If you’re looking to buy a backpack that suits your daily needs, try finding one that reflects your bookish interests. Not only will it be a conversation starter next time you’re at a library or bookshop, but it can be a great form of personal expression. Plus, if you plan to use your backpack primarily as a book bag, it can help you keep your books organized and all in one place....
If you’ve got a YA murder mystery reader in your life (or hey, maybe you are one!) and you want some fun, bookish swag to add to your literary lifestyle, look no further! We’ve grabbed some of the best of the best available on Etsy in a variety of different YA murder mystery fandoms, broken down into item type. So curl up, get cozy, and load up on these fun goods as you get ready for a cold season full of delicious twists and turns....
Joe Biden Former Veep Biden has published two books. The first, Promises to Keep: On Life and Politics, came out in 2007, presumably intended as a prelude to a 2008 presidential run. First elected to the Senate in 1973 at the age of 29, Biden retraces his long senatorial career which lasted through numerous events including the close of the Vietnam War and Watergate as well as personal tragedies like the death of his wife and daughter....
After the first ritual will be another, which Catland Books is calling The Rites of the Scorned One, which seeks to “validate, affirm, uphold, and support those of use who have been wronged and who refuse to be silent any longer.” A post shared by Catland (@catlandbooks) on Oct 15, 2018 at 2:51pm PDT There’s a reason many women find power in witchcraft, a practice long rooted in subversive womanhood and rebellion....
Small disclaimer here before we get into the actual list. I tried to look for candles from different sellers. But I also found a couple of stores that specifically sell a lot of character scented candles. These stores are BriarWick, FantasyFlamesShop, and SMELLSLIKEBOOKS — so if you don’t see your favorite character on this list, don’t worry! There are plenty more character-inspired scented candles in those shops for you to pick....
“In this gripping, character-driven thriller, a shocking crime rocks a small Massachusetts town and one family in particular, forcing an assistant district attorney to choose between his sworn duty to uphold justice and his unconditional love for his son. Based on the 2012 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, this limited drama series stars Chris Evans, Michelle Dockery, Jaeden Martell, Cherry Jones, Pablo Schreiber, Sakina Jaffrey, Betty Gabriel, and J....
I’m going to take a crack at close-reading the first line of Home. I haven’t read past the first twelve words, so any or all of what I have to say about it might turn out to be wrong. The point, though, is not to be right; the point is to pay attention. And lord, Morrison is great at first lines. 124 was spiteful. Or how about They shoot the white girl first....
If you’re not willing to do those things, then stay in your own lane because people who think the whole world is up for their grabs have already done plenty of damage, and no one needs any more of your appropriative “it was just a bit of fun” takes. I see you wondering why I think I have the right to say anything about this and that’s fair. Here’s the thing: surface, I look like a lot of other ally-type early-middle aged ladies, but I grew up in a Conservative Jewish household....
Fear not. There’s a comic for that. There are, in fact, a lot of comics for it. Both Avatar and Korra have generated a wealth of reading material for kids (and adults) of all ages, the vast majority of it either traditional books with pictures or heavily illustrated, interactive books (which I’m going to include here despite their not strictly fitting the usual definition because they they have more text than pictures books and also, they’re really cool)....
Black Panther meets The Expanse in Maurice Broaddus’s Sweep of Stars, the first in a new space opera trilogy. Epic in scope and intimate in voice, it follows members of the Muungano empire—a far-reaching coalition of city-states that stretches from Earth to Titan—as it faces an escalating series of threats. Freeing themselves from the endless wars and oppression of their home planet, the Muugano charted a course to a better future....
There’s no such thing as witches… There used to be, in the wild, dark days before the burnings began, but now witching is nothing but tidy charms and nursery rhymes. If the modern woman wants any measure of power, she must find it at the ballot box. But, in 1893, when the three Eastwood sisters—James Juniper, Agnes Amaranth, and Beatrice Belladonna—join the suffragists of New Salem, they begin to purse the forgotten words and ways that might turn the women’s movement into a witch’s movement…and set the world ablaze....
I honestly blame the Scholastic Fairs that my elementary schools threw once a year. There was something magical about wandering around that liminal literary space, not knowing what I’d find. This imperfect process of discovery is a significant part of my identity as a reader because I want to stumble upon new authors with no preconceived notions about them or their books. As a child, I didn’t have any biases toward books; I just knew that they were supposed to make me smart (hazards of being the daughter of immigrants)....
“But that’s how it’s always been done” is the common refrain and the common meme about why things don’t change in libraries. The reality is, the way things have always been done is privileged, elitist, and racist. It shouldn’t take mass protests and continued murder of Black people at the hands of the police to cause change. But now more than ever, amid the uprising for racial justice and the changing workplace norms in light of a global pandemic, is an opportunity to change....
And these are just the genres where people are paying attention. They also don’t reflect the bleak statistics for books by LGBTQ+ authors, authors with disabilities, Native authors, authors from religious minorities, and other diverse identities that are underrepresented in publishing and on bookstore shelves. Token books and authors aren’t enough. Readers deserve to see the depth of their own experiences and identities represented on the page. We all do better (and read better!...
The recognition that we live together becomes a directing force in Steinem’s book, which, though about her life, spends considerable time celebrating other women. Flo Kennedy is given credit for helping to shape Steinem’s speaking voice. Bella Abzug helps her to see how critical political participation is. Wilma Mankiller becomes a guiding spiritual presence and a symbol of the reclamation of women’s power. And Hillary Clinton is here, too, reminding Steinem–and readers through her–that you can do everything right, and other women may still resent you for not being as mired as they feel....
(The phrasing was unfortunately and famously also used by Woody Allen in a 2001 interview with Time about his choice to date — and later marry — his ex-wife’s adopted daughter whom he raised. I would prefer to leave that out entirely, but it remains a well-known phrase in part because of him.) Gomez is far from the only songwriter to incorporate Emily Dickinson’s words in a song. While many believe that Simon & Garfunkel’s “For Emily, Wherever I May Find Her” is about Dickinson, Art Garfunkel once introduced the song by saying, “This is a song about a girl who is fictitious....
Anthologies of any kind can feel — to me, anyway — like kind of a crapshoot. I don’t even generally love short story collections from the same writer, because I get annoyed when there’s a story or three I don’t like. Yet I continue to read many of the Best American series, and much of the time, they’re collections that I end up loving — or really liking. Over the years, I’ve noticed more diversity in the essays and pieces collected, including where the pieces were originally published....
Supernatural manga spans many genres, ranging from action adventure, terrifying horror, and even romance. I’ve included a little bit of everything in this list so hopefully you’ll find something you like. Don’t worry. It’s not all horror meant to keep you up at night. (But if you’re into that sort of thing, here’s a list of horror manga.) xxxHolic by CLAMP CLAMP has created many manga series over the years—some finished, some not—but the stylish xxxHolic remains one of my favorites....
Whether you’re a morning coffee reader or a bubble bath book enthusiast, there’s nothing quite like settling in with a great new read. It’s the pinnacle of relaxation. And that’s all a book date is, really. A little much-needed time to yourself where you can forget your troubles for a moment and immerse yourself in another world. Books are what we can look to when we need an escape. Everybody needs a break from reality sometimes....
How this works: find your favorite genre or two and check out the recommendations underneath. I’ve included a variety of games that range from short to long gameplay, simple to complex, strategic or party game. These games are all also highly ranked on Board Game Geek’s overall rankings. Sci-Fi Terraforming Mars Perfect for hard sci-fi lovers, Terraforming Mars incorporates several aspects of the science and technology needed to colonize Mars....
