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Now and Venn

Nancy — Sat, 02 Jan 2010 14:35:49 +0000

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?

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

Naturally, Aragorn would become club secretary.

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”

Kidsmomo — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 09:36:35 +0000

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!

Download the MP3 (3.9 MB)

Our featured fantasy series — oh, yeah, and Harry Potter too

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

Book Trailer: The Chronicles of Narnia

Kidsmomo — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 13:52:40 +0000

This book trailer for the Chronicles of Narnia was originally the Mystery Book Theater video for our Fantasy Series theme. For more on the Chronicles of Narnia, check out our “Sweet, Sweet Fantasy” podcast.

Seeing someone with your own eyes? Talking in person? What is this, the Stone Age? Sure, computers didn’t even exist back when C.S. Lewis wrote the Chronicles of Narnia — but what if they had?

Check out our web-centric re-imagining of a scene from the first book in the series, The Lion, The Witch, and the Wardrobe.