Of course, I do not expect people to live forever, but some people feel like they have and they will. And in many ways Angela Lansbury will through so many iconic roles, including Mrs. Potts in Beauty and the Beast and Jessica Fletcher in Murder, She Wrote. Everyone who grew up watching Murder, She Wrote most likely has a sentimental memory. Surely (Don’t call me Shirley!) that is why the reruns still play all the time and people who grew up with the show watch it as a comfort show?...

Without further ado, let’s talk books and social justice:

Delicate Aggression: Savagery and Survival in the Iowa Writers’ Workshop by David O. Dowling (March 26) Put out by Yale University Press, you know by that title that some major tea is going to be spilled with this book. I read this in two or three days because I just couldn’t stop. It’s densely packed with information and well-researched, and each chapter focuses on a major writer who passed through the Workshop, like Flannery O’Connor, Sandra Cisneros and Joy Harjo, Anthony Swofford, Ayana Mathis, and much more....

There’s just one problem: I have definitely seen Star Trek. I love Star Trek: The Original Series (TOS) with my entire soul. I’ll occasionally watch the films TOS inspired, from The Voyage Home (the one that my old astrophysics professor called “the stupid whale movie”) to the J.J. Abrams reboot (it was fine) to Galaxy Quest (it counts!). I also have a passing familiarity with the characters and premises of the various spinoff series — some more than others....

Encanto is a musical animated film following a multigenerational Colombian family blessed with a variety of magical gifts. First released in November 2021, it’s the 60th film produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios, and none of us have been able to get the catchy songs by Lin-Manuel Miranda out of our heads since it hit screens. Visit the Madrigal’s casita and we’ll tell you where you’d fit into the fantastical family....

Back to School sounds great until you realize the cost. This back to school, shop Thrift Books.com and save big! ThriftBooks.com has over 13 million new and used books, so whether you’re looking for reference books, children’s books, college-level textbooks, or books for the entire family, ThriftBooks has it all. Join ReadingRewards loyalty program (it’s free to join!) and each purchase earns points for free book rewards. Who doesn’t love free books?...

The auction started March 29 and runs until April 12th. It originally had a goal of $5,000, but after beating that before the first day was up, it’s been increased to $50,000. In addition to signed and dedicated books, there are also some opportunities to name a character in an upcoming book. Let’s keep going.#AuthorsforUkraine #StandWithUkraine https://t.co/HaG75ZSIj1 — Amy Patricia Meade 🇺🇦 #StandWithUkraine (@amypmeade) March 30, 2022 All money raised will go to CARE’s Ukraine Crisis Fund, which will provide emergency supplies of food, water, and other supplies and assistance to Ukrainians....

Finding information about the designers and artists behind book covers isn’t always possible. I’ve done my best to track down that information. In places where that is missing, any leads would be appreciated. The Best Book Covers of 2019 The Ash Family by Molly Dektar Cover design and illustration by Kimberly Glyder. This is one of those covers of which I would happily buy a print and hang on my wall in the center of the living room....

So we wanted to share some of our favorite books that haven’t gotten the attention that they deserve. We used a completely arbitrary cut off line: books that have fewer than 100 ratings on Goodreads. We hope this helps you discover some great books you’ve never heard of! Go Gator and the Muddy Water by Zora Neale Hurston In college, I did a bunch of research on Florida writers, and I became enamored with Zora Neale Hurston....

TEDx houston: the power of vulnerability The Pin The Pin The Pin ted: listening to shame (2012) “Vulnerability is not weakness. I define vulnerability as emotional risk, exposure, uncertainty. It fuels our daily lives.” “Vulnerability is the birthplace of innovation, creativity, and change.” “To create is to make something that has never existed before. There’s nothing more vulnerable than that.” The Pin “[…] I did not learn about vulnerability and courage and creativity and innovation from studying vulnerability....

With the abrupt exit of the sweltering heat and humidity, I put my beach reads away and took out some books more suited to corduroy and hot tea. Most years, I welcome the cooler temperatures by reading a Victorian novel. During the summer, I have no patience for lengthy sentences, caches of characters, and unknown family relationships. But, once the weather cools, bring on the sentimentality, the orphans, and the 19th century social commentary....

If you’re a comics lover, don’t fret — it’s not too early to share your love of everything comics — yes, really! While they may not be excited for a trip to your local comic store just yet, there are plenty of board books with fun and age-appropriate introductions to comic book heroes and geek culture that are fun for you to read, too. (Because let’s be honest: reading a stack of board books can get tedious and having some fun books in the pile can make things a little less painful)....

If you’re like me and you want to get ahead of these upcoming releases, check out this list of 2020–2021 movies based on books. Of course, you’ll notice some updates to our previous list of 2020 book adaptations because COVID-19 happened and changed absolutely everything about everything. Note that this list is heavily centered on white authors. Movies Based on Books Coming Out in 2020 Movies Based on Books Coming Out in 2021 Movies Based on Books that Should Come Out in 2020–2021 While the titles above have confirmed their release dates, many films still have uncertain futures....

Here is a highly unscientific list of the best Roald Dahl books and an idea of where to start if you are a new reader to his book. Where to Start With the Best Roald Dahl Books: The Classics 1. Matilda Matilda is one of the most beloved Roald Dahl books for a reason. It celebrates a love of books that so many readers identify with. Although it contains a delightful revenge fantasy that can be very cathartic for readers of all ages....

The Chilling Adventures of Sabrina by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa, Robert Hack, and Jack Morelli With the new Netflix series coming out this month, now is the perfect time to read this horrifying comic. And trust me, this is not the teen witch you remember. Sabrina Spellman may still have a black cat and live with her aunts, but there’s less finger pointing and teen hijinx and more blood rituals and selling your soul to the devil here....

Wonder Woman Party Supplies: Decor Wonder Woman Wall Decal This Wonder Woman wall decal makes the perfect party decoration. And after the party, it may just make the perfect all-the-time decoration. Wonder Woman Party Sign If you’re planning a Wonder Woman birthday party, one of these age signs is a perfect addition to your decorations. Customizable Wonder Woman Banner If your Wonder Woman party is celebrating someone in particular, you’ve got to check out this customizable banner....

Okay, fine, let’s do talk about it. I had heard that the book was…cold. And that the movie was better, okay? But don’t you make the same mistake. To start, here’s an Ishiguro reading pathway. The Remains of The Day Repression Of impressive repression of emotion there is MUCH. MUCHLY. Perhaps because I am a parent what gutted me beyond The Remains of the Day‘s stunning, larger WWII historical themes and the non-starter relationship with Miss Kenton (played in the movie by Emma Thompson), was the exceedingly tiny lost sequin parlor drama of the relationship between the father and the son, Mr....

Things only became more embarrassing this year when I resolved to not accrue more than $30 in fines all year and, well, within two months not only doubled that, but ended up needing to pay for replacements of two books. Why did I need to replace those books, you ask? Because when we had those record-breaking cold days in Chicagoland, cases of seltzer exploded in my car, getting the books covered in ice, which then warmed up and melted, thereby destroying the spines and pages of those books....

When I walked up the short flight of marble stairs, past the doorman and the teeming traffic below, I was sad that I had not visited sooner. This unassuming museum isn’t very big; it only takes up one floor of a building where Lake Street and Michigan Avenue meet, yet it makes up for with ambition and scope. It is also inexpensive and the swag is great. Admission is 12 bucks, and there were free bookmarks to geek out over when I first came in the door....

— Tracey Baptiste (@TraceyBaptiste) October 25, 2018 In case you missed it, people are burning books again. You know, just like the Nazis. Last week in Orange City, Iowa, the director of a “pro-life,” “pro-family” group called Rescue the Perishing decided it would be a cool idea to burn books from the public library and broadcast it on Facebook Live. This dirtbag, who I refuse to give publicity by calling out by name, destroyed public property in protest of LGBTQ+ education, pride, and freedom....