http://www.trashionista.com/Getting to grips with female fictionen-GBTue, 18 Nov 2008 05:38:14 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/movie-news-hous.htmlMovie NewsSupernaturalHelen RedfernTue, 18 Nov 2008 05:38:14 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/movie-news-hous.htmlWith the hype surrounding Twilight and the film that is being released any time soon, it is no surprise to see another series of Young Adult novels about vampires has been snapped up by Hollywood. The House of Night series of books by P.C and Kristin Cast starts with Marked and, I believe, has just reached the fourth book in the series of nine in total. [via Empire]http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-review-its.htmlRating: 3/5Recent ReleaseRomanceHelen RedfernTue, 18 Nov 2008 05:01:07 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-review-its.htmlWhat is it with Carole Matthews and her book titles recently? A few weeks ago I read All You Need Is Love (ta da da da daa) and now I have Freddie Mercury with his moustache and yellow jacket in my head. Not a bad image but quite distracting when you're trying to read and write. As you may guess from the title, It's A Kind of Magic (gah! Every time I write this I'm doing the backing vocals) is a magical book. Chick lit with fairies. I am not averse to a bit of magical fantasy in any of the books I read, as long as it is done well. I loved Garden Spells where the magic and fantasy was applied in such a subtle way, it was still believable. With It's A Kind Of Magic, the magic was applied with a sledgehammer. Nevertheless I still found it entertaining.http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-love.htmlBook NewsKeris StaintonMon, 17 Nov 2008 06:21:42 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-love.htmlBecause I am an extremely lucky duck, I received a parcel of books last week and I got completely overexcited. Not just because they were matching proofs and the looked so pretty, but also because one of them was this...http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/more-on-monda-2.htmlAmerican AuthorsMore On MondayRating: 5/5SeriesKeris StaintonMon, 17 Nov 2008 06:03:39 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/more-on-monda-2.htmlI was planning to simply review the latest book in this delightful series - Time to Smell the Roses - but then I realised that most of you will probably not have heard of the books at all, so instead,...http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-fourt.htmlBook NewsCelebrity AuthorsHelen RedfernMon, 17 Nov 2008 04:47:18 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-fourt.htmlWell she might be training for an olympic gold, the London Marathon and launching countless branded items, but Katie Price still has time to *write* her fourth autobiography. She is also penning her fourth novel as well as a style guide. [via The Sun] There really is no stopping her. She even made it onto Meg Cabot's blog (near the bottom).http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/harry-potter-an.htmlMovie NewsHelen RedfernMon, 17 Nov 2008 03:36:21 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/harry-potter-an.htmlIt is that time of year when we should be looking forward to the next installment of Harry Potter at the cinema. Instead, *sigh*we have to wait until next summer. I cannot wait to see it, especially now I've just watched the trailer. If you click on over the cut, you can see it too.http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/house-of-books.htmlBookish productsKeris StaintonFri, 14 Nov 2008 09:09:00 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/house-of-books.htmlNo, I wouldn't want to live there, but sculptor Livio de Marchi's house made entirely of books - or wood shaped to look like books - is pretty cool, don't you think? See more pictures of the project - Casa...http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-girls.htmlNon FictionHelen RedfernFri, 14 Nov 2008 08:45:30 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-girls.htmlI've seen this book by Sandi Toksvig in various places over the last few weeks, but have been put off by the title so didn't investigate further. Yes, even though I am a girl, I also have a son so I didn't like to think of one gender being *better* than another. However, on closer inspection I actually really like the sound of what is inside. Women have played a huge part throughout history but their contribution has largely been ignored. For example, did you know that there were actually female Gladiators - Gladiatrices? No? Neither did I. See more over the cut.http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-just.htmlBook coversKeris StaintonFri, 14 Nov 2008 08:03:22 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-news-just.htmlI love this cover. It makes me feel all free and summery, which is quite an achievement since I'm far from both (it's drizzly and I'm the size of a car). You can read all about it on Susan Wiggs'...http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-review-two.htmlAmerican AuthorsInspirationalNew ReleasesRating: 4/5Recent ReleaseYoung AdultShiny MediaFri, 14 Nov 2008 04:22:40 -0600http://www.trashionista.com/2008/11/book-review-two.htmlReviewed by Jill Hart Two Christmas Stories You Can Believe In I love Christmas. I love the lights, the tree, even the hustle and bustle. But, one of my most favorite things about Christmas is treating myself to a cup...