New Official Harry Potter Website Opens in April
Written by Brandon Williams on Friday, March 9th, 2012Next month, J.K. Rowling will be launching “Pottermore,” a new website dedicated to all things Harry Potter. The site was originally slated for an October launch. (more…)
Order of Nora Roberts / J.D. Robb Books
Nora Roberts is a prolific American novelist of romance novels. She writes her In Death mystery/suspense series under the pseudonym J.D. Robb. Her other pseudonyms include Jill March and Sarah Hardesty (in the UK). She has written over 200 romance novels. (more…)
Nicholas Sparks Book “The Lucky One” To Hit Big Screens
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Yet another one of Nicholas Sparks‘ novels has received Hollywood treatment. The Lucky One will be hitting the big screen in April. (more…)
Classic Media Acquires Rights to Noddy
Written by Dan Malone on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012Classic Media has secured the rights to Noddy, the popular British children’s character created in 1949 by Enid Blyton. Noddy joins such properties as Lassie, Where’s Waldo and Postman Pat. Classic Media purchased the property from Chorion. (more…)
2011 Strand Magazine Critics Awards Nominees Announced
Written by Julie Vegas on Wednesday, March 7th, 2012The nominees for the 2011 Strand Magazine Critics Awards have been announced! These awards look to recognize the best in mystery fiction and are judged by such media outlets as USA Today, the LA Times, the Chicago Tribune and others. (more…)
Order of Discworld Books
Discworld is a universe and series of fantasy novels created by British author Terry Pratchett. The series has been adapted into many other different forms of media, including movies, television, video games, plays, radio and comic books. The Discworld universe is so huge that there are Discworld-themed conventions. (more…)
“Catching Fire” Screenplay Finished
Written by Jenny Brady on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012The Hunger Games won’t be out in movie theatres everywhere for a couple of weeks, but the first draft of the script for Catching Fire is already finished and has been delivered to series creator Suzanne Collins. (more…)
Release Date for “One Shot” Jack Reacher Movie Announced
Written by Ella Thomson on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012The tentative release date for the movie “One Shot” starring Tom Cruise as Jack Reacher has been announced. (more…)
Order of Terry Pratchett Books
Terry Pratchett was an English author who is best known for his Discworld comic fantasy series.
Terry Pratchett sadly passed away on March 12th, 2015.
Pratchett battled Alzheimer’s disease for years after announcing it online in 2007. He died after a chest infection, as well as complications from the Alzheimers.
In true Terry Pratchett style, he had tweets posted on his Twitter immediately following his death. The Tweets stated:
“Terry took Death’s arm and followed him through the doors and on to the black desert under the endless night.”
“AT LAST SIR TERRY, WE MUST WALK TOGETHER.”
“The End.”
Pratchett had his first short story published when he was 15 and had been writing ever since. He has been focused on his Discworld series since 1983 with nearly 40 books in the series. He has also written several children’s novels and other standalone novels. Many consider Pratchett to be the funniest writer of the last few decades. (more…)
“The Thief” by Clive Cussler Hits Shelves Today!
Written by Brandon Williams on Tuesday, March 6th, 2012Looking for some adventure? Not a problem! Today is the release date of Clive Cussler‘s newest novel, The Thief. It’s the fifth book in the Isaac Bell Adventures. (more…)