young adult book club

Birthday Spotlight!!!

nobody@vox.com(africanprincess) — Thu, 29 May 2008 08:14:47 -0700

"I consider today my personal holiday yes as of today I'm twenty-six years old,my plans are to treat myself to a new hairstyle since I'm only 4 years being thirty any advice for me on what I should look forward to??...Hey when leaving your comments and/or advice Make me laugh I like that kind of stuff...Well enjoy your day I know I know...I AM...Happy Birthday to Me!!!"

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It's older than dirt

nobody@vox.com(iRead) — Sat, 14 Jun 2008 10:35:39 -0700

A few weeks ago the QotD asked us about the oldest book on our shelf. At the time I said it was my copy of the "Little House on the Prairie" series from the 70s. However, last night I was looking at some of the books in our computer room when I discovered we had books older than that. In fact, one is even older than my 91 year-old grandmother.

We have a copy of Winnie the Pooh from 1956 that my mom & uncle got for Christmas that year:

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And a copy of Rinkitink in Oz which has a copyright from 1916:

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I don't know if this copy is actually 92 years old but I couldn't find anything that said it isn't and the condition it's in certainly seems to indicate it's that old.

On a completely unrelated note, Firefox is trying to set a Guinness World Record as the most downloaded software in 24 hours. Go pledge to download Firefox 3 on June 17th here.

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City Of Ember - Exclusive Pictures

nobody@vox.com(Matt Holston) — Fri, 30 May 2008 17:40:59 -0700

Hey guys!

Got my hands on some exclusive, first-look screen captures from the upcoming action/adventure film, City of Ember (in theatres, 10/10/08).

Synopsis: The latest fantasy novel adaption from Fox Walden is City of Ember. Based on the 2003 novel by Jeanne Duprau, Ember follows two kids, Lina and Doon, who live in the City of Ember, where the sky is always dark. As Ember’s power source begins to fail and the lamps start to flicker, they search for clues that will unlock ancient mysteries about the city and save the people of Ember. The film stars Bill Murray, Tim Robbins, Saoirse Ronan, Harry Treadaway, Toby Jones, Martin Landau, Mackenzie Crook, Mary Kay Place, and Marianne Jean-Baptiste.

Other notable mentions: Directed by Gil Kenan (Monster House, Oscar nominated) and screenplay by Caroline Thompson (The Nightmare Before Christmas, Edward Scissorhands).

View the trailer:

I have posted the exclusive screen shots below, there's a little description of what's going on underneath each of the images...

Bill Murray plays Mayor Cole; I'm really looking forward to his work in this film! He has such great comic timing, and I'm sure he'll do well to make this film good for all audiences, young and old.

Lina Mayfleet (Saoirse Ronan, Atonement) with the "Instructions of Egress" that unlocks the mystery to finding a way out of the City of Ember.

Gives you a good idea about the set design-- Martin Laing (Titanic, Pearl Harbor) really gave the movie an epic and unique post-apocalyptic aesthetic. Another tidbit, it was filmed in a former paint hall in Belfast, Ireland's Titanic Quarter. Other filming sites included England, Romania, Prague and Berlin.

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QotD: The Oldest Book on the Shelf

nobody@vox.com(iRead) — Sat, 24 May 2008 15:38:13 -0700

What's the oldest book you own?
Submitted by Lies.

Little House Starter Set - (Little House on the Prairie / Farmer Boy / Little House in the Big Woods

Laura Ingalls Wilder

That would be my copy of "The Little House on the Prairie" series. (Not the copies pictured.) They were printed in 1971 but are reprints of the 1953 printing. I think we got them used from our local library since they have stickers with "FPK" on them. One of them is missing the front cover (including the page that says "don't buy this book if the cover is missing") and three of them have pages falling out. I am missing one of the books in the series so I should really get around to finding a copy of it one of these days. Good series though; one of my favorites as a kid.

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Ladies Of Music Please Listen

nobody@vox.com(africanprincess) — Thu, 22 May 2008 22:17:08 -0700

Karina Pasian - 16 at war [BEST ONE]

I don't know if ya'll ever watch or heard of a show on bet called 106&park ,well in case you havn't heard there's new Def Jam artist name Karina she has a song called "Sixteen at War" the lyrics so prowerful...they took my beath away not to carpare her to Lil mama because they have different styles but the same thing happened to me when I heard her new single "Life" very touching.

I'm a true r&b fan have been every since I was a little girl although I love me some Keyshia Cole, Neyo etc don't get me wrong honestly this change is well over do. This is the 21st century for GOD sake we need songs with prowerful messages such as these

Lil' Mama - L.I.F.E. - Voice of The Young People

I'm very happy to see these young ladies are taking the time too enlightened their fans about what's really happening in the world "They deserve the up most

respect for their work" especially for being so young hopefully we can hear more songs like these on the radio in the years to come

Now this is real music.(LoL)

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Twilight: The Movie

nobody@vox.com(E) — Sat, 10 May 2008 16:53:50 -0700

As some of you may know, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight is now a "movie in the making." It's exciting, but I'm a bit skeptical after seeing the trailer.

Twilight teaser trailer OFFICIAL HD

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On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department

nobody@vox.com(Ms Genevieve) — Wed, 30 Apr 2008 11:18:16 -0700

On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department

Daniel P. Smith

Journalist Daniel P. Smith – whose father, brother, and uncles have all served on the force – is the author of On the Job: Behind the Stars of the Chicago Police Department which showcases the stories of everyday Chicago cops.

Daniel P. Smith will be on hand for a lunchtime book signing May 1st at 1 p.m. at Brent Books 309 W. Washington St., and May 2nd at noon at Books-A-Million 144 S. Clark Street

Here's a brief interview from today's broadcast of Eight Forty Eight.

848 Interview with Daniel P. Smith

Chicago Public Radio

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Ok U Play

nobody@vox.com(africanprincess) — Tue, 29 Apr 2008 20:13:35 -0700

The rules:Each player starts with 8 random facts/habits about themselves. People who are tagged, write a blog post about their own 8 random things, and post these rules. At the end of your post you need to tag 8 people and include their names. Don’t forget to leave them a comment on their blog and tell them they’ve been tagged, and to come back and read your blog for the whole story.

Reader tagged me..:)

I eat seasoning salt on microwave popcorn
When I was little I wanted my middle-name to be Michelle
I check my e-mail every time I'm on the computer
Reading is my addiction
I sleep with my tv on every night
I'm an occasionally drinker ( 2 drinks maybe 3 that's my limit)
Princess Jasmine is my favorite Disney Character
I tag the Vox Community!!!

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Book Launch

nobody@vox.com(Diana S. Zimmerman) — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 22:48:38 -0700

Hi,

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I just wanted to invite everyone to the launch of my new fantsy adventure book, "Kandide and rhe secret of the Mists."

I will be doing a book signing on Saturday, April 19^th at 11:30 am at Storyopolis, (12348 Ventura Blvd in Studio City) and at The Never Ending Story (94440 W. Sahara Avenue in Las Vegas) on May 10th at 4:00 pm.

Magic Castle Magician, Live Music, and Free Vanishing Garglans MAgic Tricks for everyone.

Love to meet you.

Diana S. Zimmerman

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Byron Carmichael Book One...

nobody@vox.com(Carmichael World) — Fri, 11 Apr 2008 20:57:06 -0700

Byron Carmichael Book One: The Human Corpse Trade

J. Eric King

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