YA NOVELS

Sci-fi novels that wont take to much time to read.

Sandra Bullock shines in this "chick flick" for chicks of all ages. Available on DVD, this heartwarming story of mothers, daughters and friendship is worth the time, the money and the box of tissues.

My Favorite Book of 2011: "Across the Universe" by Beth Revis

If Indiana Jones had modern gadgets and lived by the water, his name would be Dirk Pitt - hero of Clive Cussler's best-selling series

First there are nightmares. Every night Ellie is haunted by terrifying dreams of monstrous creatures that are hunting her,killing her....

Nearly a decade before he burst on the international scene with the mega-bestseller The Shadow of the Wind, author Carlos Ruiz Zafon released his first book, a Young Adult novel titled The Prince of Mist.

Young girls are eager to read these days, thanks to Stephanie Meyer's Twilight saga. But what will they read once the series is over? "Beyond Twilight" is here to help with that.

A million teenage girls can't be wrong -or can they? Examining what's wrong with the bestselling Twilight book series by Stephenie Meyer. (Warning: spoiler alert)

Commentary on author Roland Smith's novel of a fourteen-year-old boy's attempt to become the first person to the top of Mt. Everest.

Although teens are much more diverse and rebellious than their counterparts in the past, the three issues that have remained constant throughout history are self-identity, relationships and the desire to be independent.

In this third installment of the Twilight Series written by Stephenie Meyer, Bella Swan finds herself torn between a vampire and a werewolf. Once again Bella is in danger, and it is up to Edward and Jacob to save her.

A few weeks ago, I read and reviewed a book called "Twilight," which was the first book in the Twilight Saga written by Stephenie Meyer. Over the last 6 days, I read the second in that series, "New Moon," so here I am reviewing once more.

An Interview with Alex Richards, Author of Back Talk

A quick Q&A with the bestselling author

Literary agents for YA novels

Author Cynthia Hand recently brought readers into the world of Angel-Bloods, thanks to her novel "Unearthly." Here, I speak with the author about certain concepts within the book, and what the future holds for novels to come.

Three years ago, I made a list of the best books I had read in my lifetime. Here are twenty more, each one highly recommended.

An essay covering the work of author J.D. Salinger and the relevance of his childhood and the themes of his novels.

Richard Barre is a very talented author. His plots and characters are multi-layered and multifaceted, gripping, intelligent, and compelling. His latest, Echo Bay, is a case in point. It is a departure from his Wil Hardesty novels ...

Might prove to be too gross for some.

A fun and entertaining movie for the whole family. A perfect gift for the holiday season.