Veronica Roth releases FOUR: A DIVERGENT COLLECTION

Veronica Roth’s debut novel Divergent (2011) was an instant bestseller, immediately embraced by both teen readers and adults alike. Buzz of this new series spread quickly and the release of Insurgent in May 2012 solidified Veronica Roth as a new voice in Young Adult fiction; the book debuted at #1 on the New York Times bestseller’s list where the series has remained ever since. With massive critical and commercial appeal and unstoppable international buzz, the series skyrocketed in popularity. As fans geared up for the release of Veronica Roth’s highly-anticipated Allegiant in October 2013, SUMMIT Entertainment announced plans to make the popular series into a major motion picture much to delight of Veronica Roth’s loyal fan base. The DIVERGENT film starring Shailene Woodley, Theo James, and Academy Award-winner Kate Winslet debuted on March 21, 2014, and grossed $56 million in its opening weekend. Wowing audiences across the country and enchanting fans of Roth’s action-packed series, the subsequent movies based on the books are set to release in coming years.

The DIVERGENT trilogy has become a major pop culture phenomenon and now fans have a chance to go back to the beginning with Tobias “Four” Eaton. With the release of FOUR: A DIVERGENT COLLECTION, readers and movie-goers can finally get inside of Four’s head and find out what makes him tick. FOUR is a collection of short stories set in Roth’s dystopian Chicago told from Tobias “Four” Eaton’s point of view. Each story gives readers a glimpse into Four’s past, his deepest thoughts and most profound moments, and the decisions of loyalty-and love- that he makes in the weeks after he meets Tris Prior. Also included are 3 exclusive scenes from DIVERGENT, except this time, they are told by Four.

Here, Veronica talks to us, during her integrated media tour in Boston, about her inspiration for DIVERGENT and how she was able to turn that small idea into a phenomenon.

 

Check out her interview here!

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The Finisher by David Baldacci

From #1 New York Times bestselling author and one of the world’s most popular, widely-read storytellers- David Baldacci – comes a new fantasy novel for young readers, THE FINISHER. 

“What happens when an international best-selling crime novelist tries his hand at a youth fantasy? Well, in this case, success. Baldacci, best known for writing thrillers, also has a talent for creating magical worlds… offers readers a smart, tough heroine worth rooting for.” –Booklist, starred review

Called a “master craftsman” by the Associated Press and “one of the greatest thriller writers of the last decade” by Strand Magazine, Baldacci, whose adult thrillers have more than 110 millions copies in print worldwide, is venturing onto new fictional turf with THE FINISHER.  The novel centers on 14-year-old Vega Jane, who fights to do what’s right after discovering that her village of Wormwood is built on dangerous lies.  She is determined to uncover the truth, but the closer she gets, the more she risks her life.

About THE FINISHER: Fourteen-year-old Vega Jane lives in the village of Wormwood, where life is nasty, brutish and short. Villagers have been told that there is nothing outside of Wormwood except for the Quag, a foul forest filled with terrifying beasts. No one comes, no one goes, and Wormwood has stayed this way for generations—until Vega’s mentor Quentin Herms disappears. Quentin leaves Vega a secret message hinting that there’s a way out of Wormwood, and something extraordinary on the other side. As Vega begins to investigate, she realizes that Wormwood is a village built on dangerous lies. And that powerful people are willing to kill in order to keep it that way. Soon Vega is careening down a path that will either lead straight to the truth…or straight to an early grave.

David Baldacci is the author of twenty-seven books for adults, each of which has become both a national and international bestseller. His astonishing career started with Absolute Power, which was adapted into a major motion picture starring Clint Eastwood. David’s books have sold more than 110 million copies worldwide, and been translated into more than forty-five languages. Together with his wife, Michelle, David established the Wish You Well Foundation® to promote family literacy. David and his family live in Virginia.

Audio Books By Lisa Scottoline and daughter Francesca Serritella

 

Join New York Times best-selling author LISA SCOTTOLINE and daughter, author/columnist Francesca Serritella, as they discuss their careers, recent works and the joy of audio books

Thanksgiving is the biggest travel holiday of the year with millions of Americans anticipating hours of unavoidable traffic, gridlock, and delays. Audio books are the perfect way to transform time that would otherwise be wasted into the most entertaining part of your trip!  Nearly all of today’s biggest books are available in audio. Read by polished actors, passionate authors, and even celebrities, these CD’s and digital downloads are the perfect way to sit back, relax, and make the time fly by on what would otherwise be an agonizingly wasteful commute. Authors Lisa Scottoline and Francesca Serritella are no strangers to audio books.  All of Lisa’s novels have been released in audio format.  In fact, Lisa has even narrated four of them with her daughter, fellow writer and columnist, Francesca Serritella.

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The Boy on the Porch By Sharon Creech

 

One day a young couple returns home to find a boy asleep on their porch. Though he does not seem to be able to speak, they find a mysterious note in his pocket—he’s been left by a parent unable to care for him for a while, who says that they’ll be back to get him soon. The couple decides to keep the boy–Jacob–until someone comes for him. He has a talent for the arts, and a love of painting and playing instruments and brings great joy to the couple.  Soon they become a family. But after a little while, the boy’s real father, a poor itinerant, comes for him and takes off for an address unknown. The couple is heartbroken and searches far and wide for the boy after he leaves, but they never find him. Missing him deeply, they decide to become foster parents, and welcome many kids into their home through the years, from whom they learn and grow and become beloved parents to.   This poignant book ends with the boy returned, on the porch again, now a college-aged kid, asleep and waiting for the couple to return.

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Pete the Cat and His Magic Sunglasses By Kimberly & James Dean

 

 

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Having rocked the New York Times Bestsellers list for more than 150 weeks, Pete the Cat is back in his fifth picture book, PETE THE CAT AND HIS MAGIC SUNGLASSES.

Pete the Cat wakes up feeling grumpy—nothing seems to be going his way. But with the help of some rockin’ magic sunglasses from Grumpy Toad, Pete learns that a good mood has been inside him all along. Groove and move with Pete as he helps Squirrel, Turtle, and Alligator discover that the sun is shining and everything’s alright!

We all have a bad day here and there, but Pete the Cat proves that with a little positivity, you can change it for the better!

Jane O’Connor: NANCY CLANCY, SECRET ADMIRER

FANCY NANCY IS BACK WITH HER SECOND CHAPTER BOOK!

Fancy Nancy is best known to millions of little girls for her fancy tiaras, pink boas and sparkly shoes.  With more than 17 million books sold since the series launched in December 2005, translated into 17 languages and over 230 weeks 9780062082961on the New York Times bestseller list, the Fancy Nancy franchise shows no sign of slowing down. However, all children grow up, including Fancy Nancy…. Author Jane O’Connor and Illustrator Robin Preiss Glasser have teamed up once again for their second installment of their chapter book series, featuring Fancy Nancy: Nancy Clancy, Secret Admirer.

Nancy Clancy and her best friend Bree have love on the brain—after all, they’re learning all about the human heart in science class! Nancy is determined to work out the mysteries of the heart. Doesn’t a touch of romance make everything better? But when Nancy and Bree decide to take love into their own hands, it isn’t quite as easy as they thought it would be. Will love conquer all?

 

Julie Andrews Edwards & Daughter – LITTLE BO IN LONDON

Legendary Actress Julie Andrews Edwards, best known for her performances in Mary Poppins, The Sound of Music and The Princess Diaries, has teamed up with her daughter Emma Walton Hamilton to bring us the latest installment of the Little Bo Series; LITTLE BO IN LONDON. LittleBoLondon hc c

For Little Bo, the tiny cat with an extraordinary spirit, and her friend Billy, life just keeps getting better and better. They have traveled from England to France, sailed with the crew of the motor yacht Legend to Italy, and now they are enjoying a leisurely cruise through the Mediterranean. However a scuffle with pirates cuts their journey short, and calls for the heroic efforts of Bo and Billy. Then, a change of course means a triumphant return to England—and Little Bo’s most amazing adventure yet!

With beautiful illustrations by celebrated artist Henry Cole, Little Bo’s exciting journey bring her home again and offers a thrilling conclusion to her globe-trotting adventures.

In this exclusive video, the beloved children’s book author reviews the inspiration behind the character Little Bo and the experience writing with her daughter. Find out what’s next for Julie Andrews Edwards.

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Jamie Lee Curtis – Brave Year of Firsts

New York Times bestselling duo Jamie Lee Curtis and Laura Cornell present their tenth picture book collaboration in the Books to Grow By series: MY BRAVE YEAR OF FIRSTS.
It’s a celebration of first times…the key moments in a child’s life that shape who they are. Funny yet heartfelt, Jamie Lee Curtis emphasizes that first times are about trying hard, being brave, strong, and true to yourself.

About the book:
While our spunky heroine, Frankie, learns to ride a bike, tie her shoes, make new friends, love her first dog, borrow a book from the library, say when she’s wrong, try yucky food and work with her dad, she also learns that trying new things is how she grows—and that being brave enough to do so is what growing up is all about.

Lauren Conrad on THE FAME GAME

Lauren Conrad knows about fame having grown up in front of the cameras. So who better to pen a novel about the trials and tribulations of becoming and staying famous? With back-stabbing co-stars, out of control siblings and baying paparazzi at every corner, Conrad weaves a tale that is surely spiked with reality. She takes readers behind the scenes of a fast-paced world that simultaneously dazzles and disgusts while daring them to wonder: could you survive the fame game?

Fancy Nancy and the Mermaid Ballet

Want to know what Fancy Nancy has been up to? We talked to author Jane O’Connor and Illustrator Robin Presiss Glasser who have released the next picture book in the highly-anticipated series, FANCY NANCY AND THE MERMAID BALLET.