OK all you Wii-heads out there: Boogie SuperStar (Electronic Arts, $59.99) is officially out – and so are my bad dance moves!

Kate couldn’t get enough of it (although I’d had enough of the “Bleeding Love” tune she selected after about the 30th time). The game basically takes a dash of So You Think You Can Dance and spices it up with an element of American Idol. Included is a decent karaoke microphone, and the dance moves are easily tacklable after spending just a short time at the Academy. 

Design your characters and clothes, like Kate did, and see if your singing and dancing can hit a high note with the judges. Then you can challenge pals or play together.

The game’s targeted at girls in the 10-14 range, but Jack enjoyed shaking his groove thing along with Kate. (But if I catch husband Steve participating in this game, I’ll be sure and post the video here.)

For even more gaming reviews, check out “Game On” at LAParent.com.

Because I don’t always have time to hit the library or bookstore and leisurely stroll amid the stacks, I was intrigued by the new Amazon Kindle, a so-called “wireless reading device.” It’s basically like having electronic books, magazines and newspapers, all at your fingertips in a nifty and slender little package. I borrowed a review unit and shared it with fellow bookophiles. It’s a nifty little gadget, weighing in at just 10.3 ounces and with enough memory to shelve 200 titles.

Check out the Kindle video.

In case you’re thinking about investing in one for yourself – or have a lit lover on your holiday list who’s not afraid of mixing a little technology with their romance novels – here’s how the pros and cons broke down:

Hardcore Book Readers (Book Club Members, Library Lovers): For the traditional paper lover, the Kindle was a tough sell. These guys like the feel of a book and the ability to judge it by its cover. In short, they like the tactile nature of a good novel or self-help book. The Kindle was considered as a viable option for the traveler who might not want to be bogged down by the weight of the latest hardcover releases and who is probably OK with the transient nature of the computer-bound books.

Dedicated-But-Time-Starved Readers: Some of these guys were slow to warm up to the rather cold feeling you get from a piece of plastic but admitted that over time, they might make room for it on the nightstand. These are the guys who aren’t the first to go out and buy the latest, greatest tech toy but will eventually work up to it.

Gadget Fanatics: OK, that’s me. I liked the easy-to-read screen and loved the portability factor. Even more telling? The youngsters in the house loved it instantly. These are the readers of the 21st century who already have changed the way we listen to music, use cell phones and make friends in cyber circles.

My biggest beef? In this economy, the price. At $359, and titles costing $9.99 (I could go pick up a used paperback for a buck), even this tech toy devotee had to put on the brakes. But I’ll be keeping an eye on the price point – and possibly adding it to my Christmas list if I feel I’ve been especially good this year.

Send a message to the universe, and sometimes it sends you chocolate. A tidy pack of Shaman Chocolates arrived ready for review in my mail yesterday, and I’m happy to report that these bars of organic gourmet chocolate are great! They are Fair Trade Certified, and all the profits go to Huichol Indians in Central Mexico. According to the press materials, the Huichol are thought to be the last tribe in North America to have maintained their pre-Columbian traditions. The profits from the chocolate help them preserve their ancient healing traditions and keep other cultural elements alive.

Plus, the people of the tribe consider chocolate to be a gift from the gods. I couldn’t agree more.

The bars, which cost about $3 for a 2-ounce bar, come in a variety of flavors; my fave was Shaman’s Song, which is milk chocolate with hazelnuts. Order them online or find them at select Whole Foods.