[Friday Links] First Look at Emma Watson and Logan Lerman in 'The Perks of Being a Wallflower'

A new study says today's writers are influenced by authors of the present, not the past

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Read the first chapter of The Mark of Athena by Rick Riordan - the third book in The Heroes of Olympus series.

Stephenie Meyer on FanFic Phenom 'Fifty Shades of Grey'

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Teaser Trailer for 'Les Misérables'

Universal recently released a teaser trailer for Les Misérables - the Tom Hooper-directed adaptation of the stage musical based on Victor Hugo's classic novel.

Les Misérables is slated for release on December 14 with Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway, Amanda Seyfried and Eddie Redmayne rounding out the cast of this musical drama.

Synopsis:
Set against the backdrop of 19th-century France, Les Misérables tells an enthralling story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption–a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Jackman plays ex-prisoner Jean Valjean, hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert (Crowe) after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for factory worker Fantine’s (Hathaway) young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever.

A Behind-the-Scenes Look at Stephenie Meyer's 'The Host'

MTV News recently had an opportunity to visit the set of Andrew Niccol's adaption of Stephenie Meyer's The Host and, of course, they posted a quick peek of the set.

The video is embedded below and is less than two minutes long; but it still gives an exclusive look at the caves and a stunt that marks a scene you may remember from the book.

I always thought that The Host would make a great television series because there's a lot going on in this book. Plus, the characters are so complex - it would be nice if everything had a chance to develop properly on screen. It makes me feel a little better knowing that they're not going to try to cram Stephenie Meyer's 600+ page novel into one film, though I am curious how they plan on breaking up the novel for three.

Watch the Teaser Trailer for The Host

'Fifty Shades of Blue' - Funny or Die Parody with Selena Gomez

Remember that video of Ellen Degeneres "auditioning" for the Fifty Shades of Grey audiobook?  Well, here's another humorous jab at the popular series, this time by Funny or Die starring Selena Gomez and Nick Kroll.

Fifty Shades of Blue with Selena Gomez from Selena Gomez      

[Review] The Fairytale Keeper by Andrea Cefalo

Based on the tagline and title “Many called her Snow White, but few knew her as The Fairytale Keeper,” I thought I was in for a fairy tale retelling – which is fine because I can’t resist a good fairy tale.  What I got, though, was more than an oft-told story.

It’s 1248 and a raging fever is sweeping Cologne, Germany – killing thousands, including Adelaide’s beloved mother. Unless a priest can be bribed, most die without Last Rites and are thrown into a huge pit outside the city walls. Determined to have a proper funeral for his wife, Adelaide’s father bribes Father Soren, who seems more concerned with catching the fever himself and with getting the whole thing over with quickly. As if that wasn’t enough, Soren does something that is so unforgiveable that Adelaide is pushed to her breaking point. But seeking justice against the cruel, power-hungry priest could cost her everything she has left.

How a Book is Born

How does a book go from an idea to a finished product on the shelves of your favorite bookstore or online retailer?  Weldon Owen Publishing tells us how in the form of a very cool, mildly humorous, 74 percent accurate infographic that gives a little insight into how an idea (whether good or bad) makes its way through the publishing process.

I've embedded the flowchart below.