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Now and Venn
Jan 2nd, 2010 by Nancy

Even though I certainly have a particular taste for historical fiction, it’s impossible not to read other genres of books. How can you ignore the great selection out in the world?

But what I’ve come to notice is that even when two books seem wildly different from each other, there’s usually something surprising in common. Have you ever noticed any similarities between books that, well, would never be on the library shelf next to each other?

They both have a scary female villain with a secret agenda.

...a secret agenda, and wolf-like henchmen (or henchman-like wolves) at her beck and call.

Horse Crazy and The Two Towers both have horses.

Naturally, Aragorn would become club secretary.

Island of the Blue Dolphins and Anne of Green Gables both take place on an island.

Anne was pretty feisty, but wasn't capture-an-octopus-with-bare-hands-feisty.

Okay, I’m sure these books actually have a lot more in common, but if I listed all those things out, I wouldn’t get to make these super fun Venn diagrams!

Submit your book Venn diagram in the comments, and I’ll draw it for you (I know, drawing two circles that overlap is soooooo difficult.)

— Nancy


Kidsmomo Podcast #5: “Just a Sweet, Sweet Fantasy, Baby”
Sep 21st, 2009 by Kidsmomo

This week, reading fantasy series causes Nancy to question reality and Karen to talk abnormally fast. Plus, we discuss ginormous animals, a secret world under New York City, and endless feasts. If that sounds like a fantasy come true to you, then check out our latest podcast!

Part 1: Currently not available. :(

Part 2: Our featured fantasy series — oh, yeah, and Harry Potter too
  (7:07)
Download the MP3 (4.9 MB)

And when you’re done listening, don’t forget: our next theme is books that have been made into movies! So watch our latest Mystery Book Theater video and check out these great books that have made it to the big screen.

— Nancy and Karen


Mystery Book Theater #5: Fantasy Series
Sep 14th, 2009 by Kidsmomo

Seeing someone with your own eyes? Talking in person? What is this, the Stone Age? Sure, computers didn’t even exist back when this week’s mystery book was written — but what if they had?

Check out our web-centric re-imagining of a scene from a classic fantasy series. Then send in your guess of what book it’s from. We’ll name the first person to get it right in our next podcast!

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