A Crash Course in the History of Penguin Publishing
You’d be forgiven if you didn’t know today was Penguin Awareness Day. But let’s be honest, you should be aware of these cuddly flightless birds every day. But…
AUTHOR: Valarie D'Amico
‘Banished’ Words of 2021 Are All About COVID-19
You’ve probably heard these phrases, whether it was on a zoom call, a commercial, or a speech: “We’re all in this together,” “These are challenging times,” and of course, the ever-popular “we’re living in unprecedented times.” Chances are, you’re sick of hearing them—Lake Superior State University of Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan sure is. That’s why all their banished words are all about COVID-19. Their banished word list is the top ten words/phrases overused to the point of cliche and uselessness. Some of the words include COVID-19 itself (along with Coronavirus, Rona, and other iterations), social distancing, unprecedented, and …
Rick Riordan on Adaptations, LGBT Fans, and Letting Go of ‘Percy Jackson’
Rick Riordan was planning to semi-retire after finishing The Tower of Nero, the last book in the Trial of Apollo series and the sequel series to Heroes of Olympus. He was going back to school to get a Ph.D. in Celtic mythology at Harvard at the time, when Disney called to pitch an idea: adapting the Percy Jackson series for Disney+.
5 Famous Authors Who Were Veterans
Veteran’s Day is a day to honor those who have served in the military. We thank them for their service and their sacrifice. Many beloved authors of classic works have served in the U.S military, and their experiences fighting in various wars have shaped the things that they write about. The five following authors were all shaped and inspired by their time in the military, and some of their works might not have ever been created if they did not serve.
Johnny Depp Asked to Resign From ‘Fantastic Beasts 3’
Warner Bros. has asked actor, Johnny Depp, to step down from his role as evil wizard, Gellert Grindelwald, in the Harry Potter spinoff, Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them, according to Paste.