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6 Modern Horror Movies as '80s Young Adult Novels

Emily V. Gordon — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:26:36 +0000

In the late '80s/early '90s, how many of you were glued to books by people like Christopher Pike, R.L. Stine and A. Bates? Long before 'Twilight,' these young adult authors were churning out sordid tales of psycho teenage killers, body-switching beautiful girls and revenge fantasies that also somehow involved final exams.

8 Unintentionally Inappropriate Children's Books

Stephanie McMaster — Wed, 20 Feb 2013 16:37:37 +0000

Reading to a child is essential to their growth, and most children’s books address similar topics of sharing, accepting who you are and eating your vegetables. We found some gems from the children’s literature department, though, that made us pause and say WHAT?!?! Check out eight unintentionally inappropriate children’s books: 'Thomas the Tank Engine' [...]

The Creative Minds of Oklahoma – Laura Hughes

James "Bubba" Meeks — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 16:58:07 +0000

The Creative Minds of Oklahoma is a new weekly feature that will tell the story of people around Oklahoma and their contributions to art, music and literature. Writers have the ability to turn what is fantasy and create a living breathing world that teleports the reader into a grand adventure. They are able to use [...]

The Top 5 Most Anticipated Book-to-Movie Adaptions for 2013

Amanda Ferris — Wed, 09 Jan 2013 15:22:43 +0000

2013 is gearing up to have some great movie releases, some of which include the usual book-to-movie adaptions. Yet with allgreat new book to movie adaptions coming out, it can be difficult to figure out which one to spend $10 at the theater on, especially if you are not sure if it will wind up being a hit like 'Lord of the Rings' or a dude like 'Eragon.' Of course we're looking forw