In America, turning 18 for some means being able to finally get into clubs and staying out after curfew. In Italy, however, turning 18 means receiving a €500 stipend to buy books, go to concerts, national parks, museums, and movies. Well, Italy, you’re doing a great thing here. In America, turning 18 is less exciting. Italy is calling this stipend a “culture bonus” according to GalleyCat. Parliamentary undersecretary Tommaso Nannicini said, “The initiative sends a clear message to youngsters, reminding them that they belong to a community which welcomes them once they come of age.” For some of us Americans who go to …
We’ve all wanted to climb between the pages of a book we’ve loved. Whether it be for the magical powers, or the unconditional love, fantasy books consistently transport us out of this world and into a more interesting one. If you’ve ever wondered which one you belong in, this quiz is perfect! Featured image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2bmusxZ
If after The Cursed Child you thought you were done with Harry Potter, you were wrong. J.K. Rowling is not done with us. Three new Hogwarts related e-books are coming this September 6th. According to The Atlantic, the titles included will be: Power, Politics, and Pesky Poltergeists; Of Heroism, Hardship, and Dangerous Hobbies; and Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide. These books are only 79 pages long, so they are similar to Quidditch Through the Ages and Fantastic Beats and Where To Find Them. Rather than focusing on Harry himself, Rowling has decided to switch gears and profile some other characters’ backgrounds. According to …
It’s always exciting when your favorite books make it to the big screen. See if you can match the movies to the books that made them come to life! What are some of your favorite book to screen adaptations? Let us know in the comments! Featured image courtesy of https://bit.ly/2bimavQ.
Is there anything she can’t do?! J.K. Rowling continues to wow us, and this time it’s with drawings. Rowling’s sketches for Harry Potter have surfaced, and frankly, they’re amazing. Casting for the film series did a spectacular job! Take a look at some of them below: Images courtesy of https://bzfd.it/2bS7aoo Images courtesy of https://on.mash.to/2bfGc5d Even more images have appeared on Pottermore. The sketches only prove how great Rowling is at what she does. Her imagination and the world she has created are shown with great detail, and the characters she has brought to life through writing come even more alive in her drawings. She sketched …
