Ernest Hemingway is easily one of the most famous, beloved, and influential writers of the 1920s. He’s written many classics, such as The Old Man and the Sea,  Read more>

These days, it’s hard to walk into a bookstore without being bombarded by life-sized cutouts of the smoldering visages of characters from Twilight or The Hunger Games’ tough (yet sexy) protagonists.  Read more>

Dr. Seuss was a genius, wasn’t he? From him I learned many life lessons like never mix up your right foot with your left and an elephant’s faithful one hundred percent. I’m not his only fan either. Today, March 2, is both Dr. Seuss’ 108th birthday and  Read more>

An Interview with Lemony Snicket Author About His New Novel

Synopsis – “Why We Broke Up”
This novel tells the story of Min Green and how she and Ed Slaterton met at a party, saw a movie, followed an old woman, shared a hotel room, and broke each other’s hearts.  Read more>

If you want a true beach read it stands to reason that the setting should be the beach – near or far, today or yesteryear. These classic and bestselling books evoke the essence of a seaside locale with adventures, sport, romance, serenity and even a few storms.   Read more>

Now that summer has officially arrived, it’s time to start thinking about your vacation reading list. Summer for me has always been a season of taking chances  Read more>

Come Together to Try and Save the Only Dog Friendly Independent Bookseller in Los Angeles…

Many romantic comedies such as the Tom Hanks film  Read more>

When we found out that Borders was shortly going out of business, a good friend and I hurried to our local mall to check out the deals.  So much of their stock was gone at this point – it was startling and actually rather disturbing to see the barren shelves  Read more>

One Day by David Nicholls

Before a recent trip to New York City, I worried that my utter refusal to go completely techno would hinder my access to convenience. See, I have a dumb phone; its capability stops at texting. My iPod holds a mere 240 songs, and I don’t own a Kindle.  Read more>

Writers & Publisher/Editors of Robot Hearts

You’re texting yourself to sleep, watching the world from a TV screen and still have time to chat with your girlfriend in Mumbai about that guy you met last weekend before passing out with your heating blanket.  Read more>

When I was a kid, I couldn’t relate to those spacey Disney Princesses who communicate with forest critters and sleep through half of their own stories. No, my favorite was Belle of “Beauty and the Beast”.  Read more>

Many of us remember Christmas as a child and the weeks before asking mom and dad to read us over and over about the approaching visit from St. Nick, our excitement barely containable.   Read more>