The ampersand is a cool symbol, with a wide range of typographic options available to it. And the further you dig into those options, the more apparent the symbol’s historical origins become — and indeed, this contributed to the time it took for me to choose which type of ampersand to permanently attach to my body, as the meanings were multiple. An ampersand represents the word “and,” and it’s common across Romance languages....
I was 10 years old and in the middle of a glorious, book-filled summer break. The sun was just beginning to sink toward the horizon as I set the table and my mom cooked at the stove. “What was it about?” she asked me, because she’s the kind of mom every bookworm deserves. “It’s about a girl who died.” While my mom struggled to find the right words, my 12-year-old brother deadpanned, “So you liked the book because somebody died....
Several of Schwab’s books have been optioned for film or television. She frequently reminds her fans that film production moves slowly and that option is just that, an agreement between an author and a potential film producer for the rights to purchase a screenplay. There are a lot of steps to a finished film. This is simply a rundown because there are a lot of books and a lot of news out there and I’ve done my best to put it together for my fellow Schwab fans....
In Silent Spring, Rachel Carson laments over our world’s decay, stating that we made the decision to make our environment an unsuitable place to live. Jean Rostand says “The obligation to endure gives us the right to know,” and I am not too sure about that anymore. Thousands of COVID-19 cases are announced each day, and I turn every night into a flurry of panic believing I am sick, when I have not seen anyone in months....
The iNaturalist app is a joint initiative by the California Academy of Sciences and the National Geographic Society. “One of the world’s most popular nature apps, iNaturalist helps you identify the plants and animals around you…” And it is a great community party of like-minded nature nerds. At the seashore this summer in a tide pool? People like us frequently find ourselves in them. Peterson’s Field Guide To The Atlantic Seashore Is Actually A Guide To Life....
From characters to quirky items from this magical world, I hope you find something to make your world a little bit more magic. Alice in Wonderland Enamel Pins: Alice Let’s start with a very classic depiction of Alice. For the Disney lovers. And move right on to a completely unconventional one, which looks amazing. This smiling Alice in Wonderland looks like a drawing, even in enamel form. Alice in pink a tea cup!...
As of this writing, I’m pleased to report that I have completed all the English credits required for my university degree, after which I told everyone close to me that I will never take an English class again if I can help it. Which is not to say that I hate English classes now or think they weren’t the right path for me — they 100% were. I just can’t possibly bring myself to write one more analytical essay about a piece of literature for academic purposes because I’m too busy trying to relearn how read for pleasure....
Established by the Whiting Foundation in 1985, the Whiting Awards are committed to gifting significant monetary support to emerging writers, based on early career achievements and their future literary potential. Each recipient receives $50,000 with the intention of encouraging full-time commitment to their work, and literary experimentation. This year’s recipients are being awarded in work that covers a variety of writing disciplines. The winners are being recognized for their work in fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and playwriting....
I’m currently about a third of the way through The Name of the Wind, the first book in Patrick Rothfuss’s Kingkiller Chronicle trilogy. It’s one of my partner’s favorites, and I’ve got plenty of time right now to dive into a 600-plus page fantasy book. I’ve been enjoying it so far, but I recently made the mistake of logging onto my favorite least-favorite website, Goodreads, to check on the status of the series’s third installment, The Doors of Stone....
To Sleep in a Sea of Stars, the new epic novel from #1 New York Times bestselling author of Eragon, Christopher Paolini is now available in paperback!Kira Navárez dreamed of life on new worlds.Now she’s awakened a nightmare.During a routine survey mission on an uncolonized planet, Kira finds an alien relic. At first she’s delighted, but elation turns to terror when the ancient dust around her begins to move. And while Kira faces her own horrors, Earth and its colonies stand upon the brink of annihilation....
Whether you’re a devoted space enthusiast looking to share your love of the cosmos with your little one, a newbie to the study of the solar system, or are just wanting more variety in baby books about the moon, there’s something in this list for you. Take baby readers on a journey through the planets with a colorful intro to the solar system, blast off with the Space Baby series, or settle down with the lullaby-like Touch the Brightest Star by Christie Matheson....
Nestled in North Carolina wilderness, Cutter’s Pass seems like an idyllic small town for rafting, hiking, and relaxing — apart from the string of unexplained disappearances, that is. After investigative journalist Landon West goes missing, local inn manager Abby Lovett is shocked to find his brother, Trey, at her reception desk, asking for answers and accommodations. An unlikely pair of outsiders, the two soon discover new evidence that forces Abby to face that her dearest neighbors and friends may be harboring dark and deadly secrets....
Book Riot is teaming up with Reading Group Gold for a chance to win a stack of books worth talking about! Romance Reader Enamel Pin: Wear your romance reading badge with pride! Storytime Squirrels Print: This is a fun print, perfect for nurseries and reading nooks. Cozy Bookmark Set: Let’s stay home, get cozy, and READ! Classic Book Cover Coasters: Rest your mug on these literary and fun coasters. Let’s Get Lit…erary!...
Acclaimed science reporter Erika Engelhaupt investigates the gross, strange, and morbid absurdities of our bodies and our universe. From the research biologist who stung himself with every conceivable insect to the world’s most murderous mammals, this entertaining book explores oft-ignored but alluring facets of biology, anatomy, space exploration, nature, and more. Featuring interviews with leading researchers in the field and a large dose of wit, this provocative book reveals the most intriguing real-world applications of science in all their glory....
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Check out (heh) these sweet book rings. Whether you’ll wear them on your fingers, loop ’em on a chain, or choose to gift them to a fellow bookworm who seems to have everything, these book rings are unique symbols of living a life in books. Prices for these rings range from super affordable to, uh, big splurges, as you’ll see. Book Rings For Each Of Your Fingers Sport a sterling silver open book ring....
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Today’s edition of kids’ book deals is sponsored by Algonquin Young Readers
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Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by Honey Girl by Morgan Rogers, from Park Row Books. Sometimes I Lie by Alice Feeney for $2.99 The Architect’s Apprentice by Elif Shfak for $1.99 The Project: A Novel by Courtney Summers for $2.99 Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson for $2.99 Black Boy Out of Time: A Memoir by Hari Ziyad for $4.99 I Have Always Been Me: A Memoir by Precious Brady-Davis for $4....
