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Young adult books turned to movies

Splotches — Wed, 22 Dec 2010 07:41:32 +0000

Several Young Adult books are being turned into movies. After the success of the Twilight saga and the Harry Potter series, I think the movie world finally realized what a lucrative market the young adults are. I Am Number Four …

The Lucky One

Splotches — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 03:11:23 +0000

Have you noticed how the novels of Nicholas Sparks are being used to launch some actors into ‘bankability’? There’s The Notebook, Message in a Bottle, A Walk to Remember, Nights in Rodanthe, Dear John and The Last Song. There are …

Fifth Twilight book?

Splotches — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:18:05 +0000

Stephenie Meyer appeared in The Oprah Show and discussed The Twilight Saga. One of the topics they talked about was the possibility of a fifth Twilight book. But her reply was cut from the telecast. Thank goodness a staff from …

Paulo in Facebook and Twitter

Splotches — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 01:18:21 +0000

Apparently, people are asking if Paulo Coelho is really the one posting in his Facebook account. Here’s the answer. Paulo in front of his desktop, Facebook-ing. I do know he’s the one sending out the tweets. I am a follower …

The Poet

Splotches — Sat, 12 Dec 2009 11:08:37 +0000

I am looking for new books to read. This is The Poet by Michael Connelly, recommended by a friend’s friend. I do hope it’s a good read. I love suspense/thriller stories and I was promised that this book has both. …