Author news:
~ Author Diana Gabaldon answers the question, “How do you read?”
Discussion starters:
~ A Rose By Any Other Name – Jen at Devourer of Books wants to know how character names shape your reading experience.
Book reviews and blog posts that have me adding to my to-read list:
~ Wrecker by Summer Wood, reviewed by Wendy at Caribousmom
~ Winged Obsession by Jessica Speart, reviewed by Cathy at Kittling: Books
~ City of Thieves by David Benioff, reviewed by Karen at Scobberlotch
~ The Silent Land by Graham Joyce, reviewed by Maree at Just Add Books
~ Ashes, Ashes by Jo Treggiari, reviewed by Kristen at Bookworming in the 21st Century
Reading challenges:
~ Amanda at The Zen Leaf is hosting the 52-52-52 Challenge: 52 weeks, 52 books, 52 pounds lost. Since I am already working on the weight loss thing (13 pounds gone so far), I am definitely joining this one!
Book to movie news:
~ Cato and Clove have been cast in the Hunger Games film.
Other bookish links:
~ Nominations are open for the 2011 INSPY Awards.
~ The Millions: The Stockholm Syndrome Theory of Long Novels
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Speaking of the Hunger Games, Katniss is on the front cover of EW this week. I was not a big fan of the casting decision, but I must admit she looks pretty good.
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Sandy – I saw the article! I think she looks good, too – and I am pretty convinced she has the acting chops. I think it may end up being a good casting decision.