Now that you’ve taken the hardest Jane Austen quiz ever and we’ve established your literary street cred, here are some other quizzes you might want to take a gander at! Which Jane Austen Heroine Are You? Who Is Your Austenian Boo? Are You A Jane Austen Expert? Which Bennet Sister From Pride and Prejudice Are You? Which Secondary Jane Austen Character Are You?
A gripping psychological thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of The Girl Before. Abbie awakens in a daze with no memory of who she is or how she landed in this unsettling condition. The man by her side claims to be her husband, Tim Scott, an icon of the tech world and founder of the lucrative Scott Robotics. But as Abbie pieces together memories of her marriage, she begins questioning Tim’s motives–and his version of events....
Based on the franchise — which includes game shows, computer games, a previous animated series and several novels — we get a flipped perspective where Carmen is a protagonist rather than an elusive antagonist. She still eludes the authorities, trolls them, and doesn’t go for the simple solution of allying with Interpol or any local authorities. Obviously Carmen enjoys the thrill of the chase, but while Interpol may not know her, V....
For those who don’t know, the Will Eisner Comic Industry Awards are like the “Oscars” of the comics world. So every year, a panel of judges give out these awards in more than two dozen categories, celebrating the best creators and publications of the past year in categories like Best Single Issue or Best New Series. Plus, they also induct new creators into their Hall of Fame. This year’s top winner was Gene Luen Yang, who took home three awards: Best Publication for Kids and Best Adaptation from Another Medium for Superman Smashes the Klan, and Best Publication for Teens for Dragon Hoops....
U: Uganda V: Vietnam W: Warhol, Andy X: Xenophobia Y: Yoruba Z: Zest Whew. X and Z were tough this round. Where to next, friends? While I still giggle about some modern art because my cat really could do that, the fact of the matter is, it is simultaneously true that anything can be art and that work that isn’t to my taste may be a masterpiece to the person standing next to me, and I don’t get to judge....
I think the villains deserve a chance to shine. After all, they’re the ones who keep things interesting, aren’t they? What fun would the heroes be if they didn’t have anyone to challenge them? F: Fana G: Gorilla Grodd H: The Hand I: Ijyūin J: Jiro Hotta All right, all right, all right. F–J, more villains at play. We’ve got some good ones coming up in the next few weeks, too!...
But personally, I love recommending books. It is one of my rare talents (if I do say so myself) to be able to choose books for people – aside from balancing a spoon on my nose and parallel parking – and it’s a huge reason I started blogging about books in the first place. Like Amanda, I’ve been a bookseller; however, I don’t currently work in a bookstore, so I don’t think I’m as worn out by giving suggestions at the end of the day....
Fans of the book may have been caught off guard by the show’s description from Variety: “In the series, after a near-death experience, college grad Cassidy moves to Scotland to study paranormal psychology at the University of Edinburgh in hopes of learning more about her strange connection to the afterlife. There she meets the enigmatic Dr. Barrow and discovers that her gift is more powerful that she ever thought possible....
What is cottagecore? In a piece for Architectural Digest, Kate Reggev defines it as “a movement hearkening back to agricultural life, skills, and crafts”. In a world where stress, pain, and fear are ever-present, and where deafening levels of noise are something we’ve had to become used to, the idea of running away to a cottage in the countryside, where we can spend our time taking walks, picking flowers, baking, and reading by the fireplace, sounds very tempting....
The copyright information is spread across multiple pages in a single line, and the acknowledgements are spelled out in tiny white type around the book’s edges. It’s a fabulous design, which is expected from a book about design school written by someone who is probably the most famous book designer ever. Now, I know you’re not supposed to judge a book by its cover. I learned that lesson from Ms....
But why a list of Dracula themed gifts in the middle of winter—wouldn’t you say that’s more of an October idea? Well you see something very neat is happening in a few months. This April, for the first time, the Horror Writers Association is taking their annual convention, StokerCon, and moving it across the pond to Scarborough, England, only about a 30 minute drive from Whitby Abbey itself—one of the inspirations for Stoker’s novel....
Wonder Woman debuted in All Star Comics #8, which was cover dated December–January 1941–1942, but actually hit stands on October 21, 1941, so this month marks her 80th anniversary. She was created by William Moulton Marston and Harry G. Peter, and designed both to appeal to little girl readers and to support Marston’s belief in female superiority. Early Wonder Woman comics are infamously weird, so let’s take a look at this one, and see how it measures up to today!...
Governor Ron DeSantis said that publishers are “indoctrinating concepts like race essentialism, especially, bizarrely, for elementary school students. I’m grateful that Commissioner Corcoran and his team at the Department have conducted such a thorough vetting of these textbooks to ensure they comply with the law.” Commissioner of Education Richard Corcoran claims that “Florida has become a national leader in education under the vision and leadership of Governor DeSantis. When it comes to education, other states continue to follow Florida’s lead as we continue to reinforce parents’ rights by focusing on providing their children with a world-class education without the fear of indoctrination or exposure to dangerous and divisive concepts in our classrooms....
Animals Can’t choose between cats and dogs? Why not both? This cute, minimalist pattern would be a great addition to any room. Just don’t let your cat knock it down! The Pin Are you a nature lover? Try this gorgeous deer scene for a more challenging piece. The Pin Nature If you’re not opposed to doing a bit of cutting in addition to folding, try this beautiful, intricate flower pattern! The Pin And of course, no flower is complete without a butterfly!...
Oh, and if you do download these free ebooks and can afford it, please donate the cost of the book to a good cause. We recommend Black Lives Matter or the American Civil Liberties Union. From Haymarket Books Who Do You Serve, Who Do You Protect?: Police Violence and Resistance in the United States edited by Joe Macaré, Maya Schenwar, and Alana Yu-lan Price In this collection of reports and essays, read about police violence against BIPOC, miscarriages of justice, and failures of accountability and reform measures....
Friends of the Library typically have one main function: raising money for the library. Sometimes this is as simple as encouraging individuals to sign up to be a Friend of the Library which typically involves an annual membership fee. The money collected from membership goes toward the operation of the group and, more significantly, the library. Those funds might be used to help support library programs like supplying materials or paying speakers’ fees, to provide refreshments at programs, or, in some cases, to boost the spending budget for books, DVDs, and other materials....
TikToks have immense power over the sales of books, as exemplified by the spike in sales for novels like Adam Silvera’s They Both Die at the End or Madeline Miller’s The Song of Achilles. When a video goes viral, something wholly unexpected and unplannable, people pay attention. They listen. They buy. So much so that Barnes & Nobles across the country have entire displays dedicated to books popular on the app....
So you can imagine the discussions that were had after reading this tweet by Louisa (who is a magical unicorn with NextDoor postings that are nice and fun? I didn’t know that was a thing!). What if we combined the best of both worlds and came up with some kooky reading side quests? What if, and how — I did it! — Louisa 🌈👭 (@LouisatheLast) June 19, 2021 Visit 10 Little Free Libraries Rioter Carina Pereira rounded up Little Free Libraries Across all Seven Continents earlier this year, so you should be able to find ten....
Religious fiction is a touchy subject for obvious reasons, but I adore it. I like when Gods are humanized. When their lives are turned into characters that I can connect with and understand through the writer’s faith (or lack thereof), rather than untouchable figures that are supposed to teach me things through parables. I’m a practicing Hindu. This is important, because growing up with Hindu mythology is like growing up with your very own religion of a high fantasy series....
