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February 2011

If the weather is getting you down, then you're in luck, because our latest Books into Movies feature is spotlighting two big-time blockbusters to cure you of your winter blues. First up is The Eagle, an action-packed rendering of Rosemary Sutcliff's THE EAGLE OF THE NINTH. Travel back in time to the height of the Roman Empire and join a young warrior named Marcus as he sets out with his slave, Esca, to investigate the disappearance of his father --- the famed commander of the Ninth Legion.

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If you have an eReader, what were the first three books you downloaded? If you are thinking about getting an eReader, what would you download first? Name up to three books.

February 2, 2011

February 2011

We here in New York have had a much-welcome reprieve from the cold and snow --- the sun is shining, and spring really is around the corner. I can’t believe February is more than halfway over! We hope you all had a wonderful Valentine’s Day. Did you get a chance to take our 

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Delirium by Lauren Oliver

February 2011

Lauren Oliver, author of BEFORE I FALL, talks about her new novel, DELIRIUM. What would happen if love was a disease?

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Cryer's Cross by Lisa McMann

February 2011

Lisa McMann, author of WAKE, FADE and GONE, gives readers the scoop on her latest paranormal novel, CRYER'S CROSS.

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February 2011

Here are reading recommendations with your comments and a rating of 1 to 5 stars for February's contest period.

February 2011

My office in New York has a window that gets marvelous sunlight from about noon until 2:00 during the months of January and February. It gets warm and feels like I am on the beach. At least that happens the days that the sun actually shines, which were few and far between since the beginning of the year. I get energized by this bright light and thus soooo welcome it. In its absence I have been reading my way through the winter to give me an extra boost.

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February 1, 2011, 563 voters

Interview: Ben Hatke, author of Zita the Spacegirl

Feb 1, 2011

After a successful appearance in Kazu Kibuishi’sFlight anthology, Ben Hatke breaks out on his own with the winning Zita the Spagegirl, an action-packed romp starring a very precocious little girl lost around the stars and trying to find her way home. Zita embarks on a madcap adventure to rescue her friend Joseph, avoid the creepy aliens who want to harm her, and get back to earth. It’s a tall order, and there’s a lot of fun to be had (mostly for the reader) along the way. We talked with Hatke about the new book and how much fun it was for him to work on it.

Interview: Charles Santino, author of Ayn Rand's Anthem

Feb 1, 2011

Writer Charles Santino has been working on comics for decades, and when he saw an opportunity to adapt Ayn Rand’s book Anthem to the graphic-novel format, he rang up artist Joe Staton, and the pair got to work. With two longtime comics pros working on such a famous book, the result is an interesting, compelling read. We talked to Santino about adapting the book.