“Finding Paris” Mixes Mystery, a Road-Trip, a Family Drama & a Love Story Into One Satisfying Story

Finding Paris is a page turning, genre-busting treasure in contemporary young adult literature. Author Joy Preble has hit full stride … More

Where to Eat, Drink & Ride Bikes in Houston

From the downtown, to the Heights there are many treasures in Houston best seen by bike. Whether you bring your … More

Countdown to Teen Book Con! FREE Event with 27 Young Adult Book Authors & Illustrators!

Teen Book Con is only 10 days away! Listen to authors talk about their craft, have the opportunity to buy … More

Late Fragment – A poem by Raymond Carver – American Poems

My favorite poem, Late Fragment by Raymond Carver in celebration of World Poetry Day. It must have caught the mind … More

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Hawkeye 9 by David Aja

Houston Author Becky Wallace’s Debut Novel: “The Storyspinner” is Now Available in Stores

simonteen: NEW RELEASES: Becky Wallace’s THE STORYSPINNER, book one of THE KEEPER’S CHRONICLES, is out on shelves now! Make sure … More

Sneak Peek of Joseph Gordon-Levitt in Oliver Stone’s “Snowden”

Sneak peek! Director Oliver Stone’s thriller, “SNOWDEN,” starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt as Edward Snowden. In this first look, before he was … More

Graphic Design for the Best Picture Nominees – Academy Awards 2014

rainbowrowell: 2015 Best Picture Nominees The Oscar graphics were lovely.

Read Harder Book Challenge: Where I’m at in July

I knew that I wanted to a bit more of a reading challenge this year. I’ve been reading 50, 75, … More

Catch Some Street Artists in the Act- For Love of the Zoo

Starting Monday, Feb. 2, five of Houston’s most talented artists are taking to the street to cover local walls with … More