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Captain Marvel Quotes “My name is Carol Danvers. Ever since I was a little kid, I didn’t fit in. See, I always wanted to fly.” —Captain Marvel Primer Pages (2017) “Even with my back against the wall—I don’t give up!” “You don’t have to thank me. I absorbed you. We’re practically related.” —Captain Marvel Vol 7 #8 “I don’t need a power-up to kick your ass, slimeball. I got some moves” —Captain Marvel Vol 8 #14 “This isn’t a question of what I’m not....

So for those who need it this time of year, here are 20 must-read novels (across genres) that focus on families that are made instead of born. A Tale for the Time Being by Ruth Ozeki Though it doesn’t take the traditional form of a found family setup, but A Tale for the Time Being has given me the same comforting feeling since I first read it. The two main characters in the novel don’t exist on the same continent, but nonetheless share a deep and unlikely bond....

Here are 20 such children’s books that depict the diversity of family life, and also show what really makes a family—love and care. Board Books About Family Love Makes A Family By Sophie Beer Every kind and type of family can be found in this board book. It’s a joyful and bright celebration of the many ways families take care of and love one another, from waking up bright and early in the morning to the sound of drumming, to splashing in the biggest puddles....

To find new horror books you may not have heard of, I utilized one of my favorite Goodreads stats: sorting by “num ratings” to find the best horror books you’ve never heard of. My self-imposed parameters for this were that the book had to be published prior to 2020 and have less than 250 Goodreads reviews. I also wanted to focus on the horror genre, though some of the following books may overlap into other categories—however, they are primarily horror....

Chair of the judges Martha Lane Fox commented on the list, “We are all living in challenging, sad, and complex times so incredible stories provide hope, a moment of escape and a point of connection now more than ever. Choosing the shortlist was tough—we went slowly and carefully and passions ran high—just as you would want in such a process. But we are all so proud of these books—all readers will find solace if they pick one up....

Acclaimed writer Maggie O’Farrell’s latest novel Hamnet is set in England in the 16th century and was inspired by the life and death of Shakespeare’s only son, Hamnet. Historians believe that Hamnet died from the plague, and O’Farrell’s poignant and timely novel explores family, grief, and loss. In her announcement, Chair of the Judges Martha Lane Fox said that “Hamnet, while set long ago, like all truly great novels expresses something profound about the human experience that seems both extraordinarily current and at the same time, enduring....

2022 picture books had a big range. There are stories about Native American traditions, making Sunday pancakes, an elephant shipwrecked on a small island, and explorations of subjects from concrete to the Monterey Bay to the history of pizza! Some 2022 picture books will make readers giggle and laugh with silly delight. And others will make readers think about how to handle big emotions. Some 2022 picture books are full of fascinating facts....

I reread the book as I was writing this piece, and I was struck by how abstract it is. It wasn’t always easy for me to picture the action or the environment, partially because there’s so much of both, and I think that’s reflected in the truly remarkable diversity of the book’s covers. It was also remarkable to notice what a textbook ADHD queen Meg is. That observation helped me understand why I, as a kid who overly regulated my emotions allllll the way down, did not relate to her outbursts the way other readers did....

These cloth books are perfect for newborns and young babies, because they get kids used to the idea of books before they’re ready to actually hold one. As they get a little older, babies can stare at high-contrast pages that are designed for their developing eyes. And, of course, they can be grabbed, chewed, and used as a pillow. The interesting thing about looking for cloth books for babies is that they’re not produced like regular books....

But I don’t really think we need another white anthropologist educating about a non-white religion. That doesn’t mean that you can’t look into it yourself and find value in it. Buddhist philosophies may be a tool that will help you find peace, which is why I made this list. Here I’ve collected 25 books that represent both an introduction to Buddhism and a selection of the core texts that have shaped Buddhist thought and practice along with a few titles on poetry & memoirs from practitioners....

Like so many Americans, these past few days I have been working through a range of emotions—grief, anger, shame, hate, fear. I think one of the most important things we can do right now is promote and spread positive emotions: love, empathy, respect. This is the only way I can think to fight the hate and fear I see around me and within me. So here are some picture books that I, and some of my fellow Rioters, have found to be especially focused on love, empathy, and respect; they’re about embracing people’s differences and standing up for what you believe in....

It’s a lot. My own experience was especially difficult due to going to a brand new school for my 5th grade year, which I do not recommend. As previously mentioned, though, books helped me through this as they have helped me through other difficult situations. There are books for 5th graders that can help your young ones enjoy their new position as the big people on campus, brief as though it may be....

There’s something really personal about hearing someone talking to you for hours that builds a familiarity. Storytelling opens up our hearts to those telling us the story, whether they are authors, actors, or narrators. There are some narrators whose voices I’ve been listening to for so long that I am ready for a story as soon as I hear them start speaking. These are narrators whose voices make me settle in, my subconscious saying, ‘This is going to be good!...

A gorgeously illustrated collection of twelve original stories by the New York Times bestselling author of The Hazel Wood and The Night Country. Journey into the Hinterland, a brutal and beautiful world where a young woman spends a night with Death, brides are wed to a mysterious house in the trees, and an enchantress is killed twice—and still lives. Perfect for new readers and dedicated fans alike, Tales from the Hinterland will include gorgeous illustrations by Jim Tierney, foil stamping, two-color interior printing, and two-color printed endpapers....

While these common highlights are true, they’re hardly the full story. Medusa’s mythical origin story is much less widely known. She was one of the Gorgons—three demigod sisters each with a different gift. Medusa was the only mortal among them. Intriguingly, Medusa is sometimes depicted as beautiful and highly seductive, and other times, she is described as hideous. Indeed, the root for the word “gorgon” itself means “terrible” or “dreadful....

The World According to Physics by Jim Al-Khalili (Princeton University Press, March 10, 2020) Ever wanted to get into quantum physics, but been afraid to try? This book might be the answer. Bestselling author and BBC host Jim Al-Kahlili invites us to understand reality and the universe better as he explains modern physics to us. If, like me, you have been waking up every morning for the last three years since the disastrous Brexit referendum thinking “WTF, UK?...

“If you’ve ever purchased a used book or cracked open a library title, chances are you’ve seen something unexpectedly falling from inside its pages. Sometimes it’s a grocery list; other times it might be a bookmark or photograph. Others have been lucky enough to find something with a little more financial or historical value. Check out some of the more surprising things that have been tucked inside old volumes.” looks through old books for large sums of money “Murray respected Darwin and rarely confronted the naturalist directly....

The Grammys are an annual award ceremony that celebrates and recognizes audio content, and mostly focuses on music. They trophy that winners are awarded is a gold-colored gramophone, and the winners are chosen by the voters of the Recording Academy; these are music industry professionals. Many awards are handed out across musical genres, like Album Of The Year; Best Rock Song; Best Traditional R&B Performance; and Best Latin Rock or Alternative Album....

The Kaiju Preservation Society is John Scalzi’s first standalone adventure since his New York Times bestseller Redshirts.Jamie Gray is a driver for food delivery apps. Until Jamie gets recruited for an “animal rights organization.” What Jamie doesn’t know is that the animals their team cares for aren’t really in our world. On an alternate Earth, massive dinosaur-like creatures named Kaiju roam a human-free world. They’re the universe’s largest, most dangerous panda and they’re in trouble....

What is Prime Reading? What is Prime Reading, you say? Isn’t it like Kindle Unlimited? Not exactly, reader. We have a post that explains the two programs here, but briefly: Prime Reading is a program that offers a rotating selection of about 1000 ebooks to Prime subscribers for free. So, even if you don’t have a Kindle Unlimited subscription, as long as you’re a Prime member you get free books! YAY FREE BOOKS!...