April 26, 2010
Posted by Marisa Emralino
Tagged:
David Mazzucchelli's Asterios Polyp took the first graphic-novel prize in the Los Angeles Times Book Prizes this weekend. It's a well-deserved honor, of course, and made even more important because it's the very first time a major book prize has recognized a category for graphic novels. Asterios Polyp is such a wonderful piece of art, and a novel that will resonate with readers for so many years to come, that I'm glad it's getting this major attention. What a fitting recognition for this book.
April 23, 2010
Posted by Dana
Tagged:
One of the things that keeps any group fresh is change. If you always meet at someone's house and have the same hummus and pita or cheese and crackers, maybe now is the time for change. Why not get out of the house and go check out a movie based on this month's book? Go to an early show and then grab a bite to eat after so you can discuss how the book and movie differed, what you liked and didn't and why you thought the leading man should've been played by someone else.
April 23, 2010
Posted by Marisa Emralino
Tagged:
Today, we welcome back Jeri Smith-Ready for the second installment of her 3-part sneak peak at her latest novel, SHADE.
April 23, 2010
Posted by Anonymous
After the wedding came….the book with the real story behind the wedding, which will be in stores next January. Here Susan and Elizabeth share some humorous behind-the-scenes stories and lively banter about the wedding, the book deal and writing together.
As I bang out this note, I am flying to L.A. I love long flights as they give me time to write, read and think. On the ground I always have something to do and some place to be, whereas up in the air I can stay in the moment. I am one of those folks not really jazzed about the thought of WiFi in the air. I need a few hours once in a while to pretend I am catching up; of course, when I land, I am even further behind. We flew above the clouds for a while there, which always is such an unreal experience. I think I see the snow-covered Rockies out my window right now. I am glad not to be dealing with snow!
Read More
On April 23rd 2010, The Los Angeles Times announced the winners of its 30th Annual Book Prizes at a ceremony that kicked off the publication’s 2010 Festival of Books --- the country’s largest public literary festival. Established in 1980, the Prizes honor extraordinary authors and their works in 12 categories, including the first-ever Graphic Novel genre.
Read more »
April 22, 2010
Posted by Dana
Tagged:
It's the 40th Anniversary of Earth Day today. Did you realize that there was an enviromental movement way back in 1970 - way before green was the new black? Kind of cool to think about. As with many movements, there have been many books that have influenced and drawn attention to environmental causes. In honor of Earth Day, I thought I'd l
April 22, 2010, 570 voters
