Books

There are few who would argue that the act of self-amputation and consequent survival are superhuman feats. But Aron Ralston wouldn’t call it that.

Mention a recent death in a conversation and individuals will most likely become apologetic, fidget and then quickly change the topic to something more light-hearted.

Chelsea Handler is not shy. Then again, why should she be? As a late-night television host for E! and the best-selling author of three books, Handler knew she could talk about anything in her latest best-seller, “Chelsea Chelsea Bang Bang.”

What if instead of a skeleton staring from behind the glass, it was a flesh and blood dinosaur?

About three things I am absolutely positive. First, that the “Twilight” series is awful. Second, there is a part of society, and I don’t know how dominant that part may be, that will thirst for my blood now that I have said that. And third, I don’t care and am still going to unconditionally and irrevocably join the multitude of people that dislike the series.

These days, one is hard pressed to find an enthusiastic teenage girl, studious college student or calm and collected middle-aged woman who wouldn’t eagerly bend her neck to welcome a vampire bite.

The modern vampire has become a highly-romanticized and glamorous creature thanks to the popularity of films and books like Stephanie Meyer’s “Twilight” series.