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The Demigods of Boston

Homeward bound today after a great event for Wellesley Booksmith in the Boston area last night. We had about 350 people come to the local middle school auditorium in Natick.…

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You Can Call Me, Al

It’s official! The Lightning Thief is the new choice for Al Roker’s Book Club for Kids on the Today Show. Al announced it this morning. This means that his book…

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Crazed Fans Invade Connecticut

They called themselves the “crazed fans.” They came in force to Diane’s Bookshop in Greenwich, Connecticut. And they took no prisoners. One had named her cat Annabeth. Another wanted me…

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The Athena Question

I get a lot of good questions from fans, many of whom are experts on Greek mythology. The most frequently asked question is this: If Athena pledged to be a…

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Outward Bound from Chicago

Weather permitting, I’ll be heading out of Chicago tonight for New York. Yesterday I visisted two middle schools which were both wonderfully prepared. At Jefferson, most of the sixth graders…

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Flying on Mother’s Day

My wife has to endure many things, having an author for a husband — like not having me home with her and the boys on Mother’s Day. I am midway…

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Percy for the iPod

Many people have asked me about audio versions for the Percy series. Yes, they are available on CD from Listening Library, but you can also download them straight to your…

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Cultureshock

The Guardian UK ran a feature today on my son Haley and I, and our adventures in Phoenix and Las Vegas. You can read the article here.

Rick’s Reading Recommendations

I am often asked to recommend books for kids who are waiting on the next Percy Jackson. I’ve started a list on my website here. Feel free to check it…

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Bay Area blogging

Ah, it’s always good to be back in the Bay Area. Last night in Seattle I had a great event at Third Place Books. I love the design of the…

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