Ah, children’s literature, realm of innocent fun and magical beings who bring a sense of wonder and adventure to bedtimes everywhere. Assuming, of course, that your idea of innocent fun involves things like death, torture, monster attacks, and that most popular profession among characters in children’s books—kidnapping. The fact that many kids’ books sport seriously dark subtext isn’t […]
Glee star and author of the wildly popular “The Land of Stories” series Chris Colfer came to B&N to an event that filled the store. Fans had been waiting in line outside since the evening before (he brought everyone in the line cookies!), and the line snaked down four floors of the Union Square Barnes & […]
Today is a special installment of Just Right Reads, as Kamilla takes a turn answering questions from special guest host, Lauren Oliver, author of Before I Fall, Liesl & Po, and The Curiosity House series. Lauren and Kamilla discuss The Unicorn Quest, where 11-year-old Claire Martinson still worries about her older sister Sophie, who battled […]
Pop-quiz tomorrow? Book report due on Friday? Don’t fret! While your kids can’t skip school and hop on a plane for an extended summer vacation, they can “escape” by reading a great book. If your little ones are craving epic adventures into extraordinary worlds, look no further! Make these awesome books part of their personal collection for […]