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Video: Street Shout Out, Madison Square Park NYC
We visited Madison Square Park in New York City today to see what people are reading right now! We always love to hear what you’re reading. Shout it out in the comments below! We hit the streets of NYC today and asked strangers (now friends) what they are reading. Take a look! #ReadingAdvice #Books #StreetShoutOut Posted by The Reading Room on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 *Please excuse the helicopters, lawnmowers, and any other noise-makers in the background. NYC really never sleeps!*
Shonda Rhimes Wants You to Say Yes
In December 2013, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Scandal” creator Shonda Rhimes was challenged to a seemingly impossible task for an introvert like herself. Rhimes rose to accept the daunting task of saying “yes” to the unforeseen opportunities that she encountered for an entire year. The year was a whirlwind of emotions for Rhimes, and she planned to keep her adventures private before Simon & Schuster approached her with a book deal. “Saying yes for an entire year turned out to be one of the most amazing decisions I have ever made,” said Rhimes in a Simon & Schuster press release. “It …
James Patterson Takes on Childrens Books
James Patterson has taken on a new imprint to start writing for a younger audience. Through the name Jimmy Patterson, the author’s new focus is on middle-grade and young adult books. His longtime publisher Little, Brown hopes to release eight to 12 publications annually, some by Patterson himself and others through acquisition. “We’re not going to buy a lot of books, but if we buy them, we’re going to publish them with gusto,” Patterson said. “I do think I can get a lot more kids reading. The mission is simple. Any kid who finishes a Jimmy book will say, ‘Please give …
Eddie Redmayne Cast in J.K. Rowling’s “Fantastic Beasts”
Eddie Redmayne, who played Marius in the 2012 film adaptation of Les Misérables, has been cast as the lead character Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts and Where To Find Them. The film is based on the fictional school book mentioned throughout the Harry Potter series and is currently set to release in 2016. What do you think of the casting choice?