Today marks the 14th anniversary of Bookreporter.com. Whoa. How did that happen? I feel like it was a moment ago when we hosted our launch party at our offices. I remember it well since we had some family and friends on hand all sweltering away with us, as we had forgotten that the air conditioning kicked off at 5:30 and it was a really hot night.

I know summer really doesn't end until late September on the calendar, but with Labor Day fast approaching, you just can't help but say goodbye...and wonder where it all went! When the kids start going back to school and regular routines settle back in, you just have to say, "Well, that was fun!" Even the weather here in the Northeast has turned a bit, from sticky humidity to some cooler, crisper days. The recent rain was nice, especially for my gardens, but it's starting to overstay its welcome.

I first met Anthony Del Col and Conor McCreery about a year ago. They were discussing their new series, Kill Shakespeare, and I wasn't quite sure what to make of the name. Was this for real? Was it good? Yes is the answer to both, it turns out. Not only was it real, but it was excellent: a fun and irreverent yet totally respectful (if it's not an oxymoron to call something "irreverent" and "respectful" at the same time) work that reimagines Shakespeare and his characters. There are heroes (Hamlet, Juliet, etc.) and villains (Iago and Lady Macbeth, natch) and vivid storylines being woven throughout this 12-issue series, which will be collected in a trade volume this November. But for now, you can read all about the series and its creators in the GNR interview with Conor and Anthony.