Body positive messages are expanding their reach. People are putting down their super-retouched fashion magazines and picking up books and articles with empowering messages for men and women of all sizes. The prevailing view of body-beauty praises a certain type of (generally unattainable) figure. Reality check: we come in all shapes and sizes and we love to identify with similar-minded, like-bodies individuals. That’s why these body positive books are so good- their characters are relatable and the messages are encouraging. Here are five lovely body positive books – what’s your favorite? Dumplin’ by Julie Murphey Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9780062327185 …
In this week’s edition of “news that should be more exciting than it really is”, last-bookstore-standing Barnes and Noble announced that it will be testing the waters for serving alcohol at four new stores this year. What we should be saying is, “finally! No longer do I have to wait until my next book club meeting or Gatsby-themed party to go full Owl-Eyed Man. I can get tipsy in a bookstore without having to sneak in a flask and people can just deal with it!” Pictured: a Barnes & Noble executive meeting (Image:GIPHY) Before we get too excited over the dream of …
Whenever a book becomes a show or movie, the tired old argument of which is better rears its head. My opinion on the matter is that books and television are too different to compare side by side. Films and television shows have many more limitations such as runtimes and budgets. Books, on the other hand, can go as deep as they want but they don’t have that intense visual stimulus (although your mind creates some great visuals). Game of Thrones is known for its complicated plot lines and its deep character development. In both the show and the book, the …
From the exquisite interior of the Carnegie Library to the one room shacks that dot the southern coast, Robert Dawson has woven his way from state to state, documenting national libraries as he goes. With so much pessimism about the state of libraries and cynicism about waning attendance, Dawson’s most recent photo book, The Public Library, is a hopeful reminder that libraries are still essential pillars of community. Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9781616892173 Dawson has been photographing libraries for over 20 years and has been intrigued by the symbolic nature of the institutions for far longer. Beyond the literature they house, …
Have you heard the exciting news? Female superheroes are finally getting their opportunity to shine. After scores of films centered on white, male superheroes, Marvel has decided it’s time to come out with a female-lead super hero movie! It will feature Ms. Marvel, to be called Captain Marvel in the film (a title I personally commend). Female superheroes have proved their success; The Netflix original series, Jessica Jones, was fantastic and wildly popular when it came out in the winter of 2015 and DC Comics Wonder Woman is getting her own live-action film. Now, Marvel is stepping up it’s game. This …
