Category: Middle Grade
When it comes to non-fiction books that cover the same topic or subject, there’s a lot of redundancies. There’s only so much information research will uncover. It’s still worth doing …
On January 13, 2017, Netflix released season 1 of A Series of Unfortunate Events, and what better way to binge watch the show than to pair it with some of the …
So, apparently the Narnian timeline decided to just say, “Nah. I’ll just do my own thing from now on.” In the words of the author himself in our present …
‘Lo and behold! We have successfully made it to the fourth novel in The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian. A full year has passed since the Pevensie siblings – Peter, …
Christianna Marks
January 4, 2017
Adult, African American, Book Lists, Book To Movie News, Book To TV News, Comics and Graphic Novels, Drama, Historical Fiction, Horror, Humor, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Neil Gaiman, Stephen King, Suspense/Thriller, Women, Young Adult
I know, some of us cringe when we think of our favorite books getting turned into movies and TV shows, but for some reason we keep on watching them, …
Wimpy Kid author Jeff Kinney had a dream, a place, and the funds: An Unlikely Story opened in Plainville, Massachusetts in May 2015. This is my first time back …
I was about ten years-old when I first received the entire The Chronicles of Narnia book series as a Christmas gift. Excitedly, I read through the first three books, and …
The great thing about children’s books is not only do they expose kids to reading at an early age, but they are also a great way to teach kids …
Stars and constellations sparked hundreds of myths and folklore in various cultures across the world. From the Greeks and Romans to the Native Americans, these stories were passed on …
My husband recently told me he actually wanted a good book to read and I said, “I have lots of recommendations!” The trouble is, most of the recommendations off …
We love them for their dramatic flair and Hollywood style, but, unbeknownst to most of us, quite a few celebrities have also made a name for themselves in the literary …
Amanda Spain
December 4, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Faves, Human Interest, Middle Grade, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein, Young Adult
I will begin by stating that I’m not saying your child should never read the books listed below, but some may give your child a bad message or be …
Christianna Marks
November 27, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Charlotte Bronte, Chick Lit, Classics, Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Horror, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Literary Fiction, Middle Grade, Neil Gaiman, Potterheads, Reading, Relationships, Romance, Suspense/Thriller, TBR, Travel, Young Adult
I’ve been to quite a few different countries in the few years I’ve been traveling, but one sticks out to me more than the others: England. I firmly believe …
Raise your hand if you read the delicious series of juvenile horror stories called Goosebumps when you were younger. Me too! Goosebumps weren’t the first books written by R.L. …
Brian Jacques crafted one of the most memorable young adult series in Redwall. From the incredible descriptions of food to the tales of epic adventure, this series has provided young …
Where has this gem been all my years? I have been on a middle-grade reading kick lately and since it was October, I decided to have some fun with …
Christianna Marks
October 25, 2016
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If you’re like me, sometimes a creepy villain, or an anti-hero, becomes your favorite character when you’re reading a book. To have a good story, you have to have …
Diversity is a popular topic in children’s book publishing. When discussed, this most often refers to racial and cultural diversity. However, just as important is the need to highlight …
Edward Gorey, sometimes also known as Ogdred Weary, is well known for writing and illustrating books with Victorian style illustrations and dark humor. If you do a quick google, …
Whenever you go into a series that has widely been adored, fangirled (and fanboyed) over, has built up a very successful following, and one that holds a very near …