By Gail Godwin, author of Grief Cottage: A Novel The boy, the idea of the boy, had been with me a long time, but for years he was just “the boy.” It wasn’t until the early summer of 2014, the week of my seventy-seventh birthday, that I heard him thinking inside my mind. I was on the Isle of Palms in South Carolina. It was early morning at the beach. Between five and eight were “the hours of the dog,” when dogs were allowed to run without leashes. Two sleek young Greyhounds chased each other, skimming the earth; other dogs were …
Exclusive: George R.R. Martin is a man of many secret talents! Hey, readers, he doesn’t just write Game of Thrones! Bookstr’s crack investigative reporting team has been hot on the trail of the American novelist. He’s a man of mystery, but these photos give some incite into his life… Here he is in his hometown of Bayonne, New Jersey, skating through the suburbs: We caught him at the Camen Island, relaxing on his yacht: Here’s him dressed as the iconic David Bowie at a Vera Wang Show in Paris: We found out that he’s also superman… …
Mother’s Day may be a Hallmark Holiday, but it’s an important day. Those who raised us deserve a minimum of one day dedicated to praising them. They probably deserve all the days… but that would be difficult. Like many moms, my mom gave me some truly memorable gifts. The best gifts, however, were always books. I asked the Bookstr staff to think of which books their mom gave them that changed their lives. The answers were sweet, funny, and memorable. Here are the books: Mom’s know the best books… When I was in high school, my mom read Middlesex …
Hunks can read, just check out hot dudes reading! Chris Evan, the ultimate hunk, hot dude, and superhero is quite a popular celebrity. He uses his fame for good, like visiting children’s hospitals dressed as Captain America. A few months ago, Tom Hardy read us a bedtime story on BBC’s CBeebies, and we all swooned. The goal of CBeebies is to encourage “learning through play in a consistently safe environment for children ages 6 or under.” Now Chris Evans is working to inspire and motivate. It’s so cute… just look at the promo: ???? @ChrisEvans‘ @CBeebiesHQ #BedtimeStory awaits you. …
While Mother’s Day is just around the corner, you still have time to get her a gift! Back in the day, I would get a proper scolding every time my gift fell short of my mother’s expectations. If you’re struggling to think of a gift she’ll love, we’ve got your back. You can never go wrong with a good book, so here’s a few to choose from (or get them all!) The Joy Luck Club by Amy Tan This is a classic. If your mom hasn’t read it, she’ll absolutely love it. Amy Tan tells the story of four …
