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About Stephanie Perry

Stephanie P. is a writer, editor, and blogger. Her secret shame is dystopian YA fiction. You can find her wherever the books and food are.

Not for Parents: Scary Thrillers About Lost Children

Every Parent's Nightmare One odd quirk about getting most of my books from the library is that every now and then, there will be a weird synchronicity effect. Suddenly, I’ll get five books in a row about serial killers, or medieval history, or North Korea, even if I requested them at completely different times. Well, lately I’ve been on a run of mysteries and thrillers involving lost children: kidnappings, deaths, and disappearances. Try one of these lost children thrillers and see if you can solve the crime and/or guess the twist ending! (Except if you’re a parent of a young [...]

2017-02-08T19:30:01-07:00May 11th, 2016|

How to Throw an Awesome Coloring Book Party

You may have noticed that we’re pretty excited about coloring books — see our favorite grownup coloring books, more favorite coloring books, and top fashion coloring books for proof. So it finally occurred to us to gather some friends together and throw a coloring book party! After all, who wouldn’t enjoy some mental relaxation at the end of a long week? (Not to mention rainbow-colored snacks.) Here’s how to put together a coloring book party with your friends! What You’ll Need for a Coloring Book Party Coloring books (buy a few to share or have guests bring their own) Coloring [...]

2016-12-31T17:57:59-07:00May 5th, 2016|

When Doves Cry: The Best Books About Prince

Legendary musician Prince died on April 21, 2016. Whether he was performing solo or with his bands, the Revolution and the New Power Generation, Prince was iconic for his sexy lyrics, funky grooves, and flamboyant on-stage persona. Over a career that spanned several decades, Prince wrote many chart-topping hits for himself and others (he wrote “Nothing Compares 2 U” for Sinead O’Connor, “Manic Monday” for the Bangles, and “I Feel for You” for Chaka Khan). He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, and is #27 on Rolling Stone’s 100 Greatest Artists of All Time. [...]

2016-12-31T17:57:59-07:00April 25th, 2016|
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