About Books & Literature: Action-Packed Reading

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Summer is a time for high-action blockbusters, but you don't have to go to the theater to catch a thrill... there are plenty of books around that will give you the same reaction, if not a better one. 'Carte Blanche' by Jeffery Deaver This new James Bond book, the first written by novelist Jeffery Deaver (The Burning Wire, The Broken Window), who was commissioned by the Ian Fleming estate, got four stars from our reviewer, and definitely seems to do the Bond name proud. See More About:  james bond  jeffery deaver  ian fleming 'Iron House' by John Hart Our reviewer calls this gritty crime drama "unpredictable and riveting" -- what the heck more could you possibly want from a thriller, right? The story of two orphaned brothers and a wild cast of characters -- many of whom are trying to kill them -- Iron House is one not to miss. 'The Yellow Wallpaper' by Charlotte Perkins Gilman Need something a little shorter, but no less spine-tingling? Try this classic short story (we've got the entire thing ready for you to read for free). Be ready, though, it'll give you the shivers. See More About:  the yellow wallpaper  charlotte perkins gilman  short story What is the Cosmic Cube? For those of you who are movie buffs, or comic book buffs, or both, it's likely that you've caught at least one of the movies in the new Marvel movie franchise, which includes the new Captain America movie. If so, you may have noticed something called the Cosmic Cube. What is it, and what is its significance? Let our Guide to Comic Books, Aaron Albert, give you the history and the low-down. See More About:  captain america  cosmic cube  red skull Books & Literature Ads Books Children Story Books Kids Reading Books Book Club Books English Literature Featured Articles Grown-Up Books for Teen Readers Shakespeare for Kids Spellbound! Shadow Puppet Theatre Walt Disney Quotes Book Review: 'The New Terrarium'   More from About.com Romantic Road Photo Gallery Explore the enchanting medieval towns, vineyards, and historical castles of Germany's Romantic Road. More> Guide to Oktoberfest 2011 All the details you need to enjoy the beer, sausage and Bavarian Oompha bands at Germany's best festival. More>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Summer Poems Amy Lowell - "Summer" (1912) Carl Sandburg - "Back Yard" (1916) Gerald Manley Hopkins - "Epithalamion" (1918) Advertisement