Believe it or not, the English language is not static. It continues to grow every year as more words are integrated into society and definitions of different words evolve due to cultural factors. On Tuesday, the Merriam-Webster Dictionary database added 1,000 words and definitions, according to Entertainment Weekly. Some of these words/expressions have become commonplace – ‘SCOTUS’ and ‘safe space’ are two examples. Others are still trying to catch on; ‘snollygoster’ is “a shrewd, unprincipled person.” The people at Merriam-Webster have also added a larger visual component to go along with some of the new words. They teamed up with …
Netflix is easily the most popular streaming venue for fans of television and film. Creative minds are following the template to create a similar app for book lovers around the world. “Epic!” is a book streaming app for kids aged 12 and under. The program grants access to over 20,000 books at the click of a button. The service costs $4.99 per month, but there are no in-app purchases or ads and the first month is free for those who just want to give it a shot. Elementary school teachers and librarians can sign up for and implement the app for free, furthering …
The world hasn’t heard much from Hillary Clinton following her loss in the 2016 presidential election, outside the occasional sighting at bookstores or on hikes. That’s about to change, though, as Clinton is set to release a book of essays detailing her political year. The essays, which as of right now are untitled, are expected to delve into the heated nature of the presidential campaign, her feelings on Election Day, and other thoughts on the politics of today’s nation. Simon & Schuster will be responsible for publishing the book, which is scheduled to be released in the fall. Clinton has written …
Some of the best films detail the lives and exploits of the world’s greatest authors. Not all performances of famous writers are created equal, though. Some stand out, and make us feel as if we’re meeting the author (our dream, obviously). These are some of the best portrayals of real-life authors in movies: 1. Nicole Kidman as Virginia Woolf, The Hours Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2jY4fgH Mrs. Dalloway, the famous novel by Virginia Woolf, connects three generations of women undergoing massive struggles, including Woolf herself, who is struggling with depression while penning the book. For her effort, Kidman won an Academy Award …
The nature of coloring books is changing. Initially, they were designed to be fun for children, but more recently, they’ve become stress-relievers for adults. Today, they are teaching important lessons to all ages. Sara Westman, a freelance graphic designer and avid hunter, has created a coloring book featuring firearms and presenting gun safety in a fun, unusual manner. In an interview with Forbes, Westman talked about the idea and purpose behind the yet-to-be-titled coloring book: “The book is primarily to use as a conversation starter and aid in conversation by showing a wide variety of firearms. By doing this, it …
