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I seem to be seeing a “trend” (maybe) where authors are picking up characters from other books and writing about them or using other books to build upon or base a story upon. Does one need to read the original in order to appreciate the new novel? Books like: Moby Dick --> Ahab’s Wife...

Looking for some fun new suggestions for books about Valentine's Day for the 5 year old. The challenge is they can't be "too girly" (not really - any of your favorites will do). Thanks!

A friend and I both read this novel and really enjoyed it. We both LOVED the characters and the way the details of the story made the "world" come alive to us. This is a first venture in the fantasy genre for both of us (shhhhhh - actually its the second - we both read the Harry Potter books...

I am looking for the original Schoolhouse Rocks songs for my kids. I can get the box set on Ebay for over $100 which I just refuse. Any other ideas? I looked for a place to download them and couldn't find one. I heard that ITunes has it (not verified) but it doesn't matter to me because I...

OK, what is the difference between "contemporary literature" and hmmmmm ... what shall we call the other group of contemporary work???? Bestsellers? Junk? I don't know... Are you cooler if you read contemporary literature?

Yesterday, my 5 year old son made a comment about someone's "dark skin" that I was none too happy about. Of course, I am not sure what prompted the commented, but, obviously, my husband and I aren't doing a good enough job (and we thought we were the BEST PARENTS ON EARTH ;) ). We live in a...

I attend the book discussion group at the local public library and I am really enjoying it. The best thing for me is that I am reading books I may never have picked up on my own. The library just published the list for 2007 and here it is: January - The Children’s Blizzard - David Laskin...

Since the book I am reading right now is ridiculously boring (finishing it for a discussion group), I am determined that the next book I read will be great. I am relying on you, the experts, for advice. I went to the library yesterday and picked up some books by authors I have learned about on...

Have you seen the list? What are your thoughts? My first thought wasn't whether I agreed or disagreed with the list but that out of the 27 books listed (winner, runner-ups and multiple votes), 13 are from the same 3 authors. Not that these authors aren't good, but I was surprised not to see...

It looks like Erik Larson is coming out with a new book this year. I've read Isaac's Storm and The Devil in the White City and thouroughly enjoyed both. I can't seem to find out what the new book (Thunderstruck) will be about. Does anyone know?