Books

As many avid readers know, there are always “Best Of” lists that come out letting us know what the best reading material for the year is. There are many things to consider: the target audience, the genre of the book and subject matter, for starters. For reading fans, these can be a godsend, helping us […] More

There is something magical about the written word. It can be funny, memorable and so poignant that it can change your life. This is especially true of words written by children’s writer Shel Silverstein. The simplest words are often spoken to children, while adults often put too much thought and emphasis on words spoken to […] More

You’re going to read several books when you’re expecting a baby, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop thinking about books once baby arrives. Now that you know “what to expect,” you need to know what to read to your little one. There’s no such thing as too early when it comes to literature […] More

You know the theory that states books are usually better than the movies? There’s definitely something to that theory… in that often times it’s the truth! In fact, the book is always, always, always better. Whether you were an old-time friend of books in the past or are more recently a raging reader, one thing […] More

Back in January, Entertainment Weekly did a cover story about the movie adaptation of Gone Girl, Gillian Flynn‘s bestselling novel about the twisted tale of a runaway wife and and her husband. The movie is directed by none other than Fight Club, The Social Network, and Seven director David Fincher, ensuring the movie will be suspenseful and […] More

JK Rowling’s famed Harry Potter series reached to new heights as a movie franchise, and when the last movie released in 2011, Potter fans were crushed at the realization of the finality of their adventures with Harry, Ron, and Hermoine. After eight films, the fans are still wanting more – and what the fans want, […] More