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It's official... it's October and National Reading Group Month has begun! In honor of this special month, the National Reading Group Month Selection Committee picks a selection of Great Group Reads.  This year they've chosen 13 books, 12 novels and one memoir.

Fear: 13 Stories of Suspense and Horror by R. L. Stine

October 2010

R.L. Stine has put together a collection of short stories by some of the most celebrated authors in the business that are sure to frighten, thrill and horrify readers of all ages. The last thing you want to do is stay up late at night, in the dark, all alone, and read this book.

Early October 2010

This week, we moved servers for our websites, which is always an experience that sounds easier than it is. It’s always a bit tougher than copy/move, files/paste. As a result, some things are not working quite right, and there were a few hours that you might not have been able to “find us” during the week. We hope to have all our contest entry forms fixed as quickly as possible. First, we are trying to figure out why they are not performing right! We apologize for the lateness of this newsletter, and we thank you in advance for your patience. In the meantime, we’ve set up a few workarounds for our contests so you can still enter.

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Early October 2010

This week, we moved servers for our websites, which is always an experience that sounds easier than it is. It’s always a bit tougher than copy/move, files/paste. As a result, some things were not working quite right, and there were a few hours that you might not have been able to “find us” during the week. We hope to have our poll page fixed as quickly as possible, so you can let us know what you think about Halloween costumes. First, we're trying to figure out why it is not performing right! We apologize for the lateness of this newsletter, and we thank you in advance for your patience.

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Early October 2010

This week, we moved servers for our websites, which is always an experience that sounds easier than it is. It’s always a bit tougher than copy/move, files/paste. As a result, some things were not working quite right, and there were a few hours that you might not have been able to “find us” during the week. We hope to have our poll page fixed as quickly as possible, so your kids can let us know their thoughts on Halloween costumes. First, we're trying to figure out why it is not performing right! We apologize for the lateness of this newsletter, and we thank you in advance for your patience.

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Interview: Cynthia Lord, author of Touch Blue

Oct 2, 2010

Cynthia Lord follows up her Newbery Honor-winning debut, RULES, with TOUCH BLUE, in which 11-year-old Tess Brooks and a foster kid named Aaron try to save her island’s schoolhouse --- and the only home Tess has ever known.

Two of my childhood comics idols, Chris Claremont and Paul Levitz, will be appearing together next week at Columbia for a talk entitled Claremont & Levitz: Jewish Influences & Themes in American Comics. Presented by the Institute for Israel and Jewish Studies, the talk will take place at Columbia University's Schermerhorn Hall from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 13.
October 1, 2010

This Week's New Releases

Posted by jordana

Dewey's Nine Lives: The Legacy of the Small-town Library Cat Who Inspired Millions by Vicki Myron

October 2010

DEWEY was a bestselling blockbuster and a publishing phenomenon. No doubt about it, Dewey has touched readers everywhere, helping them realize that no matter how ordinary their talents are or how difficult their lives might seem, they can make a positive difference for those around them. And now, Dewey is back again, sharing more heartwarming moments and inspiring life lessons than ever before. 

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October 2010

When Julie Jacobs inherits a key to a safety-deposit box in Siena, Italy, she is told it will lead her to an old family treasure. Soon she is launched on a winding and perilous journey into the history of her ancestor Giulietta, whose legendary love for a young man named Romeo rocked the foundations of medieval Siena.