This was a tough year, for a lot of reasons I need not mention. But good things did happen! It’s easy to get bogged down by the bad but we still live in a world where exceptional things still happen, and this year is no exception – despite the bad rap it’s been getting as ‘worst year ever’. Although we can’t account for all the local and global good deeds that went on in our world this year, here’s a few memorable ones, a handful of good we can hopefully take into 2017. Medical Strides for the win: Alzheimer’s, ALS, …
Today Will Be Different, Maria Semple’s latest book, has been plucked for a TV adaption by Annapurna pictures. Following at the heels as star and co-producer is Julia Roberts, who will play the protagonist, Eleanor Flood. The novel covers a day in the life of Flood, attempting to have the best day ever, but having her plans constantly derailed by circumstance and odd coincidence. Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9780316403436 There is not yet a network attached to the adaption, but according to the Hollywood Reporter, the project will be spearheaded by Semple herself, who has worked previously as writer and producer …
Patti Smith, long time singer and writer, was recruited back in September to sing at the 2016 Nobel Prize Ceremony – a fitting candidate to honor the singer-poet winner himself. Patti had originally intended to sing a song of her own, but when she heard the news that Dylan was the winner of the laureate of literature, she had a change of heart. “I found myself in an unanticipated situation, and had conflicting emotions. In his absence, was I qualified for this task? Would this displease Bob Dylan, whom I would never desire to displease? But, having committed myself and weighing everything, …
Reading the books and watching the movies, Dumbledore is such a lovable character. He’s always there for Harry, he throws a banging banquet, and he’s chock full of the quiet wisdom that encourages his students through their never ending perilous adventures. But, stripping away the wands and spells and rad curriculum, looking at Dumbledore from a strictly academic perspective, his teaching methods are questionable at best. Tumblr artist, floccinaucinihilipilificationa, explores the rather, how shall we put this – lackadaisical – approach Dumbledore took with Harry and Hogwarts, making a comical jab at our favorite wizarding headmaster. Here’s a few of the artist’s …
Scheming ideas about where to get your holiday books this season (and by that I mean pick out what books your loved ones will get you)? Bookstr’s got you. Here’s some bookstore buying recos from the best. Roxane Gay – The Last Bookstore, Los Angeles Image courtesy of Last Book Store “This is a tough choice because there are many I am fond of, but The Last Bookstore in Los Angeles. It is such a strange, quirky space that feels different each time.” Hanya Yanagihara – Three Lives and Company, New York Image courtesy of Trover “Three Lives & Company, in New …
