BWW Review: ANYONE by Charles SouleDecember 23, 2019While Sci-Fi isn't always my immediate go-to genre, whenever I see one with an intriguing concept, I immediately want to learn more. Last year, I picked up THE PUNCH ESCROW by Tal M. Klein because the way the book used fundamental, world-changing tech was comped to Ernest Cline's READY PLAYER ONE and WARCROSS by Marie Lu.
BWW Review: THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE by Cynthia HandDecember 9, 2019It's almost Christmas, so you need a book that takes place on Christmas Eve today, right!? THE AFTERLIFE OF HOLLY CHASE by Cynthia Hand is a perfect choice this month. While not a retelling of Charles Dickens' famous A CHRISTMAS CAROL, it's very much inspired by the classic novel.
BWW Review: SANTA BRUCE by Ryan T. HigginsDecember 7, 2019If you are a fan of picture books or have kids, hopefully you already know about the Bruce the Bear series from Ryan T. Higgins. It started with MOTHER BRUCE, continued with HOTEL BRUCE and BRUCE'S BIG MOVE, got a spin-off with BE QUIET!, and recently added SANTA BRUCE to its repertoire.
BWW Review: DRAMATICALLY EVER AFTER by Isabel BandeiraNovember 25, 2019If you're an actor, or did/do school theatre, you're going to love DRAMATICALLY EVER AFTER by Isabel Bandeira. What could be better than a book centered around an aspiring thespian as she traverses senior year and tries to convince her parents to let her follow her dreams and hone her talent? How about a book that also introduces teens to all the scholarships and grants out there for them to find to assist in their dreams?
MIDNIGHTERS by Scott Westerfeld Will Once Again Be Adapted For TelevisionNovember 24, 2019The CW is taking another stab at developing New York Times Best Selling Author Scott Westerfeld's series Midnighters for television. Westerfeld is best-known for his Uglies series, which was a hot YA dystopian before The Hunger Games published and made the genre popular all over again.
Trailer Drops for Jane Austen's EMMA, in theaters February 2020November 23, 2019Jane Austen is one of the most beloved authors in classic literature, and her novels are frequently read, turned into movies, and retold in new ways. While Pride and Prejudice remains everyone's favorite Austen novel, Emma is a close second.
BWW Previews: EPOCA: THE TREE OF ECROF by Kobe Bryant and Claire IvyNovember 16, 2019Looking for a great gift idea this holiday season for the sports lover in your life? You'll want to check out this week's brand new release EPOCA: THE TREE OF ECROF, the first in a new series created by basketball legend Kobe Bryant and co-written by Ivy Claire. This is the third series to release this year from Bryant's new publishing company Granity Studios, and all three series blend sports and fantasy -- and they are all SO gorgeous in person!
BWW Review: SMALL SPACES by Katherine ArdenNovember 4, 2019SMALL SPACES is the perfect book to curl up with on dark fall or winter nights curled beneath a blanket while the wind howls outside and the tree branches scratch eerily at the window. Be forewarned going into this one -- you'll never look at scarecrows the same way again!
BWW News: Lionsgate Purchases Rights to All 22 TORTALL Books from #1 New York Times Best-Selling Author Tamora Pierce For TelevisionNovember 3, 2019One of the staples in fantasy that authors still cite as an inspiration is Tamora Pierce. Her books have been shelved in both adult and YA fiction, and a generation has grown up with iconic characters such as Alanna the Lioness. While most of today's teens aren't as familiar with Pierce, the authors who write their favorite books always hail the impact she had on their own careers. Authors from Sarah J. Maas to Kristin Cashore to Rae Carson and more. Now, a whole new generation is about to discover Pierce, and all of her forever-fans are about to fall in love all over again.