by Derwood Hunsdale-Talbot on October 20, 2008
Lisa Takeuchi Cullen has done some extensive research and traveling to compile this in depth look at the new way of death in America. No longer do we just hold a wake, pick out a casket/urn or hold to those centuries old traditions brought over on the Mayflower. These days you can choose to have [...]
by Derwood Hunsdale-Talbot on October 15, 2008
As any avid book devourer would know, Amazon has a wish list that you can use to build the ultimate library that you would like to own someday. You can make it public, private and make many different lists, depending on what your goals are. Like books you plan to buy, books you plan on [...]
by Derwood Hunsdale-Talbot on October 9, 2008
Who hasn’t from their elementary school to middle school career picked up a Judy Blume book at least once? Or had their teacher read it to the class. My 4th grade class was a very strict, almost evil teacher, but she did do one thing that I found to show a side that wasn’t angry: [...]
by Derwood Hunsdale-Talbot on September 30, 2008
If you were of the age that wasn’t quite to the reading or maturity level of Sweet Valley High, then the Twins were for you. The original series was for the high school set, created by Francine Pascal, but ghostwritten by many different writers. We can talk about Sweet Valley High later, but today we’re [...]
by Derwood Hunsdale-Talbot on September 29, 2008
A very long series originally penned by Ann M. Martin (the first 35 books anyway) lasted 14 years, much longer than average reading span than that of it’s target age group. I believe I got started in on the series around #12, found myself going back to the first book and catching up.