TGIF / 9

Happy Friday internet peeps! I don't know about you but it's been one of those really long weeks, you know, the ones that feel like they'll never end. And with Hurricane Sandy steadily approaching, news reports forecast obscenely early winter storms. I can only hope this "Frankenstorm" doesn't ruin my forthcoming Halloween plans. If you're like me and you do get hit by the crappy weather, I've scoured the interwebs for some things to help you pass the time. See? Aren't I sweet?

Bookish News 

If you haven't already done so, it's worth taking a few minutes of your time to fill out the Teen Reads YA Readers Survey. I'm definitely interested in seeing just what our YA bookish habits are.

According to a study by the Pew Research Center's Internet and American Life Project, today's kids are reading more. WINNING!

Entertainment News

 

There isn't a better time of year to post The Rocky Horror Picture Show trivia.

And while we're on the topic of horror, here are some sneak peaks behind the scenes of famous horror films.

As a huge Quentin Tarantino fan, I couldn't be more ecstatic for the release of his new film, Django Unchained.

Is it irrational that I'm totally creeped out by the fact that the raptors from Jurassic Park were actually men in suits? Didn't think so.

Buy All The Things!

Urban Outfitters and 90's kids icon, Lisa Frank have teamed up to bring our childhood dreams back to life (as adults!).

OMG! There's an updated line of Jem dolls for sale! I can now die a very happy woman.

Pop Culture!

Just in case you're wondering, these are Time's best blogs of 2012.

Wanna make cats bounce? Then go here. I seriously just lost an hour of my life doing this. Don't say I didn't warn you...