Although every corner of the world produced its own folklore and mythology to help explain the world around them, mythologize important historical events or figures, or use as foundational elements of religion, Greek mythology tends to be the only mythology taught in western public schools. I can personally attest to this, and it was true all the way through college. I was an English major, and a Mythology course was required for the degree....
Goblincore is very attractive to LGBTQ communities, particularly trans people. Mary Frances Knapp points out: “Of big goblincore importance: mushrooms, with their thousands of sexes. Goblincore defies modern gender norms, which makes it a welcoming habitat for those living beyond the binary.” It’s no exaggeration: there are few things that goblincore loves more than mushrooms. Look at literally any website or article on this trend for verification. Goblincore is also anti-capitalism, which goes hand in hand with its passion for sustainability, foraging, and hoarding shiny objects found in nature....
Buffy the Vampire Slayer by Jordie Bellaire, Dan Mora and Raúl Angulo This reboot comic is clearly attempting to right some of the wrongs of BtVS. Let’s talk about Buffy as an institution for a moment. It’s always been rife for conversation—is it or isn’t it feminist? Why was Sunnydale so white? What messages was the show sending about women’s sexuality, given that Buffy’s beau turns evil immediately after their first time having sex?...
Listen to Emma Lord’s You Have a Match, read by Eva Kaminsky. From the beloved author of Tweet Cute, You Have a Match, a hilarious and heartfelt novel of romance, sisterhood, and friendship…When Abby signs up for a DNA service, it’s mainly to give her friend and secret love interest, Leo, a nudge. After all, she knows who she is already: Avid photographer. Injury-prone tree climber. Best friend to Leo and Connie…although ever since the Big Embarrassing Incident with Leo, things have been awkward on that front....
Set in the near future, Anyone follows a scientist searching for an Alzheimer’s cure who throws a switch and finds herself mysteriously transported into her husband’s body. What begins as a botched experiment changes her life—and the world—forever… More than two decades later, “flash” technology allows people the ability to transfer their consciousness into other bodies for specified periods of time—paid, registered and legal. But beyond the reach of the law and government regulators is a sordid black market called the darkshare, where desperate “vessels” anonymously rent out their bodies, no questions asked, for any purpose—sex, drugs, crime… or worse....
It’s not too much of a stretch to say that one of the discoveries at the core of the human rise to the top of Earth’s food chain is how to turn mud into vessels for food and water storage, and then into building materials for shelter. Without them, we would have no brick, no tile, no porcelain dishes or terracotta garden pots…it’s doable but it’s pretty bleak — and very, very heavy....
During October, I always look forward to getting some yummy candy for my 10th grade students, snuggling up with my favorite blanket and watching some scary movies, as well as planning some costumes to go out with friends. For me, the fall and Halloween season has always meant turning a year older, a year wiser and enjoying all of the spooktacular celebrations at the same time. But there’s one thing that is my favorite, and becomes a tradition each year when September comes to an end and October rolls around....
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You are cordially invited to the wedding of the decade, when Christian Grey will make Anastasia Steele his wife. But is he really husband material? His dad is unsure, his brother wants to organize one helluva bachelor party, and his fiancée won’t vow to obey… Their passion for each other burns hotter than ever, but Ana’s defiant spirit continues to stir Christian’s darkest fears and tests his need for control....
From the New York Times bestselling author of Red, White & Royal Blue and One Last Stop comes a romantic comedy about chasing down what you want, only to find what you need…To get the girl, first you have to find her. As someone who has always been a fan of romcoms, I’m super excited that this sub-genre is also uplifting queer stories. Let’s be honest: being a teenager and dealing with hormones is complex enough....
Although getting my books from one place to another is one of the most daunting parts of any move, it’s also one of the most satisfying. In the stress of setting up a new place, organizing my bookshelves always makes me feel calm and makes a new space start to feel like home. And after a decade of moves, I’ve got some well-honed (and simple) strategies for moving a ton a books....
Cora hasn’t spoken to her best friend, Quinn, in a year. Despite living next door to each other, they exist in separate worlds of grief. Cora is still grappling with the death of her beloved sister in a school shooting, and Quinn is carrying the guilt of what her brother did. When the two former friends begin working together to attempt to unravel the mysteries of time travel to save their siblings, they learn that the magic of their friendship may actually be the key to saving themselves....
Some of these videos are excellently library-themed, too. And one thing I’ve learned in my research here is that if you’re single and looking for romance, the library seems like a really excellent place to find love. Librarian by My Morning Jacket Walt Grace’s Submarine Test, January 1965 by John Mayer Marian the Librarian from The Music Man At The Library by Green Day Wrapped Up in Books by Belle and Sebastian...
These are some of the most famous comics worldwide. DC Comics and Marvel are two of the biggest producers of comics, and responsible for those already mentioned. It’s important to note that there’s a representation problem in mainstream comics. Despite this, Latinx creators continue to make their art. Some notable Latinx creators that are working, or have worked, in the comics industry include: Edgardo Miranda-Rodriguez (La Borinqueña); Rosa Colón Guerra (Soda Pop Comics); Adriana Melo (DC Comics); and Javier Hernández (El Muerto)....
These stories typically take place in some type of small, socially inclusive town. Sex and violence tend to not have as big of a part as they do in others in the genres, such as the amateur and/or professional sleuths or thrillers. The victim is usually someone who won’t be missed by many. The detective is usually someone solves mysteries as a type of hobby. They tend to be female characters, usually with a male law enforcement officer of some sort as their ally and love interest....
In the next few years, Schwab is looking forward to the continuation of the Steel Prince comics series, the release of middle grade Tunnel of Bones this fall, and her novel The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, currently slated for 2020 release from Tor Books—and those are just the projects that are already public. This March, Schwab’s 2011 debut The Near Witch rereleased and hit the New York Times bestseller list two weeks in a row....
Book Trees This book tree from National Bookstore is huge and amazing. The inclusion of snowpeople, garlands, and flowers is what makes it so eye-catching! A post shared by National Book Store (@nationalbookstore) on Nov 29, 2018 at 8:58pm PST I also love this smaller, slightly different take on a book tree because it’s something you can easily make at home, even in a small space. As long as you don’t mind sacrificing a few hardcovers....
I feel the need to state that, obviously, these are embellished versions of what actual advising notes look like, lest you fear your academic record is full of mild snark. Spoilers possible. Sansa Stark Sansa moved to town when she got engaged, but when that fell through, she felt stuck and hasn’t yet decided how to move forward, so she’s pretty sure she’s going to withdraw from the university soon and try to enlist the help of some friends who can help her move back with family....
The story is set in the first few pages, wherein we learn that these 12 little girls — probably around age 6 or 7, and remarkably similar in looks and height — live in an old Parisian house, chaperoned by only one adult woman. The children spend their days being indoctrinated to feminine domesticity and order, keeping themselves in two lines throughout their entire day as they traverse the city, in rain or shine....
How do I come to terms with the fact that I’ve left so many reading goals unchecked? At the stroke of my 30th birthday, my youth will be gone and along with it the ability to accomplish any goals or achieve anything of note. The past nine months has been the most psychologically numbing, but also the most introspective time of my life. Why did I place so much value on seeing someone get proposed to in a bookstore?...
