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J.J. Abrams takes on Boilerplate adaptation
Posted on July 30, 2010 | No CommentsBoilerplate: History’s Mechanical Marvel a graphic novel/picture book hybrid about the (fictional) world’s first robot, written by Paul Guinan and Anina Bennett (pictured above), has been picked up by Paramount for […] -
Virals by Kathy Reichs – Advance Review
Posted on July 29, 2010 | 3 CommentsBook Jacket: Tory Brennan, niece of acclaimed forensic anthropologist Temperance Brennan (of the Bones novels and hit TV show), is the leader of a ragtag band of teenage sci-philes who live […] -
Infinite Days by Rebecca Maizel – book trailer
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsIf you’re a fan of Twilight, this looks like one for you: You can read an excerpt here: http://us.macmillan.com/BookCustomPage.aspx?isbn=9780312649913#Excerpt -
Peek at Behemoth, Scott Westerfeld’s next release – CCI update
Posted on July 26, 2010 | No CommentsWhile at Comic-con last week Scott Westerfeld revealed exclusive art from his upcoming book Behemoth, which (like Leviathan) was illustrated by the fantastic Keith Thompson, who describes his style as […] -
The Power of One – movie review
Posted on July 19, 2010 | 1 CommentReview: Watching the World Cup in South Africa, especially that opening bit they would play with the African choir in the background, made me downright nostalgic for this little gem […] -
I am Number Four – book trailer
Posted on July 15, 2010 | No CommentsWritten by James Frey and Jobie Hughes (under the pseudonym “Pitacus Lore”), this book is already generating a ton of hype – Hollywood has a feature adaptation in the works, with Steven […] -
Marta Acosta lands YA book deal after publishing online
Posted on July 14, 2010 | No CommentsThere might be something to internet self-publishing after all. Marta Acosta, author of the Casa Dracula series, was having a hard time getting traction on her YA novel, The Shadow […] -
Young Survivors
Posted on July 11, 2010 | No CommentsKids who survive, no matter what the odds. 1) The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins Jacket: Twenty-four are forced to enter. Only the winner survives. In the ruins of a […] -
Beautiful Creatures – Review
Posted on July 9, 2010 | 1 CommentCover: Lena Duchannes is unlike anyone the small Southern town of Gatlin has ever seen, and she’s struggling to conceal her power and a curse that has haunted her family […] -
Daniel X: Demons and Druids – advanced look
Posted on July 8, 2010 | No CommentsThe latest in James Patterson’s Daniel X series isn’t out until July 26, but now you can read part one online here: http://www.jamespatterson.com/books_danielXThree.php#excerpts Jacket: Daniel X’s hunt to eliminate each […]