Almost two decades ago today, Life of Pi was first published. In honor of the publication anniversary of this international bestseller, we’ve gathered together some of the most insightful quotes from Yann Martel’s smash hit. Come along with us as we relive Pi’s amazing journey! Image via Amazon 1 – It is true that those we meet can change us, sometimes so profoundly that we are not the same afterwards, even unto our names. 2 – To choose doubt as a philosophy of life is akin to choosing immobility as a means of transportation. 3 – If we, citizens, …
If you’re a fan of Edgar Allan Poe’s classic short stories, I’ve got good news for you. Thirteen highly celebrated YA authors have reimagined classic Poe stories in His Hideous Heart, a new collection edited by Dahlia Adler. Though Poe lived nearly two centuries ago, these reimaginings translate his tales into the modern age. And His Hideous Heart just came out today! Image via Amazon.com Here’s the lineup you can expect when you crack open a copy: Dahlia Adler (reimagining “Ligeia”), Kendare Blake (“Metzengerstein”), Rin Chupeco (“The Murders in the Rue Morgue”), Lamar Giles (“The Oval Portrait”), Tessa Gratton (“Annabel Lee”), …
In a heartfelt letter to Disney, a New Jersey mom praised one of the princesses at Disney World for how well she consoled her son during an “autism meltdown.” Lauren Bergner told the heartwarming story on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lauren.bergner.37/posts/10158750778138136 She explains her son Brody has autism and is nonverbal. She took him to meet one of his favorite Disney characters one afternoon, but after waiting in line for so long, Brody became overwhelmed. No problem for Snow White! The actress playing her consoled Brody and took his hand as the two went for a walk to take a break …
If you’re ever planning a trip to the UK, you’ll definitely want to make plans to visit Chetham’s Library in Manchester. Established all the way back in 1653, Chetham’s is the oldest free public reference library in the United Kingdom. In his will, Humphrey Chetham—who, let’s be honest, has one of the most English names ever—made provisions for the creation of Chetham’s Hospital, which contains both the library and a school of music. https://www.instagram.com/p/B2HoBHPgtwd/ Image via vipauk.org In his will, Chetham stipulated the Library should be “for the use of schollars and others well affected,” and he instructed …
