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“Reading poetry is a willful act. Making sense of strange groupings of words requires an agile form of listening—one that can bridge ambiguity and keep pace with a poet’s linguistic leaps. It’s precisely these skills that make poetry pleasurable, and also useful in the workplace, says Pádraig Ó Tuama, an Irish theologian, poet, and the host of the new podcast Poetry Unbound. ‘In poetry, one allows ambivalence and ambiguity of multiple meanings to coexist....

Book-to-screen adaptations, with the rise of streaming service production companies, have certainly grown in popularity, making this a prime property to go after. But this announcement directly conflicts with the family’s statement upon the news of Grafton’s passing, which her daughter Jamie Clark posted on Facebook (although the post now seems to be deleted): “Sue always said that she would continue writing as long as she had the juice. Many of you also know that she was adamant that her books would never be turned into movies or TV shows, and in that same vein, she would never allow a ghost writer to write in her name....

Find below some of the most exciting YA paperbacks hitting shelves this summer. Because of the supply chain challenges still impacting publishing, some of these dates may shift or change, but this is the closest to accurate as possible, per publishing catalog information. Some of these books are paperback originals, meaning they’ll only ever release in paperback, while others are first releases in paperback of books that have already been published in hardcover....

For example, maybe you’ve got someone in your life who’s both devoted to their literary habits and their athletic pursuits? In that case, you’ll definitely want to check out the gifts below, that provide a wide range of choices for your favorite sporty reader. Whether their sport of choice is biking, baseball, or just being outside, you’ll find something here to celebrate their love of athletics AND their love of reading....

Jazz Maynard was born in the legendary El Raval district, one of the more down-and-out neighbourhoods of Barcelona. Surrounded by bad company and easy money, he seemed to be destined to end up either in prison or a morgue. One day, he decided to leave it all behind and set off for the United States, without looking back. Ten years have passed and Jazz is forced to go back where he grew up....

Sustainability can touch many aspects of our lives, from food to clothes to travel and even the way we do business. But the message across all remains the same: It’s up to all of us to work together and make some life changes now that will greatly benefit us in the future, not to mention future generations. This list has a mix of sustainability books that discuss sustainable living within these different areas....

There are so many options when it comes to reading lamps, though. You have to consider what you’re using it for: is it stationed in one place, or do you want it to be portable? Do you have a spot cleared off on a nightstand, or does it need to be clamped onto your headboard or the wall? Would you prefer a floor lamp or a smaller version? Then, there’s extra features like color changes and USB ports for charging....

But futile rants aside, there is one place I love umbrellas—inside my fantasy worlds! Because these umbrellas never seem to be just umbrellas. They are laden with magic, symbolism and sometimes a whopping dose of attitude. Here is a list of the seven most important umbrellas of science fiction and fantasy: Umbrella Corporation, Resident Evil This prevalent corporation of the Resident Evil video games, movies, and comic books seems to have a finger in everything—especially when it comes to scientific monstrosities that can end the world....

via GIPHY If that’s the case, Book Riot has you covered: we’ve got your 2019 Best Beach Reads list right here. I’m not really sure where the term “beach read” came from, but I’m guessing the Hollywood summer blockbuster attitude has something to do with it. But technically, can’t a beach read be any book that you read on the beach? Personally, when it comes to summer reading, I’m with fellow Rioter Kathleen Keenan....

There’s an uphill battle awaiting Fight Club 2, namely that every time I mention “Fight Club 2” to people they think it’s a joke. And honestly, it’s hard to blame them. Landing almost twenty years after the original novel (of which this is a direct continuation) and fifteen years after the iconic film (with which this is not legally associated), Chuck Palahniuk is returning to his most famous work long after Hot Topic has rendered it beyond ridiculous....

For us “greedy, perverted, selfish, apathetic, cynical, depraved, morally bankrupt” women, watching the second season of Fleabag felt like a breath of hope. Like, hey bitch, life might be a dumpster fire, but despite all your fuck-ups, sometimes good things can happen if you give yourself enough space. While the first season of Fleabag was all about grief and guilt, the second season was all about love (still a lot of guilt), and that dirty little word: hope....

What Exactly is High Fantasy? The phrase ‘high fantasy’ has only been around since 1971, but the books belonging to this sub-genre are way older. The basic definition means that they’re set in an alternative fictional world. It might have totally different rules from ours, yet it’s nevertheless fully-functioning and consistent. Typically there are magical elements involved. Our own world, if it even ‘exists’ within the book, is certainly not the main setting for the action....

The past two years have been an incredible time for YA books about girls in sports, whether they’re solo athletes or working together with a team, and I am here for all of the fierce, feminist, and powerful girls claiming their space and kicking butt — literally and figuratively. Kelly has done a great job highlighting last year’s releases in Hey YA, and I had the joy of talking to YA author Emma Kress about her favorite sports books recently....

I was nervous about adding “romance” shelf on my Goodreads. I was worried about what that would say about me and my reading. But you know what? That’s garbage. Romance is great. It’s such a fun genre, and the people who poo-poo it are just big turds. That’s right. TURDS. Don’t yuck my yum. When I did make that romance shelf, I poked through everything I’d ever read and realized lots of the YA I’d been reading for years was romance....

—Brooke Bailey Peters —CJ Connor —Courtney Rodgers —Jess Plummer —Alex Luppens-Dale —Megan Mabee —Aurora Lydia Dominguez

This is how it goes: I crack an egg into a small bowl, pour in a splash of milk, and tap in salt and pepper. The milk spirals out in trumpet-like hibiscus blooms before I beat it all together with a fork. Then I slide boneless chicken breasts in and out of the bowl, pulling them sleek and glistening onto wax paper. With a flick of my wrist, I cover each slice of chicken with breadcrumbs, using the outer edges of my hands to tenderize the meat....

Based off of Julie Murphy’s bestselling novel, Dumplin’ centers on Willowdean Dickson (Danielle Macdonald), who calls herself fat and is proud. Despite ridicule she gets, she has always been comfortable in her skin, even with her mother being a former beauty queen (Jennifer Aniston) obsessed with fitness and appearance. When Will takes a job at a local restaurant, she meets Bo (Luke Benward). The attractive former jock immediately takes a liking to Will and she is at a loss as to why....

The premise is simple. Young Peter wakes up to discover the outside covered in snow. After bundling up in his now iconic red snowsuit, he takes off on an adventure. It’s quite accurate to how a young child might spend a day in the snow. Most children would do this when faced with the prospect of a day of no school and a chance to explore the world. First, Peter walks through snowdrifts in various ways to observe the different tracks he makes....

In this day and age, the concept of fan fiction certainly needs no introduction. Authors frequently publish thinly veiled derivatives of existing works; meanwhile, already published authors freely admit to writing fan fiction of others’ books. Perhaps the biggest catalyst for producing fan fiction, however, is the opportunity it provides for indulging in various ships. ‘Ships’ – short for ‘relationships’ – refers to the character pairings in a fandom which fans might promote....

I grew up with Marky Mark — sorry, Mark Wahlberg — and Kate Moss doing THAT Calvin Klein ad (Moss later talked about how damaging it was for her emotionally), the rise of grunge (I still wear flannel shirts and Docs, thanks), and the scents of CK One, Sunflowers, and Gap Dream. Sure, there was Nirvana, but there were also The Roots, Pearl Jam, Liz Phair, Luscious Jackson, Green Day, Rusted Root, The Cranberries, 311, Veruca Salt, Hole…this was the soundtrack to my high school years....