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Top 10 Los Gatos Library Juvenile Fiction Books
2. The last Olympian , Rick Riordan The long-awaited prophecy surrounding Percy Jackson's sixteenth birthday unfolds as he leads an army of young demigods to stop Kronos in his advance on New York City, while the Olympians struggle to contain the rampaging monster, Typhon.
5 magical real-world creations inspired by Harry Potter
It's a great time to be a Harry Potter fan with a Kindle , now that Amazon has announced that all seven Harry Potter books will be available for free through the Kindle Lending Library via its Prime service .
Is Bill 78 inspired by Harry Potter?
A video going viral now in Quebec features a ten-year-old boy, Nathan, explaining what he thinks inspired Bill 78.
Review - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K.A Rowling
Or The Philosopher's Stone as I prefer to call it. I've read the book before, but it's been quite a while.
Is It Time To Rate Young Adult Books for Mature Content?
Most parents are happy to see their kids nose down in a book, but according to a new report, they might want to check out what they're reading more closely.
Acadia's student thesis gets her a ticket to Scotland
An Acadia student had the opportunity to delve into the wizarding world of Harry Potter last week when she went to Scotland for an elite international conference.
'Skyfall' Trailer: What James Bond Learned from Harry Potter
Skyfall , director Sam Mendes made it clear that he had a deep love of the old school 007 movies, and that his goal for his entry was to "go back to the Fleming." Franchise masterminds Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson echoed the idea of returning to the vibe of the source material, even while the movie wouldn't be directly adapting it.
Mills thanks lost Potter camera
The former musician has entered the family business of film, following in the footsteps of his grandfather, actor Sir John Mills, his father, director Roy Boulting, and his mother Hayley Mills, an actress.
Stuart Kelly: Sales figures don't necessarily earn literary merit
St Andrews University was to hold a conference on Harry Potter as literature, my first thought was at least the delegates would be home by lunchtime.
The Harry Potter Series Is Going Digital on Amazon for Kindle Users
The Harry Potter series is finally going digital on Amazon, starting June 19. The online retailer will be adding all seven Harry Potter books in five languages to the Kindle Owners' Lending Library.
Emma Watson Movie with David Yates Cancelled
David Yates, the director for the Harry Potter films was, supposed to have a "mini-reunion" with the franchise's star, Emma Watson.
David Kudler: Spooky or Jokey? 10 Favorite YA Fantasies
In a story in this Sunday's New York Times , reviewer Adam Gopnick discusses an observation made by his 12-year-old son: that young adult fantasy novels fall into two basic categories: jokey or spooky.
Steve Kloves In Talks To Write And Direct Defending Jacob Feature Adaptation
Having written seven of the eight screenplays for the Harry Potter films, Steve Kloves knows a thing or two about adapting a novel for a feature film.
Top 100 Children's Novels Poll #98: Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by J.K. Rowling
I joined the Hogwarts Express at about this time, and though I saw the darkness beginning to become more apparent in the series, I was not prepared for this.A This book marked the turning point in the series, and everyone had to begin to grow up.A Even though I had seen it in other stories, it was now confirmed that ANYONE CAN DIE.
Edinburgh through a daughter's eyes
It was the perfect spot for my introduction to Scotland, and, no, it wasn't a castle.
David Yates Drops Out of Directing Your Voice in My Head
Director David Yates took a much deserved rest following the release of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2 , as he had directed every Harry Potter film since The Order of the Phoenix .A Late last year he settled on his first post- Potter project, a promising drama based on Emma Forrest 's memoir Your Voice in My Head .A The book ... (more)
Bookworm: "You mean, I should just cross out Harry Potter and put Sidney Chambers?"
Last year, Edinburgh-based novelist and documentary-maker James Runcie was in a cafe with JK Rowling.
Emma Watson's Beauty Secrets Revealed: Eye Drops, Facials and Eyebrows [SLIDESHOW]
The brand ambassador of cosmetic brand Lancome, Emma Watson, has revealed that natural beauty is what works for her.
Top 5: The books we borrow most
Wellington City Libraries' top five lists for loans in the past year show readers in the capital are following international trends in popular books.
Harry Potter eBooks headed to Kindle lending library
The Kindle Fire is truly a sweet device for genre fans like myself who just can't seem to get enough science fiction and fantasy.
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