About Books & Literature: Are Books As Good As Candy?

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor When trick-or-treaters come a-knockin' this Halloween, will you give out books instead of candy? It may sound crazy to some, but that's the message of All Hallows' Read. We love the idea (even if it means giving up a few Kit Kats and Snickers), but wonder how to convince kids that reading is better than sugary sweets. That sounds like a challenge for the About.com Books and Literature Experts! What Is All Hallows' Read? English author Neil Gaiman (of Coraline and The Graveyard Book fame) first proposed All Hallows' Read in 2010. His simple pitch? Give someone a scary book on Halloween. Our Young Adult Books Expert says she's on board with the latest Halloween tradition. Are you? What To Give a Young Adult Reader 8 Great Halloween Books For Preschoolers Readers Choose Their Favorite Halloween Books For Kids Search Related Topics:  halloween  all hallows read  ya horror books How To Approach Reluctant Readers There are many different types of reluctant readers. But scarier than all the monsters, ghouls, and goblins of Halloween is a temper tantrum from a child who reads well but has little interest in doing so. Proceed with caution. Top Picks For Unenthusiastic Teen Readers Fun Chapter Books For New Readers (VIDEO) Search Related Topics:  reluctant readers  encouraging reading  hi-lo books 10 Tips To Encourage Reading The best way to get the next generation into books? Start early! Read on for more tips for raising kids who love to read. 6 Ways To Motivate Your Teen To Read 10 Reasons To Buy an E-Reader For Kids Search Related Topics:  reading aloud  childrens cookbooks  reading lists Related Searches Best Free Books English Literature Read Books Chocolate Candy Good Books Featured Articles How Do We Learn To Read? What's New In Children's Literature? 9 Tips For Halloween Fun With Kids Sneaky Ways To Make Halloween Healthy More Candy Alternatives (Besides Books) We Give Up: Top Halloween Candy Recipes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: 'This is Halloween, This is Halloween'

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor You already carved the pumpkins, stocked up on candy for the neighborhood trick-or-treaters, and put the final touches on your costumes for Halloween next week, right? Now it's time to get in the spooky spirit with some scary stories of vampires, ghosts, zombies, and more. The Monster Mash These classic literary monsters are always popular costume choices, but have you ever read the original works where they first appeared? The Blood Sucker The Radical Science Experiment The Creatures of Beowulf Search Related Topics:  monster  dracula  frankenstein Are These Terrifying Tales True? There are plenty of more recent tales of haunts and horror that give us the creeps. While they may or may not be true, we still don't suggest reading these four scary story books home alone in the dark. 16 Horror Flicks You Didn't Know Were Books First October 2013 Paranormal Books Picks Search Related Topics:  book reviews  haunted places  true ghost stories Did You Hear the One About... Really want to scare your friends and family this Halloween? These 13 eerie campfire stories are sure to send shivers down their spines. Top 20 Scariest Urban Legends Ever Best Scary Story Books for Teens Search Related Topics:  scary urban legends  Reading With Your Little Monster Let's lighten things up a bit. (Honestly, we're getting a little scared and Halloween is still a week away!) How about some of these fun children's Halloween books that you can read with your own little monster? Favorite Halloween Board Books Review: By the Light of Halloween Moon Search Related Topics:  children's books about halloween  children's books about holidays  Related Searches Best Free Books Scary This Is Halloween True Scary Stories Halloween Pictures Featured Articles What is All Hallow's Read? A Collection of Halloween Poetry DIY Costumes Based on Children's Book Characters 'Pride and Prejudice and Zombies' Review 10 Popular Mystery Novel Series 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow' Quotes   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: And the Winner Is...

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor In case you missed it, Canadian author Alice Munro won the 2013 Nobel Prize in Literature last week and was recognized as a "master of the contemporary short story." Let's learn more about this and other prestigious writing awards, and find out if you might have the writing chops to take home a prize of your own. Better Than Chick Lit Munro is the 13th woman to be named a Nobel Laureate in Literature. Swedish writer Selma Lagerlöf became the very first in 1909, but who are the other ladies she joins? Wise Words From Pearl S. Buck The Best of Toni Morrison Doris Lessing's A Golden Notebook Search Related Topics:  women writers  nobel prize  women nobel prize winners Pulitzer, Edgar, and More While the Nobel Prize in Literature is a huge honor for writers, it's not the only literary award out there. Now who can guess which genre the Edgar Awards include? Top 10 Pulitzer Prize Winners for Fiction 2013 Romance Writers of America Award Winners Search Related Topics:  book awards  literary awards  book genres Are There Awards For Children's Books? There sure are! Not only is there the annual John Newbery Medal, the most distinguished prize for children's books, there are also awards for Latino authors, young adult literature, and separate honors for illustrators. Who Won the 2013 John Newbery Medal? 75 Years of Caldecott Medal Winners Search Related Topics:  children's book awards  award-winning authors of children's books  So You Think You Can Write... If this list of literary awards is inspiring the budding author in you, consider entering a short story writing contest. The winnings are not quite as big as the Nobel Prize, but the thrill of victory might be just as sweet. Where Do You Find Short Story Contests? 5 Current Writing Contests To Enter Search Related Topics:  writing contests  short stories  short story writing Related Searches Best Free Books New Fiction Books Writing Kids Books Literature What Is Literature Featured Articles The History of the Nobel Prizes What Are the Nebula Awards? Award Winners for Beginning Readers How To Tell If a Writing Contest Is Legit Why You Should Read The New Yorker What Is Flash Fiction?   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: Fit and Healthy For Fall

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, let's focus on getting fit and staying healthy this fall ― especially during the looming cold and flu season. Here are some books that can help you increase activity levels and reach health and fitness goals along the way, and a few that can keep you company in case there are some sniffling and sneezing sick days to come. Take a Hike Whether you seek a solo transcendental experience in the woods or want to take in the fall foliage with a hiking buddy, right now is a great time to hit the trails and enjoy the great outdoors ― before the winter weather rolls in! If you're a newbie, get started with this list of required reading for hikers. How to Sh*t in the Woods by Kathleen Meyer Wild by Cheryl Strayed Snow Sense by Jill Fredston and Doug Fesler Search Related Topics:  hiking gear  hiking books  gift guides Go the Distance Many runners (including myself) will tell you fall is their favorite time of year to hit the road, with perfect temps and lots of fun races to stay motivated. Ready to lace up? Jog on over to the bookstore or your local library to find these best running books for beginners. 15 Motivational Books for Runners You Can Walk a Marathon The Runner's Rule Book by Mark Remy Search Related Topics:  running books  running for beginners  Trim the Fat To make weight loss really stick, it's important to set goals that combine smarter decisions in the gym and in the kitchen. Melt away the pounds and get stronger in the process with these top 10 exercise books and these great reads that will inspire healthier eating. Obsessed: America's Food Addiction ― and My Own Beating Sugar Addiction for Dummies Rich Food, Poor Food Rest Up & Recharge Chances are you (or your kids) will feel under the weather at some point during this cold and flu season. And after all that running, hiking, and gym time, it's okay to take a few days of rest and relaxation. It's also a great excuse to catch up on all the latest bestseller releases. Best Books For Kids About Getting Sick Review: A Sick Day for Amos McGee Review: LLama Llama Home With Mama Search Related Topics:  2013 books  new book releases  Related Searches Kids Books Fiction Audio Books Board Books Childrens Books Book Titles Featured Articles Inspiring Breast Cancer Memoirs Best Books for Yogis Longevity and Healthy Aging Reading Self-Help Diet and Nutrition Books Books to Get Kids Moving Top 8 Women's Health Books   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement