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Disney Characters as Hunger Games Contestants

My vote is on Shang and Mulan to win. Who would you pick? Via 9GAG. P.S. — I know I'm about 2 months late on this, but I absolutely LOVED The Hunger Games movie. I honestly believe it was the best book-to-movie adaptation I have ever seen. I can't wait until Catching Fire and Mockingjay are released in theaters! P.P.S. — Speaking of popular books, what's the big deal with Fifty Shades of Grey? Is it worth reading? Is it just as the SNL Amazon Mother's Day Ad portrays it to be?...

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“Darth Vader and Son”

What if Darth Vader were around to see Luke grow up? What if he took an active role in his childhood and did all the things that ordinary dads do with their sons?

Author and illustrator Jeffrey Brown has taken up this challenge in Darth Vader and Son, which paints a lovely and hilarious alternate reality of Darth Vader as an everyday father. Among the many scenarios depicted in the book, Vader teaches Luke how to use a lightsaber, takes him toy-shopping, and even goes trick-or-treating with him!

Reverent Sundays: “The Intolerance of Tolerance”

Welcome to today’s installment of Reverent Sundays, where I write about an aspect of my faith. This can deal with recent books I have read on Christianity, my thoughts on religion and current issues, as well as particular messages I find touching and/or powerful. I am aware that most of my readers are not religious, and that is fine — you are more than welcome to not read these posts if they make you uncomfortable, enrage you, or bore you to tears. I am open to debates and discussions in the comments section as long as everyone remains respectful. Enjoy! "Tolerance" — being one of today's most popular buzzwords — is used in some of the most deeply and passionately defended...

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If “The Hunger Games” Movie Was Made By Famous Directors…

My most-anticipated movie of the year will be released tomorrow! I wasn’t sure if I would be able to watch the movie while it was still out in theaters (I still feel uncomfortable leaving J all alone to watch Claire and Aerin…I know he can do it, but I prefer that he has help!), but my mother insisted on coming over Sunday afternoon to help J watch the girls while I go have a movie date with my sister. 😀  Having helpful, supportive family rocks!

In honor of Suzanne Collins’s bestselling-book-turned-blockbuster-movie, Entertainment Weekly has compiled a series of mock movie poster depicting what the movies would look like if they were directed by famous directors. They’re pretty hilarious, if I do say so myself, and I know that my readers will appreciate them too. Enjoy!

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“My Little Geek” ABC Book — Review and Giveaway!

Ed note: When this post was published earlier today, it somehow published a version without the Rafflecopter widget and instructions on how to enter the giveaway. 🙁  I have no idea what happened, and I apologize for the mistake. Here is the correct version.


Your kids will be smart enough to know that A is for apple and Z is for zebra…why not broaden their horizons a little? And while you’re at it, why not add a geeky twist?

My Little Geek will allow you to do just that. This kid-friendly board book will certainly help adult geeks teach the ways of geekdom to their little ones, from “Android to Zombies.” Written by Andrew & Sarah Spear, and illustrated by Edit Sliacka, My Little Geek is full of wonderfully adorable pictures and nerdy concepts that is sure to expose your children to the amazing world of geeks.