Nothing gets our attention like a good old coming of age story. Think back to the last books that made it big with readers and in the movies – the…
Celebrating Children’s Literature – London Style
The whole world was watching Friday night (depending on where you live) as the kick-off to the 2012 London Summer Olympics was ceremoniously commenced in true theatrical British style. Among…
What makes a story a “thriller?”
Ever read a book you just couldn’t put down? Each chapter ended with a cliffhanger and so you said to yourself “just one more chapter” only to be left with…
Books that Shaped America
Over the years what books have helped shape you as a person? Two books that had a lot of influence over me as a kids were The Giver and Island…
E-Book Review: The Devil’s Game
There’s nothing I like more than discovering new authors. Especially those that venture into the world of thrillers. Recently I discovered an author through Twitter named S.L. Pierce who writes…
Book Review: Moonlit Mind by Dean Koontz (a novella)
Warning: This book review does give away the ending so if you have not yet read this, please take caution. 🙂 One of my favorite authors of today is Dean…
Should we be challenging our kids to read these controversial stories?
Do you remember your Freshman English class when you were required to read To Kill a Mockingbird and then discuss afterwards in class? How about The Catcher in the Rye?…
The First American Soldiers
Memorial Day is a time when Americans stop to reflect on the sacrifices that our soldiers have made for their country over the years. While it’s also an extra day…
How Stephen King Opened My Mind to the Paranormal
Not even a year ago, I participated in my first ever ghost hunting expedition while visiting the historic downtown district of Orlando, FL. I had become obsessed with all kinds of…
A Great Read for Mother’s Day
Holly Chamberlin seems to be able to perfectly capture the relationship between mothers and their children in her works. One read in particular I enjoy is actually focused around the…