• Discussing “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult, Plus Our May Book Club Pick! [CC Book Club]

    Discussing “The Storyteller” by Jodi Picoult, Plus Our May Book Club Pick! [CC Book Club]

    Thanks for joining us for the April edition of CC Book Club. I chose Jodi Picoult’s brand new book, The Storyteller, for our discussion this month. Picoult is truly my guilty pleasure and I’ve enjoyed everything of hers that I’ve read. As always, there may be SPOILERS in this post, so read at your own risk!

  • The 19 Most Influential Women in the World

    The 19 Most Influential Women in the World

    Get those battle axes sharpened, CC readers. We can already tell you’re going to have something to say about The Most Influential Women in the World (2011 edition). Read on to see if your favorites won…

  • Vampires and Wizards and Murder, Oh My!

    Vampires and Wizards and Murder, Oh My!

    Perhaps the most controversial category of all in our Most Influential Women poll is Most Influential Fiction Author. You might not think so at first; after all, those tween stars can cause quite a stir among their fans. But think about it — vampires, wizards, murderous children, teen drama, steamy love stories… How can any one person possibly figure out which of these hot topics has had the most influence over pop culture!?

  • Saturday Read: Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult

    Saturday Read: Change of Heart, by Jodi Picoult

    I know, I know. I’m a total book hypocrite. I used to make fun of women who read boatloads of Jodi Picoult and look at me now! This is the 4th. book of hers I’ve reviewed for CC! But, I’ve said it once, I’ll say it again – she is GREAT for entertaining reading.

  • Friday Faves: I’m Not at Oreo!

    Friday Faves: I’m Not at Oreo!

    My friend called me her favorite Oreo. “You know,” she said, “black on the outside, white on the inside.” I stared at her, trying to figure out what I could possibly say to that. She thought she was genuinely complimenting me. I mean, I don’t even like Oreos.

  • Saturday Read: Plain Truth, by Jodi Picoult

    Saturday Read: Plain Truth, by Jodi Picoult

    For me, March is all about light reading. With my exams right around the corner (including an ominous GRE! – wish me luck!), I spend most of my days buried in textbooks, so when I grab a book for bedtime reading, I am the mood for something to take my mind off of my homework. Jodi Picoult is always a great choice for a stressful time; with each of her books, she creates an entire new world that totally enamors the reader

  • Saturday Read: The Pact, by Jodi Picoult

    Saturday Read: The Pact, by Jodi Picoult

    I read “My Sister’s Keeper” in the summer and finished it off in about 4 hours. And, although I hate to admit it (I’m a book snob), I really, really enjoyed it. So, when I felt like a read that could really tug at my heartstrings, I knew I should head to the Picoult section of my local bookstore.

  • Break the Rules: Banned Books Week

    Break the Rules: Banned Books Week

    It is still shocking to me that in 2009, when freedom of speech is as widely practiced as brushing your teeth every morning, books are still being challenged, placed in restricted sections of the library, or banned all together. But we are sadly reminded, as another Banned Books Week comes around, that censorship is still in full swing (or at least trying to be).

  • I’m Not an Oreo!

    I’m Not an Oreo!

    My friend called me her favorite Oreo.
    “You know,” she said, “black on the outside, white on the inside.”
    I gaped at her, trying to figure out what I could possibly say to that. She thought she was genuinely complimenting me. I mean, I don’t even like Oreos.

  • Saturday Read: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult

    Saturday Read: My Sister’s Keeper by Jodi Picoult

    I know, I know. I’m a little bit slow on the uptake. “My Sister’s Keeper” by Jodi Picoult (Editor’s Note: best. author. ever) has been a favorite read for a couple years now, and despite hearing nothing but good things, it never really interested me. Being a bookstore employee, you develop a bit of a superiority complex and when a book becomes “mainstream” you turn your nose at it.

  • The 5 Questions We Ask Everyone: Jodi Picoult

    The 5 Questions We Ask Everyone: Jodi Picoult

    If it’s one thing we’ve learned here at CC, it’s that all people are fascinating (Yes, even your e…

  • The Love List: 5 Books Worth Your L.O.V.E.

    The Love List: 5 Books Worth Your L.O.V.E.

    [Welcome to my Weekly Love List, a list on all things I love. Because if I love them - well then obvi…