This weekend shook up movie goers with two highly anticipated hits: Venom and A Star Is Born. Although Venom raked in plenty of dough at the box office, it was A Star Is Born that stole the show with its beautiful and heart-wrenching story. The film is the fourth remake so many questioned what it could really bring to the table, but fans have been left stunned. The romantic musical hit has an essence all its own. The story follows a once successful singer who stumbles across a struggling songstress. What happens next is a whirlwind journey through the …
Just recently Bookstr had the pleasure of interviewing Joey Graceffa, the YouTube sensation, actor, singer, producer, and, last but not least, author! The multi-talented Youtuber sat down with us to answer a few fan questions and discuss his brand new book, Rebels of Eden: A Novel! Image Via Amazon His complete new trilogy takes place in a thrilling dystopian setting with detailed characters. With a YouTube following of 8.9 million, it’s no wonder he has so many fans. He loves all the books that we love! Image Via Superfame Graceffa revealed that he was inspired to enter …
Most booklovers have a group of friends who enjoy books nearly as much as they do, if not more. You kind of have to; who else are you going to discuss plot twists and favorite characters with? There’s always your cat or dog, but that conversation can get a little one-sided… All your friends offer unique perspective so you need them around to have your literary get-togethers. However, they can be lovely and a handful all at once sometimes, but you’ve got them down to a science. Here are the six classic bookish friends we all know and love. …
The Native American people have such a rich culture, and have contributed so much to the world despite having everything taken from them, treating the land and its other inhabitants with respect. I studied the various tribes and their art while in school and their spirituality was as strong as their culture. Traditions, lineage, and customs make up the core of Native American beliefs. Here are some beautiful reads by Native American authors. 1. The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie Image Via Amazon Bestselling author Sherman Alexie tells the story of …
A legend of American literature, William Faulkner is a name that simply oozes talent and impeccable writing. I can easily recall reading “A Rose for Emily” in school and the chilling feeling that followed after finishing the story. Faulkner was that good. His birthday is today, but as a Nobel Prize and Pulitzer Prize winner, he should be honored no matter what. Here are ten quotes from the literary legend. 1. “Read, read, read. Read everything — trash, classics, good and bad, and see how they do it. Just like a carpenter who works as an apprentice …
