Read of the Week: Splintered by A.G Howard

This stunning debut captures the grotesque madness of a mystical under-land, as well as a girl’s pangs of first love and independence. Alyssa Gardner hears the whispers of bugs and flowers—precisely the affliction that landed her mother in a mental…

Interview: Chaske Spencer Talks ‘Twilight,’ Acting & Upcoming Projects

I had the chance to interview actor Chaske Spencer since he is in town (my town that is, Chicago) to help promote the DVD releases of the final two Twilight installments, Breaking Dawn Part 2 and a new extended edition…

Admission Giveaway: Win $25 VISA Gift Card + Movie Prize Pack!

It seems like anything Tina Fey does is aces. She undoubtedly has impressed time and time again with her wit and humor. In her new movie, Admission, she teams up with the ever-endearing Paul Rudd. We’re totally looking forward to…

How to Lead a Life of Crime ‘Class is in Session’ Blog Tour

Class is now in session at the Mandel Academy, the school for criminals in Kirsten Miller’s new book, How to Lead a Life of Crime! To help you solidify your schedule for the semester, we’re highlighting different class options each…

Fields of Elysium Giveaway: Win a $50 Gift Card + Gift Bag!

Fields of Elysium by A.B. Whelan How can love mend a heart full of hate? Small town girl, Molly Bennett, moves to Los Angeles where she becomes an outsider while attending Beverly Hills High School. It seems life cannot be…

The Drought is Almost Over: Movies To Be Excited For

January through March is typically a dull period for movie goers. Festivals have an embargo on the indie darlings and the big blockbuster madness doesn’t usually start until May. So, sadly, theater visits are slow unless desperation hits (come on…

TV Review: The Carrie Diaries – 1×07 “Caught”

Things are starting to get serious on The Carrie Diaries. After a disastrous Thanksgiving dinner which ended in Sebastian Kydd spending the holiday with Carrie and her family, Carrie finds herself caught between two boys (which coincidentally was the title for…