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Anime Convention Etiquette: Some Basic Rules of Conduct at Anime/Comic Conventions

In: Comic Book Conventions

By: Megan Leduc

Best Christmas Gifts for Twilight Fans: Fans of Stephanie Meyer's Twilight Saga will Love These Gifts

In: Teen Fiction

By: Jamie Hobbs

Vampires Are Forever by Lynsay Sands: The Eighth Argeneau Vampire Romance Novel

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Review- Love Your Body, Love Your Life: 5 Steps to End Negative Body Obsession by Sarah Maria

In: Personal Growth Books

By: Jennifer Landsberger

Opening The Door: An Author Spotlight on E.B. White and His More Austere Writings

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Cresta McGowan

The Accidental Vampire by Lynsay Sands: The Seventh Novel in the Argeneau Romance Series

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Nathaniel Hawthorne's The Haunted Mind: Surrealism and the Psyche

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Christopher Mansour

The Elegance of the Hedgehog: A Review of Muriel Barbery's French Novel

In: European Literature

By: Holly Thacker

Charting the Power of the Color Mauve: A Review of Simon Garfield's Book "Mauve"

In: Biographies/Memoirs

By: Kristin Hanneman

Patrick White's Enduring Lesson: His 1976 Novel A Fringe of Leaves Does Everything Movies Can't

In: Australian Literature

By: Douglas Nordfors

Yorkshire Author Goes Big Stateside: Peter J Murray Proves a Hit in the US

In: Children’s Books

By: Martin Hickes

Time and Space in The Haunted Mind: Hawthorne's Journey of the Soul

In: Classic American Fiction

By: Christopher Mansour

Guide to Novels by Jane Austen: Sense and Sensibility, Pride and Prejudice, Emma, Persuasion, etc.

In: 18th & 19th Century British Fiction

By: M.L. Costa

Good Will Hunting: Whatever Happened to Shakespeare's 38th Play?

In: European Literature

By: Martin Hickes

The Curious Case of Dr Doyle and Mr Wilde: A Tale of Sherlock Holmes' creator and Oscar Wilde

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Martin Hickes

Book Review of Vintage by Oliva Darling: Chris Manby's Alterego Pens a Bonkbuster

In: Romance Fiction

By: Ishbel Macleod

Daphne du Maurier, Cornwall Romance Writer: Du Maurier Fled from London to Cornwall, a Writer's Retreat

In: Modern British Fiction

By: Teresa Knudsen

The Summer Book: A Book Review: A look into Tove Jansson's delightfully wise and humorous novel

In: European Literature

By: Emily Reynolds

Tall, Dark & Hungry: Vampire Romance Review: The Fourth Lynsay Sands Argeneau Novel

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Book Review — Miss Nelson is Missing! A Picture Book Tribute to Teachers Everywhere

In: Picture Books

By: Scott Fogdall

Book Explores Adults with 'Unrooted Childhoods': Memoirs and Essays by Leading Writers Who Grew up as Travelers

In: Social Science Books

By: Tony Simmons

Making Anime Convention Friends: Some Tips on Meeting New People at Anime/Cosplay Conventions

In: Comic Book Conventions

By: Megan Leduc

Frank O'Hara's "Today": Creative Connections of Image and Memory

In: American Poetry

By: Matthew Birdsall

Roman Goddess Venus and Aphrodite: Goddesses of Love in Ancient Rome and Greece

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Perfect Timing by Jill Mansell Book Review: Jill Mansell's Hit Romance Novel Republished!

In: Chick Lit

By: Nikola Stepic

Isabella Bird, A Lady's Life in Rocky Mountains: Englishwoman Meets Desperado in the Wild West of Colorado

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Oxford English Dictionary and Literary Ambiguity: Essays for Literature and Criticism Benefit From Multiple Meanings

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

The Renegade Hunter – Vampire Romance Review: The Twelfth Argeneau Love Story by Lynsay Sands

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

The Next 100 Years – Book Review: What George Friedman Believes the Future Will Hold

In: History/Philosophy Books

By: David Tubbs

Bite Me If You Can – Vampire Romance Review: The Sixth Argeneau Book by Lynsay Sands

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Kiss Me Deadly by Michele Hauf Falls Flat: Goth-Inspired Harlequin Vampire Novel Lacks Intriguing Writing

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Kristyn Gansen

Best Holiday Picture Books: Christmas Tales to Delight the Young

In: Children’s Books

By: Kelley Huston

Recurring Character Types of Charles Dickens: Oliver Twist, Little Nell, Ebenezer Scrooge, Madame Defarge

In: 18th & 19th Century British Fiction

By: M.L. Costa

Best of Romance Authors: A Thinking Woman's Guide to Romance in Novels

In: Romance Fiction

By: Eilene Toppin Ording

River Jordan Breathes Life Into Southern Tales: Nashville Author Writes From a Place of Magical Reality and Faith

In: American Fiction

By: Tony Simmons

The Forgotten Queen of Suspense: The Chilling Crime Novels of Mary Roberts Rinehart

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

Let It Bleed is a definitive visual history: The Rolling Stones, Altamont, and the end of the Sixties

In: Entertainment Books

By: Vince Lovato

The Big Steal, a Cozy Mystery by Emyl Jenkins: Antiques Appraiser & Sleuth Sterling Glass Exposes a Slew of Secrets

In: Cozy Mysteries

By: Lynn Brogan

Getting Teens to Read Classic Novels: Adventure Stories That Keep a Kid’s Attention

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

Books For Preteens: Fantasy Novels That Grip a Kid’s Imagination

In: Young Adult Fiction

By: Laura Briggs

Books for First Graders: Stories for Children Six to Ten Years of Age

In: Children’s Books

By: Laura Briggs

Review – The Bride's Farewell by Meg Rosoff: Runaway Bride Journeys Across England to Remain a Free Woman

In: British/UK Fiction

By: Zuzana Minarikova

Accessories for the Sony Reader: Customize and Personalize the eBook Reading Device

In: Audiobooks/Ebooks

By: Feature Writer Kate Pullen

Selene and Hecate in Greek Mythology: The Moon Goddess and the Sorceress

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

A New Definition of Dr Johnson at 300: The Anniversary of England's Foremost man of Letters

In: European Literature

By: Martin Hickes

Mastering the Art of French Cooking, The Classic: Important and Essential Classic Guide to Traditional French Cuisine

In: Reference Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Portland's Mean Streets – Stumptown #1 Review: Batwoman Scribe Debuts Oregon-Based Comics Mystery Series

In: Graphic Novels/Comics

By: Peter Wong

Mystery Novelist Susan Wittig Albert: Prolific Author Offers Fun—and Informative—Mystery Novels

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Meredith Frazier

"The Magicians" Realistic Fantasy Book Review: "Codex" Author Lev Grossman Stretches, Honors Fantasy Genre

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Adam Pracht

Open – An Autobiography by Andre Agassi: Book Review - The Tennis Champion Tells the Story of His Life

In: Athlete Biographies

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Charon and Kerberos in the Land of the Dead: Ferryman and 3-Headed Dog of Ancient Greek Underworld

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

The Life O'Reilly by Brian Cohen – Book Review: High Drama Unfolds In This Mesmerizing Tale

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Brokaw

Best John Grisham Books: The Master of the Law Thriller's Greatest Works

In: American Fiction

By: David Tubbs

Who Were the Centaurs? Ancient Battles of Mythological Creatures of Greece

In: Myths

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Holly the Christmas Fairy Summary: A Rainbow Magic Special Edition by Daisy Meadows

In: Children’s Books

By: Nicole Skutelnik

Literary Technique – Analogy: Making a Comparison to Teach or Instruct

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Graham Swift's The Light of Day: The Best Early Holiday Reading

In: Modern British Fiction

By: Melissa Morelli Lacroix

The Poetic Forms of Louis Zukofsky: Regarding Words as Dynamic Objects Within a Poem

In: American Poetry

By: Jim Benz

Booker Prize-Winning Writer Hilary Mantel: Biography of the Award-Winning Author of Wolf Hall

In: British/UK Fiction

By: Feature Writer Elizabeth Gregory

You've Been Warned James Patterson Book Review: The Standalone Novel That Does Not Deliver

In: Thriller Fiction

By: David Tubbs

A Bite To Remember – Vampire Romance Review: The Fifth Book in the Argeneau Series

In: Romance Fiction

By: Katie Ouderkirk

Jane Johnson's The Princess and the Painter: The Infanta Margarita and Court Painter Diego Velazquez

In: Art Books

By: Feature Writer Katherine Kuzma-Beck

Crime Fiction – The Novels of Benjamin Black: A Pseudonym Gives Irish Author John Banville New Readers

In: Irish Fiction

By: Christine Breen-Williams

Joe Haldeman's Forever Free, Reviewed: The Long-Awaited Sequel to The Hugo & Nebula Winning Forever War

In: Sci-Fi/Fantasy Fiction

By: Feature Writer Colin Harvey

Homespun Bride by Jillian Hart: Idyllic Love Story is Bland and Unoriginal

In: Harlequin Fiction

By: Kristyn Gansen

Many Vampire Myths Hail From Stoker's Dracula: Vampires and Bats, Garlic, Crucifixes, No Mirror Reflections

In: Horror Fiction

By: Vickie Britton

Literary Technique – Understatement: Understatements are Classic Ways to Share Startling Information

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Literary Technique – Innuendo: Roundabout Gossip, Unsavory Suggestion, Negative Implication

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

One Perfect Day by Rebecca Mead – Book Review: Investigative Journalist Takes on Bridezillas & Expensive Weddings

In: Social Science Books

By: Alison Fletcher

The Gatecrashers by Madeleine Wickham: Novel Will Delight Reader Despite Unoriginal Plot

In: Modern British Fiction

By: Kristyn Gansen

A Baker's Field Guide to Christmas Cookies: Easy Recipes for Holiday Baking, by Dede Wilson

In: Home Decor/Cookbooks

By: Feature Writer Trevy Thomas

The World of the Metaphysical Poets: A Period of Great Social, Religious and Political Turmoil

In: British Poetry

By: Steven Pink

The Best Travel Book to Read: Finding that Perfect Guide to the Perfect Vacation

In: Travel Books

By: David Tubbs

1951 Movie of A Christmas Carol: A Review of the Movie for Lovers of Dickens’ Book

In: 18th & 19th Century British Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

Themes in The Bell Jar: Understanding the Ideas in Sylvia Plath’s Novel

In: American Fiction

By: Feature Writer Melissa Howard

A Gift For William Styron Admirers: The Suicide Run Provides Great Insight Into His Writing Career

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Douglas Nordfors

Realistic Fiction for Teen Boys: Eleven Great Real-Life Fiction Books Just for Y.A. – Reading Guys

In: Teen Fiction

By: Feature Writer Francine Morrissette

Book Review of Chocolate – A Love Story: Dessert Recipes From Chef Max Brenner's Private Collection

In: Celebrity Cookbooks

By: Andree Lachapelle

Literary Technique – Overstatement: Exaggeration or Hyperbole

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Literary Technique – Oxymoron: Contradiction of Terms Offers the Big Picture in a Few Words

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Best Five Poems About Mothers: Poetry For and About Moms to Use for Mother's Day & Other Occasions

In: Recommended Poetry

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Louis Zukofsky and the Objectified Poem: Semantic Properties of Formal Poetic Structure

In: American Poetry

By: Jim Benz

Book Review –The Sunflower by Richard Paul Evans: A Story of Love and Adventure

In: American Fiction

By: Bhavya Dabas

Review – Saying Goodbye to Your Angel Animals: Allen and Linda Anderson's Book Offers Comfort for Those Grieving

In: Self-Help Books

By: Lisa Rufle

Once a Runner, By John L. Parker, Jr. Hailed as the Best Novel Ever Written About Running

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Mike Perricone

Book Review of The Last Song, a Sparks Romance: Nicholas Sparks Newest Novel Delights Readers of All Generations

In: Romance Fiction

By: Jeri Dayle-Rabinowitz

Best Children's Books for Babies and Toddlers: How to Find Picture Books for Infants and Books That Teach Toddlers

In: Children’s Books

By: Kara Gleghorn

Invention of Air, Story of Joseph Priestley: Scientist, Ordained Minister, Radical Thinker of The Enlightenment

In: Reference Books

By: Feature Writer Martin P Wilson

Literary Technique – Paradox: A Paradox Can Help to Understand Life's Contradictions

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen

Best Five Poems About Fathers: Poetry for and About Dads to Use for Father's Day & Other Occasions

In: Recommended Poetry

By: Feature Writer Cynthia Jones-Shoeman

Don't Sell the Short Story Short: Fascinating Reads That Pack a Pint-sized Punch

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Cresta McGowan

Children of Dust – A Memoir of Pakistan: One Man's Journey to Find His Place in Islam

In: Activist Biographies

By: Lindsey Mason

Quotes on Money and Life From Charles Dickens: Sayings From Dickens' Great Expectations

In: 18th & 19th Century British Fiction

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Stephen King Promoted Under the Dome in Sarasota: King of Horror Discussed Writing, Living in Florida

In: Apocalyptic Fiction

By: Jennifer Huber

Dickens Quotes on Love from Great Expectations: Pip, Estella, Unrequited Affection and Rejection

In: 18th & 19th Century British Fiction

By: Feature Writer Lito Apostolakou

Huge Evokes Big Comparison: James W. Fuerst's New Novel Harkens Back to The Catcher in the Rye

In: Modern American Fiction

By: Douglas Nordfors

The Lovely Bones – Non-Religious Trip to Heaven: Alice Sebold – An Exploration into the Unknown

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Malene Jorgensen

Alice Sebold – Fascination With Death and Beauty: A Look at the Author Behind The Lovely Bones and Lucky

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Malene Jorgensen

The Penguin Complete Sherlock Holmes: All of Conan Doyle's Tales of the Great Detective in One Volume

In: Mystery/Crime Fiction

By: Maggie Craig

Literary Technique – Ambiguity: Multiple Dictionary Definitions Expand Meanings in Literature

In: World Literatures

By: Teresa Knudsen