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Michigan Parent Thinks Anne Frank Book is Too Pornographic[VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 16:23:18 +0000

When I first read that Anne Frank was too pornographic, I laughed. Seriously, Anne Frank pornographic? Then I watched the video. A teacher in Michigan has assigned her students to read a book about Anne Frank. This book isn't The Diary of Anne Frank, most of us read in school. The book is The Diary of a Young Girl: Anne Frank (The Definitive Edition). It is the unedited version. The unedited version contains very descriptive content.

JK Rowling to Write More 'Potter' Books, Fans Completely Lose It

Amanda Ferris — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 13:12:23 +0000

If you're missing 'Harry Potter' and are desperately in need of a good Potter fix, then J.K. Rowling has some good news for you. In a recent interview with BBC News, she admitted that she'd written many of the 'Potter' novels on the run and is sorely tempted to expand upon the universe by writing a "director's cut." While that's not a direct "yes, I am writing a new Potter book," it's still a good sign for the legions of her devoted fans who miss Harry and his adventures at Hogwarts.

'Encyclopedia Brown' Author Donald J. Sobol Dies at 87

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 17 Jul 2012 12:29:23 +0000

Donald J. Sobol, the author of the extremely popular boy-detective book series ‘Encyclopedia Brown,’ died last week of natural causes. He was 87. If you were born after 1960, you’ve likely read at least one of the almost 30-book strong franchise, which follows the mystery-solving adventures of the 10-year-old Brown and his tomboy sidekick Sally Kimball. While ‘Encyclopedia [...]

Kid Gets Super Excited Over a Titanic Book [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Wed, 09 May 2012 13:15:50 +0000

So a month ago my son spent the weekend with his Gamma and his cousins, and when he got home all he could talk about was the Titanic. Apparently my 9-year old niece had a book from the school library about the Titanic and she was showing Ethan all the pictures and reading the book [...]

Co-Author of the Berenstain Bears Jan Berenstain Has Died

Lori Crofford — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:23:52 +0000

Stan and Jan Berenstain created a series of children's books called the Berenstain Bears back in 1962. Their first book published was the The Big Honey Hunt.

Odds are over the last 50 years you, your parents, and your children have all read a Berenstain Bear Book. Stan Berenstain passed away in 2005 at the age of 82 and his wife followed him in death on Friday at the age of 88 after suffering a massive stroke.

'Interview With The Vampire' Author Anne Rice Doesn't Like Vampires Who Sparkle

Lori Crofford — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 13:00:12 +0000

As you probably know already, I like to read and I find myself reading books of the vampire genre. Back in the 90's I fell in love with The Vampire Chronicles, which began with Interview with the Vampire. Anne Rice was the author of that series of books and they are very dark and very well written. Fast Forward to the 21st century and Stephenie Meyers gives us The Twilight Saga and sparkly vampires, and apparently Anne Rice does not approve.

New Twilight Trailer for Breaking Dawn Part 1

Lori Crofford — Wed, 14 Sep 2011 16:28:59 +0000

If you are a die hard Twilight fan then you have probably already watched this 100 + times. If you aren't a Twilight fan, but are curious to know what the next movie in the series will be about enjoy the new trailer for The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1

Summer Reading Guide: 5 Books Everyone Should Read This Summer

Billy Goforth — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:39:57 +0000

Any book worth the paper it's printed on will immerse the reader almost from the start. Great authors seem to have a knack for doing this without fail.

Still, sometimes it can be nice to help them out a little. Reading a book with a setting that mirrors your own can be a rich and satisfying experience.

With that in mind, here are five great summer reads, all set in the summer.

Twilight Author Stephenie Meyers Book The Host Hits Theaters in 2013

Lori Crofford — Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:45:21 +0000

I'll admit I jumped on the Twilight bandwagon. I have read all the books at least 3 times, and I have seen all the movies multiple times. I cannot wait until Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn hits theaters in November. However, Stephenie Meyers, the author of the Twilight Saga, wrote another book called The Host and it will make it's way to the big screen in 2013.

Rick Andrews Interviews Bret Michaels – Talks Diabetes & Book Release [AUDIO]

Rick Andrews — Thu, 26 May 2011 17:27:03 +0000

(Editors Note: Bret Michaels and Poison are celebrating their 25th Anniversary by bringing their tour to Lubbock on June 11th. To help you get primed for the show, I thought I would share an interview I did with Bret, prior to the Amarillo Show on April 29th. I also wanted to let you know, I'll be doing another interview with Bret with the latest info on the tour and more coming up within the next couple of weeks)

On Wednesday afternoon I had the chance to talk with Bret Michaels and thought I would share the unedited version of our entire conversation.

Charlaine Harris Writes Another Page Turner About Sookie Stackhouse

Lori Crofford — Mon, 16 May 2011 13:35:52 +0000

I'll admit after the first episode of "True Blood," I wanted to know about Sookie Stackhouse and her vampire adventures. I was excited when I found out that it was based on a series of books by author Charlaine Harris. I went to the store and picked up the first Sookie Stackhouse novel and from then on I was hooked.

'Great Gatsby' House Torn Down [VIDEO]

Lori Crofford — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 13:00:22 +0000

The home that inspired F. Scott Fitzgerald to write eternal high school English class assignment 'The Great Gatsby' has been torn down, according to reports.

'Lands End' was a grand mansion on Long Island's North Shore, which was built by a newspaper publisher in 1902.

For a period of time during the '20s, Fitzgerald lived across the bay from Lands End, and would watch the lavish, celebrity-filled parties which took place within its confines. He later incorporated many of these observation into 'The Great Gatsby.'

You've Just Entered The Twilight Zone [VIDEO]

Rick Andrews — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 17:00:16 +0000

By now you should know that I am a self-proclaimed Sci-Fi geek. So, I was really excited to find out that CBS and Image Entertainment had decided to start releasing "The Twilight Zone" on Blu-Ray. So far, they have released the first 3 seasons, but the "geek" in me really came out when I saw all the extra and special features that were attached to each set.

The Beatles' Take Over America [VIDEO]

Rick Andrews — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:00:34 +0000

It was 46 years ago today that the Beatles' took over the music charts and, as far as I know, it's an achievement that has NEVER happened again.

The Beatles had made their first U.S. appearance barely two months before and "Beatlemania" was sweeping the nation.

Signs The Relationship Is Over [VIDEO]

Rick Andrews — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 15:00:14 +0000

One thing we always hate to hear in a relationship is, “I think we would be better off friends.” For most of us, this means only one thing, the relationship is over. I don’t know about you, but it takes me some time to get over a breakup, before we can move into the “friends” [...]

Vampire and a President! I Love to Read.

Lori Crofford — Thu, 27 Jan 2011 19:00:05 +0000

So over the holidays I was able to read a really great book by Seth Grahame-Smith. It took one of my favorite book characters, the vampire, and mixed in a little history and a little suspense and lots of blood. The book is “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter.” This book takes events in history and the [...]