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Bodger’s ‘5 to 1’ Doesn’t Represent

August 5, 2017Nivi Engineer

As a fan of dystopian fiction, I was eager to read it. However, I’m afraid that my enjoyment of the piece was hindered by several shortcomings that I ultimately could not ignore.

Meet Miles Morales, Spider-Man in This Compelling New YA Novel

August 3, 2017Kelly Knox

‘Miles Morales: Spider-Man’ is a novel for ages 12 and up from Jason Reynolds that masterfully introduces the character.

Delight Animal Lovers With ‘Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’

August 1, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

‘Many: The Diversity of Life on Earth’ is the latest children’s book by Nicola Davies. This engaging, fact-filled book will delight your budding zoologist!

‘In a Daze Work’: A Pick-Your-Path Journey Through the Daily Grind

July 25, 2017December 13, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Pick your path through the grind of adulthood.

Screenshots of the protagonists arrival on a suburban street on the fallen planet of Camazotz, from two different adaptations of A Wrinkle In Time

What Are Your Movie Adaptation Non-Negotiables?

July 24, 2017Amy Weir1

On the occasion of the first trailer for the new A Wrinkle In Time movie, I muse about what makes a movie adaptation of a book I love work for me.

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Between the Bookends: 6 Books We Read in June 2017

July 15, 2017Sophie Brown

In this month’s Between the Bookends, Corrina, Mel, and Sophie travel the world in search of ice cream, a magical circus, and some spooky tales.

‘Zombie RiZing:’ A Zombie Book Series for Kids

July 12, 2017Evil Genius Mum

EG Mum found a new series of books: Zombie RiZing. The perfect zombie apocalypse for the 9 to 12-year-old readers looking for fresh meat… we mean, books.

‘Anne with an E’ Redeems Gilbert Blythe and Green Gables

July 6, 2017Claire Jennings13

How ‘Anne with an E’ changed my perspective of Gilbert Blythe and Anne Shirley’s entire world.

‘The Art of Splatoon’ Is For Diehard Fans, But It’s Ink-credible

July 3, 2017Kelly Knox

It’s hard to recommend it to anyone that’s not a diehard fan, but if “Stay Fresh!” is now in your DNA, this is an amaz-ink book for your Splatoon collection.

Deconstructing James May’s ‘The Reassembler’ Book

July 3, 2017Lisa Tate

Presenter and author James May’s “The Reassembler” book shows how even everyday items are worth more than the sum of their parts.

‘Cursed Child’ Chat: What Could Have Been

June 30, 2017Nivi Engineer

A discussion with Larry Brenner, screenwriting professor at Spalding University, about ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ and what it could have been.

Harry Potter’s 20th Anniversary: From Elitist Intellectual to Ravendor

June 26, 2017Karen Walsh

Why ‘Harry Potter’s’ 20th anniversary is important. It’s not just because the books endured; it’s because their maturity parallels that of a generation.

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Passing Harry Potter Down to the Next Generation

June 26, 2017Amy Weir1

When a Harry Potter fan finally gets to share the series with her own children, it means lots of fun and surprises for everyone.

20 Years of Harry Potter: Could You Do It All Again?

June 26, 2017Evil Genius Mum5

If you could read the Harry Potter series again, without any prior knowledge or memory, at the same age as the main characters… What Would You Do?

Pixel and Graphite Cats of Cosplay Coloring Book

June 22, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Cosplay, cats, and coloring. Enough said.

Hit the Beach and the Books: Summer Reading List 2017

June 20, 2017Dakster Sullivan

Hit the beach with our favorite summer reads.

Gather ‘Round, Padawans: Simple Pleasures

June 20, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

When the weight of the world seems to rest on your shoulders, look to Chirrut Îmwe and Baze Malbus todiscover what is truly important.

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‘Onkei’ – An All-Ages Manga Worth Reading

June 16, 2017Dakster Sullivan

‘Onkei’ is an all-ages manga worth reading.

Meet Titan Comics ‘Rivers of London’ Crew

June 6, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

Meet Titan Comics ‘Rivers of London” Crew: authors Ben Aaronovitch and Andrew Cartmel, and artist Lee Sullivan. They’re as much fun as their book.

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Win an Epic ‘Captain Underpants’ Prize Pack and Read up Before You See the Movie

June 2, 2017Amy Weir2

Win this Epic Prize Pack from Scholastic to get you ready for the new ‘Captain Underpants’ movie: two tie-in books, the original ‘Captain Underpants’ book (IN COLOR!), and a gift card!

‘South’ Is a Sweet Story of an Unlikely Friendship

May 28, 2017December 13, 2017Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley

In his new book ‘South,’ Daniel Duncan tells a sweet story of an unlikely friendship between a fisherman and an injured bird–sure to delight young readers!

Deborah A. Wolf on Real World Inspirations in Fantasy

May 26, 2017Melanie Meadors

Deborah A. Wolf’s debut epic fantasy novel, ‘The Dragon’s Legacy,’ has been hailed as ground-breaking and complex. She joins us this week to tell us the real-life inspirations behind her fiction!

First Look: ‘American Gods’ Episodes 5-8

May 22, 2017Shiri Sondheimer

‘American Gods’ on STARZ is a beautiful, surreal, faithful adaptation of the novel and I thank everyone involved from the bottom of my fangirl heart. I believe.