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Your Grandma's Marathon Stories Wanted for Book Project

Laura Peterson — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 17:32:04 +0000

Grandma’s Marathon is partnering with marathon enthusiast and business owner Bob Strommen on a book project for release prior to the 2013 marathon. The preliminary working title is “When Will it Get Fun? – Running for a Lifetime or a Lifeline? A Look at Life, Love and Leadership.” Grandma’s Marathon runners and followers (like you)are [...]

Avoid a Fashion Don't – Match Your Bikini to Your Bookcover [PHOTOS]

Laura Peterson — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 21:05:54 +0000

Avoid looking ridiculously uncoordinated by the pool or at the beach this summer with the help of Matchbook. Where "bikini's meet their match." It's a Tumblr account dedicated to helping you find the right swimwear for what you're reading!

I'd put the ideal swimwear you should have if reading "Fifty Shades of Grey" while sunning, but this is a family website. Just trying to keep it clean.

Laura's Choice for "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Movie Cast

Laura Peterson — Tue, 26 Jun 2012 20:34:04 +0000

Since it was announced that Universal picked up the rights for the E.L. James book "Fifty Shades of Grey" there has been a swirl of rumors regarding who would play to two lead characters, Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey. Fans have their own favorite actors and actresses they wish to see in the movie, and I'm going to throw my two cents in.

Which Actress Should Be Cast for the "Fifty Shades of Grey" Movie? [GALLERY]

Laura Peterson — Wed, 30 May 2012 20:31:51 +0000

I've already run down the suggested actors to play Christian Grey for the big screen adaptation of the "Fifty Shades of Grey" book trilogy. But who will play the female lead, Anastasia Steele? E.L. James (the author) describes Ana's look as "A pale, brown haired girl with blue eyes too big for her face."

What Actor Should Be Cast for the "Fifty Shades of Grey" Movie?

Laura Peterson — Thu, 24 May 2012 19:03:17 +0000

Unless you’ve been hiding in a cave or don’t have ears, you’ve heard about the latest “Must Read” book. Well, at least for the ladies that is. After hearing the buzz about this amazing book on Twitter (from a Kirstie Alley Tweet actually) I decided that I had to check it out. And check it [...]

First Trailer for Stephenie Meyer's "The Host" [VIDEO]

Laura Peterson — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:40:18 +0000

J.K. Rowling has the “Harry Potter” series, Suzanne Collins has “The Hunger Games” Trilogy, and Stephanie Meyer has the “Twilight” Saga. But wait! Stephenie Meyer also has another book (just the one and has nothing to to with “Twilight”) called “The Host” that will also become a movie on March 29, 2013. The studio has [...]

15 Things You Probably Didn't Know About Dr. Seuss

Kathy Landin — Fri, 02 Mar 2012 14:25:52 +0000

Friday, March 2nd is a date that we must celebrate. On March’s second day, we must say “Hooray!” With a “Yip yip yippee yay,” for Dr. Seuss’ own birthday. In celebration of Dr. Seuss Day, on the day of Theodor Seuss Geisel’s birth, (March 2nd, 1904, to be exact), we have dug up 15 facts about the self-proclaimed doctor that you might not know.

Scratch-and-Sniff Book Lets You Take a Whiff of New York City

Shauna Wright — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 13:19:53 +0000

Ah, New York City. The sights and smells are like nowhere on earth. Where else can you see the Statue of Liberty and take in the aroma of hot dogs? Or fish? Or, um, sewers?

Showcasing the Big Apple in all its olfactory glory is the goal of a new scratch-and-sniff book called ‘New York, Phew York,’ illustrated by artist Tim Probert and inspired by author Amber Jones’ experiences in the city.

'Jack and the Beanstalk' as Told by a Two-Year-Old Boy Is Pure Joy [VIDEO]

Stephen Lenz — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 15:38:37 +0000

Who loves ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’? Two-year-old Dalton does. A lot.

Dalton’s aunt (who might be the best aunt ever) captured the littlest storyteller reciting his favorite fable, and the real magic doesn’t happen in the story — it happens in the resulting video.