When I read The Last Battle and Aslan changed into a man, I had to go to my father for an explanation. We were an interfaith household but we mainly celebrated Jewish holidays and went to Hebrew school; he is Jewish, had also grown up in an interfaith household, and had gone to a parochial school because it was a good local school that would take all students of all religions....
We hate waiting for books, almost than we hate waiting for anything else in the world. And I’m with you — for my entire reading life, I’ve had the same policy: Must wait until finished in order to begin. But you know what I’ve realized? That that is silly. And you know why? Because at its most fundamental level, it’s just an excuse, a rationalization. And if you really think about it, it’s not a good one....
The funny part is, it was all an accident. The Flash was entertaining some orphans, as one does, when he accidentally vibrated in such a way that he sent himself into another universe. Naturally confused at first, he checks a newspaper for the date, and that’s when we see this all happened on June 14. Barry is even more confused to learn that his old familiar hometown of Central City has vanished and been replaced by Keystone City....
Whatever brings you to fairytales, chances are you celebrate all things wonder. Fairytales invite imagination, encouraging readers and story tellers to let their minds take them to destinations unknown. It’s no wonder fairytales take forms through child play places to well-known theme parks, and are retold again and again. If you believe in all things fairytales, then you’ll want to get your paws on some of these rad fairy tale goods....
I was never a Burnham fan because I was a sensitive baby feminist in the early oughts. Now I’m a grown-up feminist and I still hate his early work. I didn’t even know — or care — about Inside until many of my favorite people with very good tastes recommended it. It’s a beautiful work of art with clever humor and devastating reality. He confronts his past and offensive jokes in the song “Problematic,” begging God and the audience for forgiveness....
This week, we’re going batty once more with Batman: Under the Red Hood. Yes, I will be moving on from DC properties—my plan is to jump into Vagrant Queen (Vault/Syfy) next, but time has been a little tight lately what with the unplanned homeschooling and…well, the unplanned homeschooling. And the constant presence of the entire family. Yes, I did choose to get married and have two children. But the other members of the clan were supposed to, at some point, go to work and school on the days I was home researching and writing....
Some years, I’ve collected the best leaves in my journal, trying (and usually failing) to preserve them. I have a slightly out-of-control collection of giant scarves. I admit I’m not a pumpkin fan (blasphemy, I know), but the crisp scent of fall always transports me straight back to my soccer days. Autumn, for me, is all sharp apple cider, watching football, beers late at night with friends, crisp breezy nights by the lake, and Halloween brainstorming....
Perhaps a reading vacation is calling to you, too. I’ve found that when I book one of these trips, it makes the most sense to find a rad little Airbnb. It’s more homey, and it feels much more relaxing than a hotel does—hotels, for me, are much more business-feeling than actually relaxing. If you’ve been dreaming of time away for reading, may I suggest a literary Airbnb? By “literary Airbnb” here, I mean a space where either there is an ample library or book collection for use or a space that has some bookish connection to it....
Hear me out. In my professional life, I’ve worked at both an independent bookstore that had, in addition to their new trade books department, a used and textbooks department that bought back textbooks and used trade books. I’ve also worked in a public library that ran a huge donated books/Little Free Libraries (LFL) program throughout our city, in addition to hosting regular used book sales in conjunction with our Friends....
By “all of this” she means, of course, the COVID-19 Pandemic sweeping the country. She went on to tell what the main characters from her best-selling novels The Hate U Give and On the Come Up would be doing during social distancing. Twitter eagerly responded, adding their input and asking Thomas more questions. Several other authors chimed in as the conversation continued, including LL McKinney, Elizabeth Acevedo, and Ally Carter....
Despite the fact that he’s celebrating his 80th anniversary this year, Green Arrow…doesn’t exactly have a comparable roster of enemies. Green Arrow has, like, the Red Dart. (He shoots darts. That are red.) But I’ve been digging through older GA stories lately, and I’ve discovered a forgotten villain who puts Ollie’s current lineup to shame. My friends, I bring you the brilliant Professor Million. Professor Million first appeared in More Fun Comics #88 (February 1943) in a story called “The Mystery of the Mathematical Master,” for which I was able to track down a penciller credit (Cliff Young) but no writer....
Graphic novels on audio are a little bit like recordings of live music. They’re a translation. They’re not worse than the original versions with printed illustrations. They’re not better. They’re just a different way of experiencing an art form. I’ve recently discovered how much I love reading comics this way. It reminds me of how many ways there are to enjoy something. It’s frankly incredible that visual stories can be turned into audio stories, and that they’re just as moving, funny, exciting, and informative....
Over the years, Oprah has magnified books that might have otherwise gone uncelebrated, minting books on the bestseller lists and amplifying underrepresented voices from marginalized backgrounds. Moreover, reading Oprah’s Book Club selections makes reading fun; you know you aren’t reading alone. With thousands if not millions of people reading along with you, you’ll find a kinship with other book lovers. The Longevity of Oprah’s Book Club Read Harder: An Oprah Book Club Selection Best Online Book Clubs
Recommended to me by a friend, I went in without any expectations and came out loving Murderbot and eagerly looking forward to reading the rest of the series. The story is told from the point of view of Murderbot and that made it really enjoyable. Murderbot just wants to be left alone to watch its TV shows but has to interact with humans and I’m sure some of us can relate to that....
American Girl Doll Quiz So which doll did you get? Share your results in the comments! Check out more on quizzes on Book Riot: Quiz: Tell Us Your Favorite Children’s Books and We’ll Tell You Which Baby-Sitters Club Member You Are Which Literary Chef Are You? Take the Quiz! Quiz: Which Hollywood Monster Are You? *American Girl Doll images from americangirl.com
Created by Book Riot, this smartly designed reading log consists of entry pages to record stats, impressions, and reviews of each book you read. Evenly interspersed among these entry pages are 12 challenges inspired by Book Riot’s annual Read Harder initiative, which began in 2015 to encourage readers to pick up passed-over books, try out new genres, and choose titles from a wider range of voices and perspectives. Indulge your inner book nerd and read a book about books, get a new perspective on current events by reading a book written by an immigrant, find a hidden gem by reading a book published by an independent press, and so much more....
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Created by Book Riot, this smartly designed reading log consists of entry pages to record stats, impressions, and reviews of each book you read. Evenly interspersed among these entry pages are 12 challenges inspired by Book Riot’s annual Read Harder initiative, which began in 2015 to encourage readers to pick up passed-over books, try out new genres, and choose titles from a wider range of voices and perspectives. Indulge your inner book nerd and read a book about books, get a new perspective on current events by reading a book written by an immigrant, find a hidden gem by reading a book published by an independent press, and so much more....
Let’s begin! If It’s for My Daughter, I’d Even Defeat a Demon Lord by Chirolu While on a mission, an adventurer stumbles across a young demon girl. He’s too soft-hearted to leave her to die, so he takes the girl with him. And wouldn’t you know it, he ends up being her guardian and actually liking it! This raises some questions. Like how do you balance being an adventurer and a father?...
While the comic began his love affair with comics, he’s now working to bring more diverse characters to both crime fiction and comics. For instance, he’s just announced the release of Araña and Spider-Man 2099: Dark Tomorrow in May 2023. He’s also a great supporter of fellow writers. I highly recommend following him on Twitter, because he’s constantly promoting the works of writers that he has just finished and loved....
