"Who says a farmer can't be a gangsta rapper?" -Stone Face Tilla

--The New York Times adds a graphic novel bestseller list. And, like their traditional bestseller list, it's mostly filled with goofy stuff.

--Aaaand, speaking of goofy stuff – no, wait, strike that. That's just mean. I'll let you decide for yourself what to call this:



"With books like "The Lucky One," "Message in a Bottle" and "The Notebook," author Nicholas Sparks has been pulling at readers' heartstrings for more than a decade.



"On March 20, Sparks will discuss his work during the 2009 McFadden Lecture at North Central High School. Admission to the 7 p.m. program is free."