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The book is formatted in much the same way as the blog. There is little or no commentary from Popek. He generally includes a photograph of the book and the item found. When there are words involved, he offers a transcription. If he is able to easily identify the people involved, he might make a note about who they were and where they lived. The items included in the book range from the expected – actual bookmarks, photographs, and receipts – to the unusual, including a hairnet (inside Elements of Mechanics and Machine Design) and unused cap gun caps (inside Tom Swift and His Rocket Ship)....

“The poem calls out the privileges bestowed upon those with lighter skin and the injustices thrust upon members of the Black community. As a tribute to the Black Lives Matter movement, the opening clip shows a graphic listing the names of hundreds of Black men and women who lost their lives in instances of police brutality. ‘A lot of times, I think, people have a hard time accepting certain things as racist because they know that they’ve done those things,’ Lacey told POPSUGAR....

So, the way I decided to structure this post is through a timeline evolution. That way, not only will you be able to see different art styles, but also understand a little bit of the background behind each one. I hope that if you are already a major fan of graphic novels and comics, you will understand their context a bit better, or if you are just now becoming interested in them as a medium, that you can have a well-rounded list to explore....

“Please don’t talk to me about isolation. No one has to tell me how it changes a person. I am isolation.” —Delia Owens, Where the Crawdads Sing As a single mother, I am not unaccustomed to feelings of social isolation, and the advice I collected like seashells and feathers from Kya’s story helped me process these feelings. Despite Kya existing only fictionally, her words rung true within me, and the relief at feeling understood was palpable....

In order to be good, a mystery depends on several things, and being able to conceal whodunit isn’t always a sign that a mystery is, in fact, good. Otherwise, books like The Secret History and TV shows like Colombo would have their days counted from conception, since they pretty much start off by presenting the murderer to us. A lot of the components of mysteries depend much more on the reader than on the book....

Sometimes a book can help you do a hard job. It can say for you what you can’t quite spit out. It can help you give advice that someone might not take from your own mouth. It can offer, on your behalf, inspiration or comfort or comic relief to a person in need. Usually, when I am searching for the right gift at the right time for the right person, it’s a book....

Joe is a bookstore manager who falls for a lovely woman, Beck, when she visits the store for a book—Desperate Characters by Paula Fox. Witty banter ensues (the book is in the celebrity author section because she’s the grandmother of Madonna or something), and after scanning her credit card, Joe looks her up on the internet. Like ya do. Then he learns everything about her and starts showing up at places she frequents....

(You know what’s funny? When I first compiled this list, I thought “Wow, only seven this year?” What a time we live in, that seven superhero movies—ones starring nobodies like Morbius and the Eternals—seems like a small amount. My goodness.) Grab your 2020 calendar and start penciling in those opening weekend movie dates! Do note that the release dates below are based on information available at the time of this writing, so make sure to confirm closer to go time before you hit up Fandango....

I hope got a good recommendation from this American history book quiz! For more reading suggestions check out this list of inclusive American history books or these must read books about American politics.

Some animals have main character energy (MCE), not going to lie. I believe the ones I’m mentioning in this article have a lot of MCE or are beginning to have it. I mean, some of these covers have these cuties before even the protagonists, so you know what? They are clearly the light, the sun, the shining beacon of their own books. Most of the time, whenever I see a pet on the cover, they have a focal part in the story....

The trailer shows Margaret (played by Abby Ryder Fortson) learning about puberty, joining secrets clubs with friends, and praying for normalcy — all with nostalgic ’70s trappings. Margaret’s mother (played by Rachel McAdams) also tries to adjust to their new surroundings, as Margaret’s grandmother (played by Kathy Bates) pushes against her family having left her behind in New York City. The movie also stars Elle Graham and Benny Safdie, and is directed by Kelly Fremon Craig, who directed The Edge of Seventeen....

It’s been a minute since we went took a look at a hero from the Big Two, but DC graced us with the trailer for a new Batman animated feature film last week. The ’70s-set, uber-groovy Batman: Soul of the Dragon is set for streaming release January 12, 2020 and DVD release on January 26. Directed by Sam Liu, the newest Elseworlds story finds Bruce Wayne training in martial arts under a world renown master with DCU brawlers Ben Turner/Bronze Tiger (Michael Jai White), Shiva (Kelly Hu), and Richard Dragon (Mark Dasascos)....

I am, of course, talking about this lady: and this book: But couldn’t I be talking about any bookworm, really? Everyone thinks of Hocus Pocus as a Halloween movie. Some of us consider it a silly, nostalgia-triggering classic; others mock it lovingly; maybe someone somewhere hates it, but I’ve yet to meet that person. Sure, it has witches and trick-or-treaters, even an appearance by the Devil (dressed as Garry Marshall—or is that the other way around?...

Expansion this size is possible because of a strengthened interest in books and reading that came as a result of the pandemic — more people read because they were stuck at home, and Barnes & Noble locations were able to improve stores while they were closed. At its peak in 2008, Barnes & Noble had 726 locations throughout the U.S., but now has 600. With its plan for openings in 2023, it will see more stores opened than closed....

Readers who too often finish a book before their trip is over or forget to pack a book in the first place, rejoice! Guests of the Ben West Palm can now simply dial “0” to request a delivery to their hotel room. The bookish fun continues with a customized tasseled bookmark and, if the guest is feeling peckish, they can order a “Book Bite.” Book Bites offer reader-guests with an additional sensory experience with their books: small plates of food paired specifically to their title of choice....

Pinkney’s expressive, thoughtful watercolor illustrations brought to life the words of many famous authors, including Margaret Wise Brown, Barry Wittenstein, Hans Christian Anderson, and Julius Lester, and he illustrated many Bible story retellings. He collaborated with his wife, Gloria, a children’s book author, on Back Home and other stories. On his personal website, he said that his work was “text inspired” and that the manuscript would provide the clues and direction he needed, but his illustrations perhaps shone brightest in his wordless books....

Book Riot is teaming up with Early Bird Books to give away a 1-year subscription to Scribd! Girls Just Wanna Have Books Enamel Pin: I mean, don’t we ALL just wanna have books? Maya Angelou Sticker: This gorgeous sticker reads, “A wise woman wishes to be no one’s enemy; a wise woman refuses to be anyone’s victim.” Book Lover Sweatshirt: Get a cozy sweatshirt for your long reading sessions! Lara Jean’s Kitchen Candle: Want to live like Lara Jean?...

Little River, New York, 1994: April Sawicki is living in a motorless motorhome that her father won in a poker game. Failing out of school, picking up shifts at a local diner, she’s left fending for herself in a town where she’s never quite felt at home. When she “borrows” her neighbor’s car to perform at an open mic night, she realizes her life could be much bigger than where she came from....

Often when I am reading, I struggle to label my books, and I often wish there were more genres to choose from. So I asked around and found out book genres that don’t exist, but several book lovers wish they did. Of course, you might argue that the genres I speak of below, even if they got introduced into a book catalogue, would be categories or tags, not genres – and you’re not wrong....

Of course, if you’re like many of us, fall can also be a time where the dip in natural light means you start feeling crummy. One solution to that is to try to lean into the season by creating the perfect autumnal reading space — as well as picking out the ideal TBR, of course. The Book Riot editors — Erica Ezeifedi, Kelly Jensen, Danika Ellis, and Vanessa Diaz — are here to help by highlighting our fall reading essentials....