“Richelle Mead's 'Vampire Academy' saga is set to be the next young adult paranor…” — Andrew Shaffer

Biden is actually a wonk at heart. Despite his gaffes, he's very cerebral.

You don't want to write the same story again, but people are like 'We want the same story but different.' Well, how do you do that?

In their political careers, Obama and Biden faced down lobbyists, Tea Party carpetbaggers, and Washington gridlock.

In 'Hope Never Dies', Biden attempts to disguise himself with a beach look, hoping that the incongruity of it will allow him to snoop around Wilmington without being recognized. Obama, on the other hand, knows the best way to keep a low profile is to just be himself.