It’s time
again to check out the awesome videos from Penguin Random House including one
from actress/author Meg Tilly talking about her new release, SOLACE
ISLAND.
ELBOW
GREASE by John Cena | Brightly Storytime
Superstar
John Cena reads his new book ELBOW GREASE, a fun and fast-paced
story about the importance of believing in yourself and never giving up.
Thanks for stopping by today. Hope you have a safe and wonderful weekend. See you back here Monday for an awesome giveaway. What are your thoughts on actress and actors becoming authors?
It has
been some time since I shared any videos from Penguin Random House, so I
thought today would be a good time to change that.
Today’s
videos include an interview with author Adam Bray, a look at scary books and Brightly
Storytime. If you click on the image, you can view the interview.
Meet the
Author: Adam Bray (MARVEL STUDIOS VISUAL DICTIONARY)
This is a great
Instagram account, run by a book historian at the Smithsonian. One of her
recurring features is called #ForeEdgeFriday, where she shares old books’
fore-edge paintings, or scenes painted on the edges of the pages of a book that
appear when fanned out. Hereisaquicksampling, but if you like old books and have free time,
it’s worth poking around in there. And if your thirst for fore-edge paintings
still isn’t sated, here’s a
profile of one of the few people still making them today
It’s been
awhile since I’ve shared any awesome new videos from the Penguin Random House
channels. This week seemed like a good time to “share the love.”
First up
this week we’re looking at love stories in honor of the recent Valentine’s Day
holiday. I’m including the video for the first clip and you can click on the
link at the end of the cutline on the other videos to be taken to their
corresponding clips on YouTube. I’m going to try to make it so if you click on
the video photo it will take you to the clip. If that doesn’t work just click
on the link at the end of the cutline.
Love Stories | Six Picks
Read it
Forward editors Abbe and Emma share their favorite love stories that have a
happy ending.
Thanks
for stopping by today. Hope you’re looking forward to a fabulous weekend. Do
you have a favorite love story that has a happy ending? If so, would you share
with us?
It’s that time once again to share some interesting videos from Penguin Random House featuring authors.
You can view the first video by clicking on the photo. The remaining videos can be viewed by clicking on the link at the end of the cutline.
AUTHOR SHORTS (Authors talk craft and life)
Mary Pope Osborne on her early writing and procrastinating | Author Shorts
Author Mary Pope Osborne (the MAGIC TREE HOUSE series) discusses how she started out writing poetry, and her favorite way to procrastinate. http://bit.ly/2jHCLIO
SIGNATURE VIEWS (Non-fiction, Experts, Thought Leadership)
How men and women view age differently on dating sites | Christian Rudder
Christian Rudder, co-founder of OkCupid and author of DATACLYSM, noticed a surprising pattern in the data between men and women when it came to stated vs. actual age preference. http://bit.ly/2kunuj6
Author Blake Crouch presents WAR AND PEACE | Last Minute Book Report
After reading the book in 10 minutes, author Blake Crouch (DARK MATTER) gives a report on Leo Tolstoy's WAR AND PEACE. It's about conflict, maybe? http://bit.ly/2kukSSt
Big Ideas Night with the parents of Trayvon Martin | In conversation with Shaun King
Random House presents a 'Big Ideas Night’ conversation between Sybrina Fulton and Tracy Martin (the parents of Trayvon Martin and authors of REST IN POWER) with Shaun King from The New York Daily News. They discuss the life of their son, the Trayvon Martin Foundation, and their experience in coping with his death. http://bit.ly/2l0XW9W
Well, it’s time once again to see what awesome new videos the Penguin Random House channels have to offer.
This week we’re looking at ‘Books Written by Women,’ rethinking a speech by President Ronald Reagan, an author talks about the author that influenced her, and Hoot and Peep. I’m including the videos for the first and last clips and you can click on the link at the end of the cutline on the other two videos to be taken to their corresponding clips on YouTube. I’m going to try to make it so if you click on the video photo it will take you to the clip. If that doesn’t work just click on the link at the end of the cutline.
PAPERCUTS/Read It Forward (Fiction, Fun, Games)
Books Written by Women | Six Picks - Read It Forward editors Abbe and Emma give six recommendations for books written by women!
You can share this on Twitter by including @ReadItForward and clicking on the following link:
Author Kim Liggett on the author that influenced her | Author Shorts - Kim Liggett (author of BLOOD AND SALT) talks about one of her biggest influences: author Carrie Ryan and her book, THE FOREST OF HANDS AND TEETH. To view the video click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2ip40ux
You can share this on Twitter by including @penguinrandom and clicking on the following link:
Hoot and Peep #readalong | Brightly Storytime - In the night skies above Paris, an adorable young owl teaches her older brother about the power of imagination—and the unconditional love between siblings. Story and illustrations by Lita Judge. To view the video click on the following link: http://bit.ly/2joeXLa
SIGNATURE VIEWS (Non-fiction, Experts, Thought Leadership)
*Quick note from Penguin Random House — our non-ficition-ish YouTube channel Videracy has a new name: Signature Views. The channel has officially joined forces with Signature, a book site dedicated to making well-read sense of the world. Same great videos as always, just given a facelift.
Rethinking Ronald Reagan's Martin Luther King, Jr. Day speech | Author Eddie Glaude - On November 2, 1983, Ronald Reagan signed a bill that created a national holiday to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Author Eddie S. Glaude, Jr. argues that Reagan's speech served to affirm America's greatness while talking down to the legacy of Dr. King.
You can share this on Twitter by including @SignatureReads and clicking on the following link:
Thanks for stopping by today. I hope you found something of interest. Have you read any of the books recommended by Abbe and Emma? Do you agree with author Eddie Glaude about the speech?
It’s time once again to share some new videos with you from Penguin Random House including a delightful one about a children’s book and Santa Claus.
By clicking on the HERE link at the end of each description will bring you to the corresponding clip on YouTube. A link has also been provided for several of the clips if you’d like to tweet about them.
BRIGHTLY (Storytime videos for kids and families)
*Brightly Storytime is a video series for kids that brings popular children’s books to life in a read-along format. Families and kids can enjoy watching and listening to narrated videos that include visual cues to help young readers follow along. This is a read-along version of the picture book THE CHRISTMAS PUPPY by Irma Wilde, a holiday classic originally published in 1953. Brightly (www.readbrightly.com) is a Penguin Random House site that helps parents raise kids who love to read.
The Christmas Puppy #readalong | Brightly Storytime
This year, every child in town wants a toy dog for Christmas, but Santa runs out before he can get to Polly’s house! So instead, Santa makes the holiday extra special by giving Polly a sweet, loveable, real puppy. Polly—and the puppy—couldn’t be happier! Story and illustrations by Irma Wilde. See the video HERE.
Author Diana Rowland on what scares her, and writing schedules | Author Shorts
Author Diana Rowland (LEGACY OF THE DEMON) talks about why she can't read scary books and the perils of deadlines. See the video HERE.
Author Indra Das: the first piece of writing I was proud of | Author Shorts
Author Indra Das (THE DEVOURERS) discusses the first pieces of writing he was proud of, including a story he wrote as a student that was heavily indebted to Jurassic Park. See the video HERE.
How to prioritize when running your own business | Lauren Imparato
Health expert Lauren Imparato (author of RETOX) looks at ways to prioritize when running your own business, offering practical strategies for wellness and stress relief. Try yoga poses, cooking demonstrations, and audio meditations with the deluxe eBook of RETOX. See the video HERE
Taking cues from children to experience art | Illustrator Tim Miller
Illustrator Tim Miller discusses why looking at artwork with children was his favorite aspect of working at the Queens Museum, and shares how parents can enhance the museum experience for their own kids. Read Tim’s book SNAPPSY THE ALLIGATOR (DID NOT ASK TO BE IN THIS BOOK). See the video HERE
