B Reviewschick-lit / Contemporary / England / Reality-TV / second chances8 Comments
Dear Ms. Roland, I will admit to not understanding the whole appeal of reality TV shows. Let’s go on national TV, make a fool of myself – or be made a fool of by the hosts, all for …what? Fleeting D list fame? Nope, not for me. And not for ... more >
B Reviews / B Reviews Category / Book Reviewsdystopian / government / Reality-TV / survival / Suzanne Collins / Young-Adult28 Comments
Dear Ms. Collins, The Hunger Games was my favorite novel of 2008. For me it had the perfect combination of a great heroine, fast-paced plotting, and gripping tension. And considering the cliffhanger ending, I’ve been looking forward to Catching Fire since I finished last page of that book. To refresh ... more >
B Reviews Category / B- Reviews / Book ReviewsLatina / music / Reality-TV / Young-Adult9 Comments
Dear Ms. Ferrer, This year, Jane, Janine and I are participating in the 2009 TBR Challenge. I know your novel doesn’t fit into March’s theme but given my past history with this challenge, that should come as no surprise. It was in my TBR pile, however. And since I was ... more >
Publishing NewsCelebrity books / Reality-TV1 Comments
Lauren Conrad, socialite and reality TV star of The Hills, has signed a three book deal with HarperCollins. The trilogy will be about a reality TV star. Hmm. Self referential much? I don’t doubt that these books will be wildly successful. At least Conrad has a wealth of experience upon ... more >
A Reviewsdystopian / government / Reality-TV / survival / Suzanne Collins / Young-Adult86 Comments
Dear Ms. Collins, I have no doubt that many people will compare this book to the Japanese novel, Battle Royale by Koushun Takami. How can they not? Both books take place in dystopian futures and feature oppressive governments that require children to compete in a last man standing survival game. ... more >
Publishing NewsReality-TV / TV1 Comments
I almost fell off my chair laughing this morning when I read that Brody Jenner, son of Bruce Jenner and former star of the show Hills, is going to be featured in his own realty TV show called Bromance. I’m not sure what marketing genius thought that title up. To ... more >