Earlier this month I was lucky enough to take a trip down to Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee in the midst of southern culture. Although it was a fun trip, being in the south for the first time made me realize all the different ways in which it differs from the rest of the United States, and one particular thing that came to mind was literature. There are endless amounts of literary legends that hail from the south and make their history what it is today. Here are five pieces of prime southern literature. 1. The Adventures of Tom …
Although it’s been released for a couple years now, depending on where you live, the popularity of Harry Potter and the Cursed Child seems to keep growing. My sister is still begging to go every time they send out emails about upcoming shows. The two-part play has mystified fans and the rush to get tickets might as well be a wizarding dual. It’s that rough. But for those who have, and haven’t, seen the play, this news will be music to your ears. Image Via Gazette Review The play’s musical score conducted by Imogen Heap will now have …
Author Lindy West is getting her story out there in several different ways. Her 2016 somewhat autobiographical book Shrill was picked up by Hulu as a six-episode comedy series of the same name. However, the Seattle native wants fans to know that even though the main character is inspired by herself, it’s not really about her life at all. According to her interview with The Seattle Times, the differences only begin with the location. Image Via Amazon We wanted to shoot here and as we got started in that process it just seemed to make more sense …
I think Kate Bush has always been of another world or era, not this one, but we are blessed to have her. Now, she’s proving her talent and musical genius once again, only this time, it’s within the realm of literature. All her collective works throughout her career that contain lyrics tying back to literary legends like Emily Bronte and James Joyce will be published. That’s 40 years worth of undeniable art and we’re ready for it. According The Irish Times, Faber will release How to Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics on December 6th and it comes with a special …
Going back to school often has a more negative reputation. You have homework, tests, and, worst of all, waking up early. Thanks, but no thanks. However, if you had Tressa Bargella as your teacher this year then I’m sure you wouldn’t mind going to school everyday. The third grade teacher at Valley View Intermediate School in Pennsylvania went cast a spell over her classroom with amazing Harry Potter-themed decor. Check out all the work she put into this wizardly project! Image Via ABC News Image Via Today Image Via Babble Pretty sweet, right? I …
