Yes, we know- it’s fun to hate on adaptations. We feel proud, as book lovers, to say “the book was so much better than the movie”, even if the movie wasn’t all bad. Despite such feelings, there’s a reason movie and tv show adaptations of popular books are so common: There’s a huge market for them! Many people from all over are watching the ‘worse’ versions of the books we know and love- and most of us are included in that viewership. Maybe you watch them because you’re intrigued, or maybe you love them (but you refuse to admit it). …
You may think you know the most popular book in your state, but we’re guessing you’re wrong. Why? Because, based on Amazon’s list of bestselling books per state over the past two decades, the top sellers are shocking! It’s not any Harry Potter book, nor The Bible… Just take a look at the map we composed below and find the theme: You may notice that the controversial Fifty Shades of Grey dominates the map. It’s the bestseller in 38 states. The Hunger Games (Book 1) takes the second place spot, topping the bestseller list in 9 states. Three states stand out for their different most …
Article by Maria Orlandi There used to be only one way to read: On paper, in a book. Hard copy books and paper newspapers were the only ways to get your information and literature before film or audio technology. But over the years – over the centuries – technology has caught up with demand and now instead of just one way to read, there are dozens. Audiobooks, podcasts, kindles, nooks – there’s no end to the ways you can consume your literature. What does this new technology mean for physical books? Now that we don’t have to travel to a …
From our friends at BookSparks Spring is the season of embarking on literary adventures to another place, time and era…and these 10 incredible escapes satisfy our insatiable wanderlust. If you’re craving a whirlwind adventure of history, thrill, and suspense, be sure to add these titles to your bookshelf immediately! A Ring of Truth by Michelle Cox A 1930s Chicagoan love story with a heavy dose of thrilling mystery – we bet we have your attention. If you aren’t already addicted to Clive and Henrietta’s epic love story we recommend you indulge your imagination with the first book and then move on to A …
Originally published on Early Bird Books Imagine all the fictional characters you would have spent time with as a kid, had they not been so fictional—or better yet, if you had been. We’ve picked out characters we think our childhood selves would have surely enjoyed being besties with. From wizards to rich kids, this list is made up of characters that would have made our everyday kid lives an absolute adventure. If you’re not familiar with some of these great pals, revisit your bookshelf and discover what it’s like to imagine along with these fantastic authors. Eloise from Eloise, by Kay Thompson If …
