“Divergent” a Hit With Teens

A new survey says that teens love Veronica Roth and her novel Divergent.

The American Library Association’s YA division announced on Monday that Divergent was the #1 favourite book of online teen voters between August 15-September 15. The novel has often been compared to The Hunger Games. (more…)

“Wimpy Kid” Goes Digital; eBooks Coming Soon

Amulet Books, an imprint of Abrams, announced Monday that it will be releasing eBook editions of the first six books in the Diary of a Wimpy Kid series by Jeff Kinney. They will become available on October 30th.

As for the seventh book, The Third Wheel, it will be released on November 13th in hardcover and eBook formats. (more…)

Order of Diane Chamberlain Books

Diane Chamberlain is an American novelist of romantic fiction. She started writing while waiting in a doctor’s office, although it would take her four years to finish it (no, that’s now how long she was waiting for). Diane writes about relationships, whether romantic or familial. Before becoming a published author, Diane worked as a psychotherapist. (more…)

Order of This Modern World Books

This Modern World is a syndicated satirical weekly comic strip by editorial cartoonist Tom Tomorrow (Dan Perkins). The strips are usually four panels and it is not uncommon for all four panels to be identical except for dialogue and expressions. The strip has a 1950’s retro theme. (more…)

Order of Tom Tomorrow Books

Dan Perkins is an American cartoonist who uses the pen name Tom Tomorrow. His weekly comic strip is called This Modern World, which is a commentary on current events and appears in over 90 newspapers in North America. Perkins has won the Robert F. Kennedy Journalism Award, the James Aronson Award for Social Justice Journalism, the Association for Education in Journalism and Education Award, the Professional Freedom and Responsibility Award, the Society of Professional Journalists James Madison Freedom of Information Award and the Media Alliance Meritorious Achievement Award. (more…)

Order of Bret Easton Ellis Books

Bret Easton Ellis is an American novelist who considers himself to be a satirist. He is a member of the literary “Brat Pack,” along with Tama Janowitz and Jay McInerney. His style falls into the postmodernist and transgressive movements. Although he does not write novels in series, some of his characters are recurring. A few of his novels, most notably being American Psycho, have been adapted to film. In 2012, he expressed interest in writing the screenplay for the film adaptation of Fifty Shades of Grey. (more…)

Order of Vampirates Books

Vampirates is a series of young adult fantasy novels by British author Justin Somper. The series is about two twins named Grace and Connor Tempest who leave their hometown following the death of their father. But in the process, their boat becomes shipwrecked. Connor is rescued by a pirate named Cheng Li, while Grace is rescued by vampirate Lorcan Furey. How will their lives change with the different paths their lives have taken, and will they cross again? (more…)

Order of Justin Somper Books

Justin Somper is an English author of young adult fantasy novels. His series is the Vampirates series, which refers to a vampire who lives on a pirate ship. Between graduating from the University of Warwick and becoming an author, Justin worked as a publicist. (more…)

Order of Rogue Angel Books

Rogue Angel is a series of fantasy adventure novels by Alex Archer, a house name belonging to the Gold Eagle imprint of Harlequin Publishing. The series stars Annja Creed, an archaeologist who travels around the world looking for lost cities, secret codes and puzzles to decipher. Annja is described as “beautiful, charming and intelligent.” She is based out of Brooklyn, NY. (more…)

Order of Alex Archer Books

Alex Archer is a house name created by Harlequin’s Gold Eagle imprint. “Alex” writes the Rogue Angel series, which is a fantasy adventure series. The ghostwriters’ names are written inside the books. (more…)