* Spencer recounts Cassandra Clare's journey, from journalist and fan fiction writer to superstar author; explores the cast and crew who brought the first book to life in the film 'The Mortal Instruments: City of Bones' (Sony Pictures), premiering August 2013; and delves into the TMI fandom, a passionate community that is anything but mundane. From the Clave to Chairman Meow, demon pox to dastardly ducks, Navigating the Shadow World is an insightful introduction to the world of Cassandra Clare.

With over 42 million copies sold and translations in close to forty languages, Stephenie Meyer's Twilight novels -- Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse, and Breaking Dawn -- have captured the hearts of a generation of readers. At the centre of the saga is the epic love story of Bella Swan and vampire Edward Cullen (not to mention werewolf Jacob Black), star-crossed lovers the likes of which haven't been seen since Romeo and Juliet. The film adaptation of this beloved supernatural romance was a huge success, and as the ravenous Twilight fans embraced the movies, relative-newcomers Robert Pattinson and Kristen Stewart transformed into international superstars. Hitting bookstores when Eclipse hits theatres, Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight features: - the story of Stephenie Meyer and her publishing sensation - a guide to each novel outlining the symbolism and literary allusions - bios of Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart, Taylor Lautner, and the rest of the Twilight Saga cast - the "making of" the Twilight, New Moon, and Eclipse films - fascinating tales of other famous vampires and werewolves - a chapter dedicated to the "Twihards," the Twilight fans who have made the books and movies such an unprecedented success Love Bites: The Unofficial Saga of Twilight is a full-colour tribute to all the pieces of the Twilight phenomenon.