Author Archives: Margaret

The past year has been a banner one for John Green, author of “The Fault in Our Stars.” Besides having a his latest book-turned-bestseller turned into a screenplay, TFiOS opened the door for new Green fans, helping to make his previous solo works (“Looking … Continue reading →

Whether they keep a stack of steamy paperbacks by their reading chair or they’re novices who fell for this year’s breakout romance hit, “Fifty Shades of Grey” there’s probably a romance reader in your life. This holiday season, send them … Continue reading →

They sing, dance, act and now, many celebrities are picking up a pen to write their own picture books. In 2012, we saw a screen legend, a songwriter and a comedian all add theirs to the bunch, and their imaginative … Continue reading →

From “The Hunger Games” debuting on the big screen to the boys of One Direction sharing intimate details of their life on the road, 2012 has been a stellar year for young adult books. For the young’n in the family (or, let’s … Continue reading →

BabyCenter.com has published its list of the most popular baby names of 2012, with Aiden for boys and Sophia for girls nabbing the top spots for the third year in a row. But in a year when actress Uma Thurman … Continue reading →

With clans coming together en masse for the holidays, it’s important to remember that your family can be your worst enemy when it comes to spreading germs. Think of all the objects, rooms and surfaces you share. This cold and … Continue reading →

Screenwriter Evan Daugherty has had quite the year. His script for “Snow White and the Huntsman” (which sold in a massive Hollywood bidding war) was realized as a blockbuster film starring Kristen Stewart and Chris Hemsworth, and his second script, “Killing Season”–starring John Travolta … Continue reading →

“Diary of a Wimpy Kid: The Third Wheel,” the 7th book in Jeff Kinney‘s series for kids, hits stores this week. The hugely successful series joins plenty of tales of underdogs who took center stage. Here are a few to keep your kids rooting for … Continue reading →

Sharpen those pencils! As the school year kicks into high gear, your kids might need a helping hand with their homework. Have them hit these books as they settle into their studies to give them the edge they need to … Continue reading →

This week marks the 30th anniversary of Banned Books Week, the “annual celebration of the freedom to read.” It also marks the publication of “Son,” the final book in Lois Lowry’s controversial quartet that began with modern classic, “The Giver.” … Continue reading →