Reader Girls Blog

  I have always been fascinated with the entire adaptation process and finding this weekly blog topic is great. I just rented BRIGHT STAR last week and can still feel the after effects from viewing it. The story, despite its sad outcome, was inspirational and made me realize what a talent Keats was and is. Like Jane Austen (and others), the power of his written words are everlasting. The tale told in this film lasts for three years. Fanny lives next door to Charles Armitage Brown (Paul Schneider), a writer and host to Keats. It becomes obvious he is envious of Keats--of his talent and love for Fanny. He is especially hard on her and the scene in which he grills her over her supposed reading of literary classics displays his meanness. But Fanny is spirited and sassy, with an independent streak as strong as  Austen's Elizabeth Bennett.  She pursues Keats much to the dismay of society. Keats, ever the gentleman, cannot give in to his desires unless he can amply provide for her. Unfor

       Waiting for: HOURGLASS by Claudia Gray Publisher : Harper Teen Date : March 2010 Page Count : 352 Reading Level : Ages 12-UP Bianca will risk everything to be with Lucas.  After escaping from Evernight Academy, the vampire boarding school where they met, Bianca and Lucas take refuge with Black Cross, a fanatical group of vampire hunters. Bianca must hide her supernatural heritage or risk certain death at their hands. But when Black Cross captures her friend--the vampire Balthazar--hiding is no longer an option.  Soon, Bianca and Lucas are on the run again, pursued not only by Black Cross, but by the powerful leaders of Evernight. Yet no matter how far they travel, Bianca can't escape her destiny.  Bianca has always believed their love could survive anything . . . but can it survive what's to come? The EVERNIGHT series by Claudia Gray is one of my favorites. I liked EVERNIGHT and loved STARGAZER , so I anticipate nothing but adoration for this next in