Topic: Percy Jackson & the Olympians: The Lightning Thief

Chapter & Verse World Book Night: the most popular books and which Broadway show is getting involved

World Book Night, the celebration of reading which includes the distribution of free books, has arrived.

Culture Cafe 'Beautiful Creatures' and other young adult adaptations will fill 'Twilight' void – for better or for worse

Every adaptation of a supernatural young adult book like 'Beautiful Creatures' is inviting 'Twilight' comparisons after the massive success of the vampire series. Here are a few coming up for 2013.

Chapter & Verse Rick Riordan's two protagonists will team up in a new short story

Rick Riordan says he was inspired by his readers to bring together his characters Percy Jackson and Carter Kane.

Chapter & Verse Rick Riordan's new book quietly builds buzz

While J.K. Rowling's 'The Casual Vacancy' is getting the media attention, Rick Riordan's latest children's book 'The Mark of Athena' has been racing up the bestseller lists.

'The Perks of Being A Wallflower': How well do you know it? Take the quiz

'The Perks of Being A Wallflower' is being released as a feature film Sept. 21. How well do you know Stephen Chbosky's novel?

15 highest-paid authors of 2012

Here's the annual Forbes ranking of the 15 top-grossing authors in the book industry. Can you guess who's No. 1?

Chapter & Verse 'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus takes on children's books

'Harry Potter' director Chris Columbus plans to write a trilogy of children's books with author Ned Vizzini.

Bestselling books the week of 10/28/10, according to IndieBound*

What's selling best in independent bookstores across America.

Silly parents, iPads are for kids (and their books)

Are parents with iPads really going to let their kids use them for reading? The answer seems to be yes.

The Lightning Thief

Reviews of "Science Fair" and "The Maze of Bones"

Science and history are made fun in these lively tales.