About Books & Literature: 'The Hunger Games' Book vs. Movie and More!

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor The universe has been conspiring against me and I've not yet seen The Hunger Games movie, though I'm a big fan of the books. Hopefully I'll make it to the theater sooner than later, and in the meantime, maybe I'll console myself with a quick re-read of the book. Readers Weigh In: 'The Hunger Games' Movie vs. Book See what some of our readers have to say about their take on the movie, and how it compares to the book, and if you're so inclined, please add your voice to the mix! See More About:  readers respond  dystopian novels for teens  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens Review: 'Iago' by David Snodin No interest whatsoever in juvenile/young adult literature? We've got plenty of new reviews for you, too! For starters, there's Iago, which re-imagines the classic Othello and continues the story with surprising success. From our reviewer: "Snodin weaves a masterful tale of treachery as various truths and sedition are uncovered in a compelling march to the conclusion." See More About:  literary fiction  historical fiction  shakespeare Review: 'The Unruly Passions of Eugenie R' by Carole DiSanti Also on the historical front, though a couple of centuries later and a bit further North, The Unruly Passions of Eugenie R. follows the title character through a decade of life in mid-19th Century France. It's a grandiose, flowery novel, just right for readers who love a good historical epic. See More About:  the unruly passions of eugenie r.  carole desanti  french books Interview with Dave Gallaher and Steve Ellis More and more, artists are turning to crowd-funding strategies to bring their ideas to fruition. Comic book writers Dave Gallaher and Steve Ellis are on that track right now, using Kickstarter to fund their latest comic book, 'The Only Living Boy.' Read what they have to say about the comic book industry, creating a book, and the new publishing paradigm. See More About:  david gallaher  steve ellis  the only living boy Books & Literature Ads Children Books Hunger Games Book Reading Books Books on Line Online Book Featured Articles Review: 'Bringing Up Bebe' by Pamela Druckerman August Wilson's 'The Piano Lesson' Study Guide Fragments, Crots, and Verbless Sentences Courage Quotes 'Much Ado About Nothing' Play Review The Full Text: 'Emma'   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   For Women's History Month: Female Poets Emily Dickinson Sappho Sylvia Plath Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Good Books to Read in the Springtime

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Happy Spring, everyone! It's shaping up to be a glorious one thus far, and thanks to various social networking sites, I've been enjoying seeing what's blooming all over the country, hearing stories of unseasonably warm days and the outdoor adventures that filled them, and other fun springy stuff. Good Books to Read in Spring For all of the glorious sunshine-filled days that Spring has to offer, there are at least five that are rainy. Okay, not quite, but it feels that way sometimes. For those days, you'll need some indoor entertainment, and these books should work nicely. See More About:  book recommendations  when you reach me  fire in the blood Classic Poems About Spring Spring, and its overwhelming feeling of rebirth, has been a hugely popular topic for poets and prose writers for generations. Take a moment and read some of these spring-themed poems -- they'll make you appreciate the season even more. See More About:  spring poems  tu fu  william shakespeare Children's Books About Growing a Garden The coming of Spring is also a signal that it's time to get started on this year's garden! My toddler was still a baby last year, and still no help (the opposite of help, actually) in the garden, but this year, I think he might be good for some watering and picking, at least. As always, I think that books are a great way to get kids, even really young ones, interested in all sorts of topics. See More About:  books about gardening  children's picture books  About.com Readers' Choice Awards March 21 is the last day to vote in our network-wide Readers' Choice Awards, so don't forget to cast your ballot for your favorites! Comic Books Readers' Choice Awards Manga Readers' Choice Awards Books & Literature Ads Children Books Comics Books Reading Books Poetry Books Books for Writers Featured Articles Review: 'The Sugar Frosted Nutsack' by Mark Leyner 'Arms and the Man' by George Bernard Shaw How To Read a Difficult Book Fictional Shakespeare Letters Notes From the Lighter Side of Language Quotes About Myself   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Classic Plays 'The Miracle Worker' by William Gibson 'Twelve Angry Men' by Reginald Rose 'The Iceman Cometh' by Eugene O'Neill Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Spotlight on Irish Literature

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor St. Patrick's Day is this Saturday, which means that millions of Irish-Americans (both actual and self-identified) will be indulging in all sorts of feasts and festivities honoring the Emerald Isle and her patron saint. On that note, we're having a look at literary Ireland this week. 'St. Patrick of Ireland' by Philip Freeman Who was St. Patrick, anyway? Philip Freeman took an in-depth historical look at the man and the legend in this wonderful historical biography. Top 10 Books About St. Patrick and Irish Mythology Irish Writing: 7 Essential Anthologies See More About:  literary legends  myths  st. patrick 'Patrick, Patron Saint of Ireland' by Tomie dePaola If you're looking for a biography of St. Patrick that's written for the younger set, this is the one you want. Tomie dePaola has a knack for a well-told story and a beautiful folk-art illustration style that brings the old tale to life. Children's Books of Fairy and Folk Tales of Ireland Tales from Old Ireland by Malachy Doyle See More About:  tomie depaola  tales of ireland  picture book biographies Frank McCourt Biography Frank McCourt, who died just a few years ago, was a memoirist who set the tone for an entire generation of writers, and who brought a tremendous understanding of Irish life and culture to widespread audiences, often for the first time. Remembering Frank McCourt, "Teacher Man" Angela's Ashes Book Club Discussion Questions William Butler Yeats Profile And when it comes to Irish poetry (and it so often does), there are few on a level with William Butler Yeats, the romantic to beat all romantics. Learn more about his life and his poetry. The Irish Poet: Seamus Heaney Oscar Wilde, Poet and Dramatist See More About:  william butler yeats  irish poets  poet-playwrights Books & Literature Ads Irish Books Children Books Irish Poetry Books Kids Story Books Featured Articles St. Patrick's Day Quotes Comic Book Readers' Choice Awards Manga Readers' Choice Awards Finding and Fashioning a Writer's Voice 'The Vampire Monologues #1' Common Phrases Invented by Shakespeare   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Books set in Ireland 'Whitethorn Woods' by Maeve Binchy 'Dubliners' by James Joyce 'Dance of the Gods' by Nora Roberts Advertisement

About Books & Literature: 'The Orphan Master's Son' & Other Recent Releases

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Books & Literature From Megan Romer, your About Books & Literature Editor Spring is upon us, so while we've still got some chilly evenings to fill, let's make sure we've caught up on some of the great things that 2012 has offered up so far... mainly books, of course! 'The Orphan Master's Son' by Adam Johnson Set in North Korea, The Orphan Master's Son tells the story of Jun Do, an orphan who lives a life that's filled with surreal coincidences and unexpected turns. This book won high praise from our Guide to Bestsellers, and now I'm looking forward to reading it myself! See More About:  the orphan master's son  adam johnson  north korea 'Mr g: A Novel of the Creation' by Alan Lightman "Mr g," or as we'd better know him, God, is the narrator of this novel; it's the Creator's view of Creation. Alan Lightman, a theoretical physicist by day, has woven a clever and surprisingly lighthearted tale here, and it's worth a read if the subject matter catches your fancy. See More About:  alan lightman  2012 books  fiction 'The Lorax' by Dr. Seuss "Unless someone like you cares a whole awful lot, nothing is going to get better. It's not." With a new film version of The Lorax in theaters now, there's no better time to rediscover this Dr. Seuss classic. See More About:  dr. seuss  theodor geisel  beginning readers Literature for Women's History Month March is Women's History Month here in the United States, and one wonders where to even begin with literary women's history. This blog post should give you some ideas of classic and contemporary authors and some of their greatest works. Books & Literature Ads Reading Books Authors Books Author Books Great Books Story Books Featured Articles Bleach: The Next Manga Movie? Thief of Thieves #1 Review Monumental Landmark Poetry Philosophical Women Quotes 'Beyond Therapy' by Christopher Durang Fast Facts: Shakespeare's 'The Tempest'   More from About.com Financial Emergencies An unexpected change in your financial situation can be incredibly stressful. Here's how to cope. More> Retirement Planning Learn the top five things you need to do in order to start building a retirement nest egg. 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 © 2012 About.com   Classic Essays by Great Female Writers Alice Meynell - "Under the Early Stars" Mary Russell Mitford - "A Country Apothecary" Dorothy Parker - "Good Souls" Advertisement