Things I've Learned from Books + 61

Some of the rich people have the same kind of accents as the street kids from the Barrio. Interesting. Slumming it is their favorite hobby, maybe? Or perhaps they enjoy the food.

80s Awesomeness! ~ 70

Skateboarding is life, dude. The 80s wouldn't be the 80s without your token 80s skateboarding movie. In this one, it's the good skateboarding gang versus the nasty skateboarding gang. The one to win the ultimate skateboarding event rules! What, I still haven't figured that out. If you look close you'll catch a glimpse of a young Tony Hawk and a then-unknown Red Hot Chili Peppers, not to mention a much younger Josh Brolin. Post-Goonies, though.

Contest Reminder!

Just a reminder to everyone that my contest for We Hear the Dead ends tonight at midnight! Be sure to get your entries in by then!

I'll be getting my 80s Awesomeness! post up in a little bit. It's been a long day!

Freaky Friday :|: 70

Title: The Hunter, The Forbidden Game #1
Author: LJ Smith
Published: March 1994
Publisher: Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing
Pages: 240
Summary:

The first installment of the Forbidden Game horror trilogy pits a clique of California teenagers against the villainous Julian, an ancient, ruthless spirit disguised as a drop-dead gorgeous guy. Searching for sophisticated party entertainment, Jenny buys a strangely compelling game from Julian, salesman at a spooky new store. Soon after they begin playing, Jenny and her guests are transported to Julian's enchanted mansion, where each must face his or her worst nightmare. Julian's malicious magic is motivated by his longstanding crush on Jenny. Torn between her beloved mortal boyfriend and her fiendishly attractive suitor, Jenny and her vacillations kindle a sort of teasing tension. Hints of dangerous and forbidden romance abound, providing plenty of shivers for those who can swallow the fairly hokey premise. (from bn.com)

Okay, this is very Labyrinth-ish. And it sounds really good. I think I'm going to have to give this one a try, like soon.

And the winners are . . .

The winners of my BEA Swag Grab Contest, in order from first prize to fifth prize, are . . .

SiHn
Denise
Andrea I
Natasha Jennex
Jason K

Congrats, everyone! Just so you know, I've added some Hunger by Jackie Morse Kessler swag to each winner's winnings thanks to Jackie! So I'll be emailing all of you for your addresses shortly. And a huge thanks to everyone who entered! What a huge turnout this contest was!