August 25, 2010
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In today's post, one of our newest contributors Austin Public Library's Reference Librarian Bonnie Brzozowskiand her apprentice Matt Dumond talk about reading an "incomplete" story for book club and assure us that a good conversation can still be had.
I first met Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery about a year ago. They were discussing their new series, Kill Shakespeare, and I wasn't quite sure what to make of the name. Was this for real? Was it good? Yes is the answer to both, it turns out. Not only was it real, but it was excellent: a fun and irreverent yet totally respectful (if it's not an oxymoron to call something "irreverent" and "respectful" at the same time) work that reimagines Shakespeare and his characters. There are heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, etc.) and villains (Iago and Lady Macbeth, natch) and vivid storylines being woven throughout this 12-issue series, which will be collected in a trade volume this November. But for now, you can read all about the series and its creators in the GNR interview with Conor and Anthony.
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August 24, 2010
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August 24, 2010
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Last night, as any good little Tribute may know, Suzanne Collins kicked off the release of MOCKINGJAY at Books of Wonder in New York City. The event was chock full of entertainment for the masses, complete with face-painting and juggling, and BOOKS!
There was even a girl wearing a very special dress. (Not me!)
Guesses, anyone?
Here's a hint: It was white, in a bridal sort of way, with lovely black feathers and some orange-reddish ones that made it look like flames.
August 24, 2010
Posted by jordana
Susannah Appelbaum tells Teenreads.com which books from her childhood inspired her to write. Her fantasy series The Poisons of Caux,
is an imaginative adventure complete with catacombs and crypts, poisons and prophesies.
August 24, 2010
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In today's guest post Joyce Maynard, author of THE GOOD DAUGHTERS reminisces about her earliest book club experience and the biographies of famous women who helped shape not only her writing but her life.
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Kyla Hunt
The second volume of Chi’s Sweet Home, written and illustrated by Kanata Konami, continues the story of Chi, the little gray kitten, and her life with her newly adopted human family. All of the characters from the first volume, including the cranky, cat-hating landlady, are back in book two, along with some new feline faces. Read More
August 23, 2010
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For the most part here on the RGG blog we focus on traditional book clubs where a group of mostly women get together to discuss literary fiction or memoirs. But since I began writing for this blog, I have come across all kinds of interesting book clubs that don't fit that mold. Here are just a few for your perusal:
August 23, 2010
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TRC New Releases for Week of August 27
August 2010
Twelve-year-old Hope's life is turned upside down when her older sister, Lizzie, becomes an elective mute and is institutionalized after trying to kill herself. Throughout the course of this lyrical and heartbreaking narrative, readers and Hope discover that the mother is prostituting Lizzie, and it’s up to Hope to bring the truth to light to save her sister.
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