As the decades passed, more writers tried their hands at the vampire genre that had been established by Lord Byron and John Polidori. In the process, they came up with new concepts and new approaches. One area in which vampire literature diversified was in terms of gender. Polidori and Byron were men, as were their…
Book Beat: Dan Mallory Lies, Jill Abramson Plagiarizes, and McNally Jackson Thrives
Hello, dear readers! It’s Paige, back on the Book Beat to share all the latest and greatest news in the publishing industry. And, of course, my first week back is heralded by a slew of controversies, though I wouldn’t have it any other way. Thankfully, this week we also have a feel-good story about the…
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager Offers a Feel-Good Return to High School
The Field Guide to the North American Teenager Ben Philippe Balzer + Bray January 8, 2019 Norris Kaplan is about to enter his worst nightmare. He’s moving from his home in Montreal, Quebec to Austin, Texas. He’s leaving behind his best friend and his favourite sport (hockey, of course) and entering the land of heatwaves…
Book Beat: Blood Heir Postponed, Canada Reads 2019, and English at Salon Du Livres
Hello again, dear readers! It’s Emily back again on Book Beat to share some literary news. This week, I’m sharing the latest YA book drama, an update on Canada Reads, and some news from across the pond.
Dead Girls Explores A Dark American Cultural Obsession
Dead Girls: Essays on Surviving an American Obsession Alice Bolin HarperCollins Publishers June 26, 2018 I admit, when I first saw Alice Bolin’s Dead Girls on display at my local library, I was both repulsed and attracted. As much as I like a good thriller or any female-centric story, I’m tired of trendy book titles…
Book Beat: Wattpad Publishing, Costa Books, and the Rainbow List
Hello all! Christa, your Bookmarked editor, is back again for another week of bookish news and announcements.
Dogears: Poets and Dreamers Rule All Possible Worlds
In a world filled with far too many great books, it’s hard to figure out what to pick up next. Luckily, Bookmarked is here to help in your search with “Dogears,” bite-sized book reviews from our growing TBR piles. Check out what we’ve been reading this past month, and see if you can find your next…
Book Beat: New Kids Book Festival and Mary Oliver’s Passing
Happy Thursday Booklovers! Christa here, reporting on your weekly book news from the coldest capital in the world. Wherever you are, I hope you’re staying warm this week and spending some time curled up with a good book and your drink of choice. It was a busy news week this week so let’s jump right in!
Book Beat: The Grishaverse Heads to Netflix, and Readers Debate The KonMari Method
Hello, readers! It’s Emily here again to share the latest in literary news. This week I have the Canada Reads longlist, some Netflix news, and the latest bookish online debate.
Presenting the Winners of the 2019 Bookmarked Awesome Awards
With thanks to our team for putting together our most excellent list of nominees for the best (and not so best) of the book world in 2018, and to our Patreon patrons for their votes, we now present to you the winners of the 2019 Bookmarked Awesome Awards!
Book Beat: Kathleen Hale Returns and Lin-Manuel Miranda Saves the Day
Hello, fellow book lovers! We’re two weeks into 2019 and the publishing industry is back in full force. I’m sure I’m not the only one who has been bombarded by “Most Anticipated” lists over the last few days – my 2019 to read is already starting to get out of hand.