WARNING: SPOILERS AHEAD!! While it seems like there is something new every 5 minutes in Game of Thrones, some scenes just take the cake for the most shocking. We’re all well aware that George R. R. Martin is capable of crazy plot twists, but these 20 moments were downright jaw-dropping: 1. When Jamie casually pushes Bran off a tower Courtesy of TV Guide Nope, this show has no chill. Episode 1, Season 1 and Jamie Lannister has already casually thrown a 7-year-old off a building. 2. When Ned is executed in front of his daughters Courtesy of Romper …
Turns out some of the most highly praised and widely read books in the United States were not originally written in English. While some translations definitely miss the mark, these 10 books did not lose their charm or timelessness in translation. Pippi Longstocking by Astrid Lindgren You probably have at least one childhood friend who dressed up as Pippi Longstocking for Halloween with wires threaded through their braids and freckles painted all over their face. This free-spirited heroine with superhuman strength is one of our absolute favorites. It might come as a shock to you, however, that this series was not originally published …
At certain libraries around the world, you can check out a book that’s also a real-life person. (Believe me, I know how weird it sounds.) The idea began in Denmark almost two decades ago as part of an organization called “Stop the Violence.” After experiencing an excessive amount of brutality in their community, the founders of the campaign decided to take action in the best way they knew how: starting a library. But not just any library; a library of people! The organization initially focused on young people, hoping to create a space for acceptance and empathy by allowing people to …
Bill Gates is a man of many trades, not only dominating the computer industry, but also playing a huge role in education. Having a knack for good reads, Gates recently published a list of books for the summer on his blog that he really thinks you should read. He said, Summer is a great time to escape: to the beach, to the mountains, or to the world of a great book. This year, I found myself drawn even more than usual to books that took me outside (and I don’t mean the great outdoors). The books on this year’s summer reading list …
Our lives are shaped by all kinds of books. Some, however, fail to be recognized by the general public. They may be considered good by those who read them, but they just don’t get the recognition they deserve. Many of these books slip through the cracks and remain unread by you! Here are 11 novels we think should have received the highest praise, that you should definitely read them (if you haven’t already): 1. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata One of the most underrated young adult novels of all time, Kira-Kira tells the story of two sisters, Katie and Lynn, the …
