Instead, I wanted to create a book that would explore the body in ways I’d never seen done before: I wanted to cover as much about the human experience with a body as possible on the physical front, as well as on the political, social, and cultural fronts. The book had to be real about bodies, without once being embarrassed, ashamed, or worried about going too far or being too raw....
Also, we had watched The Neverending Story possibly over a dozen times by this point in our young lives. The nostalgic classic fantasy film, based on the children’s book of the same name by German author Michael Ende, translated by Ralph Manheim, had long ago shaped my vision of the perfect book encounter. I’m certain I’m not alone in deeply relating to bookish Bastian, who turned to immersive stories for an escape from a lackluster and stressful reality....
The dragons have declared war! After a humiliating defeat at the hands of Kendra and Seth, Celebrant, King of Dragons, prepares to unleash his fury and take control of his native preserve. Two of the seven dragon sanctuaries have already fallen. Will Wyrmroost be next? One thing is certain – dragons are deadly foes, and one wrong move could bring swift defeat. It will take more than Kendra, Seth, and their current allies have ever given to endure the wrath of the Dragon King....
If what you saw in When They See Us moved you to know more about police corruption, brutality, and the prison industrial complex, then look no further. (Just kidding, please look far and wide and read as much as you can on such a crucial topic!) These books are great for either those just wading into the topic or seasoned readers looking for more information. The Central Park Five: The Untold Story Behind One Of New York City’s Most Infamous Crimes by Sarah Burns The first thing you might want to read is more about the case itself....
The Gospel According to The Fix: An Insider’s Guide to a Less Than Holy World of Politics by Chris Cillizza Chris Cillizza is a blogger for The Washington Post’s political blog The Fix, and this book is his primer to the world of national politics. Even for a journalist, Cillizza is remarkably balanced, focusing on how political issues play themselves out more than taking a position on hot-button issues or advocating for or against particular candidates....
I’m talking about rakish Robin Hood types with a propensity for sarcastic banter. They’re clever and sassy, handy with both a rapier and a rapier wit, but never excessively cruel. They could kill you easily, but they’re not going to (or if they do, they’ll probably feel bad about it later). My ideal rogue is a con-man who deceives people primarily for the greater good, a thief who tries to steal only from those who can afford the donation, an seemingly cold-hearted assassin who balks at targeting innocents....
DC’s released a whole school of character posters to show off the movie’s starfish-studded cast. In case you’re unfamiliar with some of these undersea denizens, here’s a rundown to get you all cod up: Jason Momoa as Aquaman/Arthur Curry The son of an Atlantean woman and a human man, Aquaman has the power to telepathically communicate with and command aquatic animals, incredible strength and speed, and (helpfully, all things considered) breathe underwater....
Lena has killer style, an awesome boyfriend, and a plan. She knows she’s going to make it big. Campbell, on the other hand, is just trying to get through the year at her new school. When both girls attend the Friday-night football game, what neither expects is for everything to descend into sudden mass chaos. Chaos born from violence and hate. Chaos that unexpectedly throws them together. They aren’t friends....
Trautsch was in a back room when she heard a voice being raised in the main library area. When she came out to investigate, she saw Van Orden angrily questioning the display, calling the books “disgusting” and claiming that taxpayers shouldn’t have to see them. He wanted to know who had put up the display so that he could “teach them a lesson.” Trautsch, who identifies as part of the LGBTQ community, was too intimidated to admit that it was her....
The closest we get is a date suggested in Before Green Gables by Budge Wilson, officially authorised by Montgomery’s estate and family. And while I’ll take it as semi-canon, I like to use my imagination and daydream of when her birthday might be, how Anne would celebrate, and any inspiration it can give me for my own birthday. I know I’m not alone. Anne has so many kindred spirits amongst us mere readers....
The union is bargaining primarily for higher pay, which they claim hasn’t kept pace with inflation and does not reflect a living wage in New York. This is made especially frustrating because of HarperCollins’s recent acquisition. As one representative said, “If they can buy a whole division and still have record setting profits, they can raise salaries to match the cost of living.” They also are looking to create a “more diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace,” which they say HarperCollins is only playing lip service to at the moment: “Our members are tired of empty gestures....
I’ve pulled together a mixture of novels and graphic novels that feature friendship, queer joy, coming out, sports, and all the other good stuff that made you love Heartstopper so much in the first place. I can’t guarantee every book will feature all of those things at once because I’m not a magician, but you get the idea. I wanted to include a little bit of everything in this list since Heartstopper features gay, lesbian, bi, and trans representation, so we’ve got m/m romance, sapphic romance, trans joy, and bi and ace characters....
At age 30, I have some questions. Was the romance always planned from the beginning of the series? Did it never occur to literally anyone who read the book(s) before publication that maybe the best love interest for our young protagonist isn’t…someone more than a decade older than her and also her teacher? Why is it a source of speculation to all the other adults in the series that Numair might be sleeping with his much-younger protege before he actually declares his feelings and not presented as something deeply weird or cause for concern?...
There were two roads to choose from. When your audience is a coterie of squirmy, nose-picking 3- to 4-year-olds, you can imagine what kind of books would attract them the best: funny, imaginative, silly ones. But…is that what I wanted to do? As a brown person living in a predominantly white, predominantly well-to-do neighborhood in the already exorbitantly priced Bay Area, was I doing a disservice to these children by opting for safe and simple?...
Sylvie needs a man of substance to help her run her business. What she gets is Jimmy Fisher. The last thing Sylvie Schrock King needs around Rising Star Farm is a grown boy working for her, especially her neighbor Edith’s son. The woman holds a serious grudge against Sylvie, and hiring Jimmy Fisher will only fan the flames of Edith’s rancor. But Sylvie is desperate for help on the farm, and Jimmy understands horses like no one else....
I took a look at 2021’s most anticipated and best-of lists from a few publications to see what I could find. The Overlapping Books First, let’s talk about what kind of overlap actually exists between these lists, one publication at a time. There were quite a few publications that posted either best-of or most anticipated lists, but not both, so those were, obviously, left out of this. In total, I looked at ten publications....
It’s also been especially challenging in the last year as pressure has mounted to support and buy from local businesses rather than large chain stores, since the latter will most likely have no problem coming out clean on the other side of the pandemic. As multiple lockdowns and limited access to the library have forced me to completely reevaluate the way I consume literature, a shining beacon of hope arrived practically on my doorstep: a previously smaller independent bookstore in the mall near my house (the mall where I work, no less) moved to a much bigger space where they’ve been able to expand not only their selection but the literary atmosphere that every bookstore should provide: bursting with words and possibilities....
Book Riot I won’t belabor this one — you’re already here, so you probably know! But Book Riot is a great resource to see which books are trending. Checking the homepage daily can give you an idea of which titles are mentioned again and again, both front and backlist. We also offer newsletters so you can stay up-to-date on the latest in specific genres and other areas, as well as podcasts....
Book Riot Insiders New Releases Index The Insiders New Releases Index helps you keep tabs on all the new releases. The Book Riot team gathers all the relevant new releases info into one place for you, and best of all, it’s organized by release date. The site also allows you to filter information by genre, recently added, or trending—all the while keeping things organized by date. Finally, with an account you’re able to save books to your “Watchlist,” so you can filter in only the books you have your eye on....
