Just when it seemed like the world could not take one more Stephen King adaptation, the trailer for The Dark Tower arrived on Wednesday. Turns out, we’re able to handle this one. Idris Elba is perfectly cast as Roland, who seems as rough around the edges as his Luther character, but clearly has a soft spot for saving the universe and whatnot. Meanwhile, the role of The Man in Black doesn’t seem like an obvious career pick for Matthew McConaughey, he is still ready to own the evil. The movie – based on the entire series, but primarily on The Gunslinger – …
The sale of books seemed to be in permanent decline over the previous few years as more and more eBooks were sold. The trend made sense in the digital generation, as the latter provides readers with the convenience of consuming a book on the go and with the click of a button. Something funny happened in 2016, though; according to CNN, the trend flipped. The sale of digital books in the United States dropped by 19% over the past year, while paperback books saw an 8% increase in sales. Additionally, hardcover sales rose 4% and children’s book sales …
Reading and writing aren’t the only activities word lovers can partake in. There are games to be played too! Whether passing time in the car, getting family and friends together for a game night, or sitting down with a controller/mouse, these are the best games for the word nerds in our lives. 1. Scrabble Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1G1eqTl The ultimate word board game, Scrabble has been entertaining families for generations. The game is sold around the world and there are national and international competitions. When people think of word games, this tile extraordinaire is generally the first thing to come to …
If you’re on this site, you likely don’t need any convincing to pick up a book. You’re self-motivated to dive into a world of an author’s creating. Even the best of us can use a reminder to read, however. These are the best ads we’ve come across on our reading expeditions. 1. Johnson County library trucks Image courtesy of Buzzfeed Why drive around in a drab truck when you can drive around in a vehicle inspired by a literary classic? These are just some examples. 2. Whitcoulls Image courtesy of Buzzfeed This New …
If you’re on this site, you likely don’t need any convincing to pick up a book. You’re self-motivated to dive into a world of an author’s creating. Even the best of us can use a reminder to read, however. These are the best ads we’ve come across on our reading expeditions. 1. Johnson County library trucks Image courtesy of Buzzfeed Why drive around in a drab truck when you can drive around in a vehicle inspired by a literary classic? These are just some examples. 2. Whitcoulls Image courtesy of Buzzfeed This New …
