Look for the movie in 2011. For now, work on reading the book – you can be sure Agron is! This is going to be a MAJOR movie! If you haven’t heard much about the movie or books yet, you soon will.

Dianna Agron tweeted:

“Number Four is a hero for this generation.”
–Michael Bay, director of Transformers

“[I] can’t recommend it highly enough; it’s an easy, fun sci-fi read, one that can be enjoyed equally by teens and adults.”
–Adam Rosenberg, MTV.com

“What we have here ladies and gentlemen, is what is sure to become the next global phenomenon of the literary world. Do not miss out!”
–Ryan Woods, Empire of Books

We have a giveaway for you which is *drumroll* a prize pack with an official I am Number Four hoodie, t-shirt, and book autographed by Pittacus Lore! Talk about exclusive swag!

Check out the website for the I AM NUMBER FOUR movie.

I Am Number Four Synoposis:
In the beginning they were a group of nine. Nine aliens who left their home planet of Lorien when it fell under attack by the evil Mogadorian. Nine aliens who scattered on Earth. Nine aliens who look like ordinary teenagers living ordinary lives, but who have extraordinary, paranormal skills. Nine aliens who might be sitting next to you now.

The Nine had to separate and go into hiding. The Mogadorian caught Number One in Malaysia, Number Two in England, and Number Three in Kenya. All of them were killed. John Smith, of Paradise, Ohio, is Number Four. He knows that he is next.

I AM NUMBER FOUR is the thrilling launch of a series about an exceptional group of teens as they struggle to outrun their past, discover their future—and live a normal life on Earth.

I AM NUMBER FOUR.
I AM NEXT

THE GREAT GIVEAWAY PRIZE: One winner will receive a I Am Number Four prize pack that includes an official I am Number Four hoodie, t-shirt, and book autographed by Pittacus Lore! This is courtesy of Harper Collins.

- Giveaway ends on August 22, 2010.

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“The perfect little book for anyone who wants to fulfill her own Bombshell aspirations. Just grab your favorite baby doll pajamas, a glass of champagne, and sink right in!” -Marisa Tomei

I spotted The Bombshell Manual of Style by Lauren Stover in a Waldo’s Bookstore, years ago. I was pulled to the book, and even when my practical friend insisted we leave (without the book) I lingered with the book in my hands until I woman-ed up and bought it. I was in high school at this point, so buying random books wasn’t a luxury I could usually afford. But I was in too-deep, already a loyal subscriber to the ways of Grace Kelly and Veronica Lake. And luckily, I wasn’t disappointed by this book. To this day I’m glad I have it in my personal library. It’s not the kind of book you just want to read, it’s the kind you want to own.

Jean Harlow

When I brought the book home, my little sister would sneak it away into her room constantly. It was just that kind of book. The kind that girly girls couldn’t get enough of. It’s full of quotes, lists, and amazing illustrations. (The Bombshell Manual of Style @ Amazon)

“By Laren Stover, it offers advice to all women, brunettes and redheads included, on how to detonate the inner bombshell.” — New York Times

Fabulous vintage completely beaded bodice, off the shoulder and white tulle designer wedding dress by the Etsy Shop CreativeGatherings.

Vintage Inspired Ruched Draped One Shoulder Gown – Custom Made to Order by the Etsy Shop GlossVegas.

Designer 30′s Egyptian revival Gown by Debra cake at the Etsy Shop TheEnchantedAttic

Books in every color of the rainbow. Photo by candiedwomanire on Flickr

Guess what? I utilize the library a whole heck of a lot. Seriously. I mean, I buy books (when I know I’ll want them and want to reread them) and DVDs (ditto) and a whole slew of things. I also have Netflix. But sometimes it’s great to just order a bunch of things and then have them all there for you when you go to the library. (I’m pretty sure every library has that function now.) Also, it always encourages me to be diverse in the things I pick. I get self-concious, and I don’t want a librarian judging me if I’m only getting a ton of DVDs to watch. So I always make a point to get a variety of things. And libraries offer lots of things. Music, Movies, Magazines, Books, Books on tape…

Reasons to use the library: You save money, you’ll try new things in terms of what you’ll watch and read, you’ll encourage yourself to read more, you’ll possibly make friends, you’ll become well versed in things you love and happier to be that way.

Explore, explore, explore. Picture by eflon on Flickr

I have saved a LOT of money over the years by loaning things from the library. Especially when it comes to TV on DVD boxsets. I’ll get one and have a marathon for weeks. Before there was Netflix, there was no way to watch things unless you went and bought them. And as much as you might wanna watch The Simple Life – you don’t really wanna buy that on DVD. It’s embaressing enough just checking that out!

So, you really should start using the library more. It’ll save you so much money in the course of a year. As long as you don’t accumulate fines. And even then, I always rationalize that giving money to the library is good anyway. So, ha. Now, to get you started with some inspiration, I’m going to share with you the list of things I currently have checked out from the library. You’ll get the idea of how wide the selection can be.

What I have checked out from the library right now:

Prodigal Summer – Barbara Kingsolver (Novel)

Split Estate – Charlotte Bacon (Novel)

Yoga for the Rest of Us Back Care Basics (DVD) – Mock not, I sit at a desk most of the day, and I’ve picked up some good tips to ease the tension my back accumulates.

Love Walked In – Maria de lost Santos (Novel)

Prison Break Season 3 DVD (DVD)

Pushing Daisies Season 1 DVD (DVD) I’ve seen it before, but I put it on while I’m at the computer just because it’s so damn cute.

The Firstborn Advantage Book Making Your Birth Order Work For You (Self-Help Book)

My personal book list recommendations:

Keeping the House by Ellen Baker. I think this is a wickedly compelling novel steeped in nostalgia and a little bit of mystery.
Between the Tides by Patti Callahan Henry. This is a book I picked up at the library because I liked the title and cover. And I turned out to really enjoy reading it. I love being immersed in the seaside life presented in the novel. There is a lot to devour in this book.
Transformation Soup: Healing for the Splendidly Imperfect by Sark. A self-help book that does not resemble a self-help book. Bright, vibrant, and something worth owning.
Ella Minnow Pea by Mark Dunn. The most lovely novel, highly recommended!
The Best Loved Poems of Jacqueline Kennedy Onasis. Poetry is meant to be owned and loved.

Amazon Editor’s book recommendations I think are worth reading and have added to my own ‘to read’ lists:

Let the Great World Spin: A Novel (Hardcover) – Colum McCann. I really like the idea of seeing things from several different perspectives. This seems like the kind of book you’d have to own just to rediscover it anew with every read. The kind of book that has words you simply must own.

Beautiful Creatures (Hardcover) -Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl. I was going to easily write this off as a book with a pretty cover but nothing more. A modern day fairytale about outcasts? That worries me, because Twilight was a horrible book to read. But the reviews for this book sound very promising. Holly Black (NYT Bestselling author of Tithe: A Modern Faerie Tale) says, “A lush Southern gothic whose memorable, eccentric characters draw you into their captivating world.” Boom, I’m sold. I want to give this book a read.

Crazy for the Storm: A Memoir of Survival (Hardcover) by Norman Ollestad. Whatever this book is, the fact that it’s a memoir of survival seems to speak of a hopeful outlook. Which is nice. We all need more hope. Reading the customer reviews convinces me that I’d want to read this book.

Stitches: A Memoir (Hardcover) by David Small. It’s hard to believe this is a memoir. David Small had parents who gave him cancer by having a radiologist father who put him under x-rays for no reason, and never took care of the problem. That’s unfamilar terrain for most of us (or hopefully all of us) but reading this book is supposed to remind of of how your own child-eye’s memories feel. They’re sketched, mostly wordless. “Early memories (and difficult ones, too) often seem less like words than pictures we play back to ourselves. That is what’s recognizable and, somehow, ultimately delightful in the midst of this deeply sad story: it reminds us of our memories, not just what they are, but what they look like.” – Amazon. I can’t tell you how many of my early childhood memories are simply images that flash in my mind and are full of emotions, colors and feelings – but seem to diminish with words.