Here are just six recent books to learn more about this 17th and 18th century royal dynasty. Stuart Dynasty Nonfiction Queen Anne: The Politics of Passion by Anne Somerset Queen Anne I, the main character in the new movie The Favourite, was long been overlooked by historians. At the core of this biography is a portrait of the deeply emotional, complex bond between the Queen and her shrewd lady in waiting, Sarah Churchill....
Sex Criminals by Matt Fraction & Chip Zdarsky “Two Weeks” – FKA Twigs And the dreamlike quality of this performance fits right into this book’s art. “Damn, I Wish I Was Your Lover” – Sophie B. Hawkins “Blue Jeans” – Lana Del Rey love you more than those bitches before Wayward by Jim Zub & Steve Cummings “Not Only Human” – Heather Nova maybe there’s a light that’s always on, maybe we’re not only human Isn’t Heather so pretty, too?...
Hello Honeybees by Hannah Rogge, illustrated by Emily Dove This book, when you open it, stands up like a beehive, which is pretty cool. There are two bees on ribbons that you can use to fly around a garden and fly back to the hive. This is a great educational book that explains what honeybees do. I especially liked this book because the plight of bees is concerning (basically, if honeybees go extinct, we’re screwed) and it’s never too early to start teaching little ones about environmental issues....
A lot of thought and craft goes into each one. And just like in any other genre of fiction, there are certain established trends that many of these covers follow, both to signal to readers “Hey! I’m a romance novel, and you want to read me!” and to capture the feeling of the story you’re about to read. This list is for everyone: romance newbies, genre fanatics, and people who like cool book covers!...
Following the success of Sara Bareilles’s stage adaptation of the film Waitress, it’s clear that Broadway is willing to make room for singer-songwriters looking to experiment in a new genre. So for any Broadway producers out there, we’ve got a few ideas for books that would be perfect for the stage and the artists we think could really bring them to life. And if these musicians want to pull a Sara Bareilles and star in the musical too, we would be thrilled!...
For kids, reading scary books has both entertainment and emotional benefits. In many of the books below, young readers get to see characters like them confront their fears, whether that’s a dark and cold basement, or a sea full of monsters. Additionally, horror picture books can plant the seeds for kids to go on and enjoy books for middle graders and young adults in the same niche. By reading these books together, families will have a chance to talk about facing fears, and why sometimes it’s fun to be scared a little bit....
Bahahahaha I almost wrote that with a straight face. For realsies, though, I do Thanksgiving up because Thanksgiving food is incredibly delicious. The proper reverence due stuffing is something I want to pass along to my kid. And I guess I want to teach her about gratitude while I’m at it (I am, after all, grateful for stuffing). And if she learns from the get-go that Plains Tribes did not hang out with Mayflower passengers, then I’ll have much fewer misconceptions to correct later on....
From the author of the beloved national bestseller Migrations, a pulse-pounding new novel set in the wild Scottish Highlands. Among the women are several PhDs, a major donor to literary causes, and correspondences on important topics in history. Read on to find out more! The Arthur and Elizabeth Schlesinger Library on the History of Women in America If you’re interested in U.S. women’s history, the Schlesinger Library is a good place to start....
While journalists and athletes are wondering what these elite runners are feeding their bodies in preparation, I’m wondering what they are feeding their minds. “I’ve always thought that running, reading, and writing are very complementary,” says Becky Wade, champion of the California International Marathon and three time participant in the Olympic Trials. As the author of Run the World: My 3,500-Mile Journey Through Running Cultures Around the Globe, Wade knows all about the relationship between running and reading....
If you’re looking for some reads that capture that same joie de vivre—the same warm blanket of decency—here are some curated picks based on your favorite gentle reality show. If you like The Great British Baking Show: If you like Nailed It!: If you like The Big Flower Fight: If you like Tidying Up with Marie Kondo: If you like The Big Family Cooking Showdown: If you like Queer Eye: If you like Antiques Roadshow: If you like Holiday Home Makeover with Mr....
Traditional nursery rhymes have been told and retold in a huge number of editions, with slightly different twists and often with beautiful new illustrations to explore. But many writers have also taken old nursery rhymes and used them as a springboard to create a whole new work, reinterpreting the rhymes or updating them for the modern era. Other authors and illustrators have created their own nursery rhymes, bringing brand-new tales and characters to children’s storytimes....
For book lovers, there is no better place to work remotely than in the local public library. Even a fellow Rioter has commented on how the trend of “co-working spaces” actually fits what public libraries have been for ages. Here are eight reasons why working from my public library fills me with a lot of bookish joy and inspiration. Why Use a Public Library as a Co-Working Space
Each year, there are more and more Hispanic and Latine authors who publish YA books. There’s still a ways to go in the publishing industry to share and uplift Latine voices, of course, but I remember looking for Latine books when I was younger and finding next to nothing. So, I’m glad to say things have definitely changed. Either way, know that the authors mentioned here are by no means the only ones....
The Poetry Exchange This lovely podcast invites each guest to have a conversation about a poem “that has been a friend to them.” Then the hosts gift the guest with a unique recording of the poem they chose. VS The latest addition to the Poetry Foundation’s impressive lineup of podcast programming, VS is “a bi-weekly series where poets confront the ideas that move them,” hosted by the inimitable duo, Danez Smith and Franny Choi....
Apothecary apprentice Tessa Cade is tired of seeing her people die. The King and his cruel brother, Prince Corrick, react mercilessly to any sign of rebellion, even as a sickness ravages the land. That’s why she and her best friend Wes risk their lives to steal and deliver the only known cure to those in need—but it’s not enough.When Prince Corrick commits an act of unspeakable cruelty, Tessa becomes desperate and tries the impossible: sneaking into the palace....
We have known for ages that the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea is neither a democracy nor a republic. But exactly what goes on in the closed country of North Korea has been shrouded in secrecy for decades. The world knew vaguely about a famine in the late ’90s. Humanitarian groups witnessed firsthand the heartbreaking arrival of emaciated North Koreans fleeing to China looking for something to eat. Something more than grass, bark, and saltwater....
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Looking for more great audiobooks narrated by Frankie Corzo? Check out 5 Fantastic YA Audiobooks Narrated by Frankie Corzo.
One long-kept secret. One lost love. One chance to start over. When recently widowed Maggie Flynn returns home to Wyndham Beach for her fortieth high school reunion, she picks up right where she left off with her old friends. But seeing Brett Crawford again stirs other emotions. Once, they were the town’s golden couple destined for one another. He shared Maggie’s dreams—and eventually, a shattering secret that drove them apart....
Sibling bonds are hands down my favorite type of relationships in literature. Maybe it’s because of my closeness to my own brother (I dedicated my novel Jade City to him). Maybe it’s because, as a child and young adult, many of my favorite characters were siblings: the Murry children in A Wrinkle in Time, the Pevensies in Chronicles of Narnia, the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, F’lar and F’nor in the Dragonriders of Pern, Faramir and Boromir in Lord of the Rings....
