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Literature is Dead: Justin Bieber Killed It

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By: Contributor

OsmosisBabies is sick of celebs getting a free pass to publication. Do you think they're polluting the literature pool?–Sparkitors...

How To Write a Worst-Seller

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By: Jon_Skindzier

A quick look around your local bookstore, gas station, or garbage can will make it pretty clear that any idiot can write a bestseller. ...

The Top 10 Reasons We're Glad the Eragon Series Is Finally Over

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By: Jennifer Grudziecki

When we first read Eragon, we loved it (forgive our preteen ignorance). With Eldest, we were a tad bit disappointed. And when Brisingr came out, ...

5 Things That Trouble Me About the Hunger Games Trilogy

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By: Contributor

Though we thought the first two books were pretty much perfect, we must concede that Ravendown makes some good points! (Also, spoiler...

A Few Reasons Why the Twilight Series IS Actually That Bad

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By: Contributor

mysticjadeshoe attempts to break down this recent Twilight defense, brick by sparkly brick. –Sparkitors

Stop me if I get confusing: after reading ...

Blogging Eclipse: Part 18

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By: Dan_Bergstein

Chapter Eighteen: Instruction
Better Title: Everyone Smells

Edward carries Bella through the forest to the vampire/werewolf meeting, which is taking place in the clearing where the Cullen ...

Synchrogirl117's Book Review: The Last Song

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By: Contributor

Synchrogirl117 is one of our most devoted Sparkler writers, and she's currently in a class where she can read whatever she wants! She's...

Blogging Lord of the Flies, Chapter 6: Beast from Air

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By: Jon_Skindzier

"Beast from Water" earned its title from hapless Percival's suggestion that the monster comes out of the ocean. What terrifying revelations will "Beast from Air" ...

Blogging Lord of the Flies, Chapter 5: Beast From Water

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By: Jon_Skindzier

Jon is reading Lord of the Flies and blogging about it. His posts are collected here.

Chapter 5 introduces us to a new and ...

Blogging Lord of the Flies, Chapter 4: Painted Faces and Long Hair

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By: Jon_Skindzier

Jon is blogging Lord of the Flies. For a list of his posts, go here.

Welcome to Chapter 4, Painted Faces and Long Hair, ...