From the children’s section: Lupita Nyong'o’s new book, Astrid Lindgren award nominees

Posted on 10/18/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Children’s lit never fails to bring a nostalgic smile to our faces. (Remember how you could spend all summer reading...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Awards, Children's literature, Pop culture, The Guardian

Liz Phair, Debbie Harry discuss their new books

Posted on 10/10/2019 at 11:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

October has been a good month for musician memoirs: singer-songwriter Liz Phair and Blondie lead singer Debbie Harry have both...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Memoir, Pop culture, Women in literature

Singer Dolly Parton signs a book deal with indie publishers

Posted on 10/03/2019 at 12:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Not interested in a comedic actor’s novel? Perhaps you’d prefer a book from a country music icon instead. According to...

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Tagged As: Pop culture

Actor Jim Carrey has co-written a novel

Posted on 10/03/2019 at 11:06 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

In celebrity book news: Actor Jim Carrey has written a novel, his publisher announced Wednesday. Memoirs and Misinformation was co-written...

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Tagged As: Pop culture

Want a book club that doesn't meet? Head to Instagram!

Posted on 09/28/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

We’ve enjoyed our experiences with in-person book clubs. Not everyone has the flexibility to arrange a large group meeting, though,...

Tagged As: Book club, Just for fun, Pop culture

Columnist wonders why we love novelizations so much

Posted on 09/14/2019 at 08:00 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Bookworms typically prefer the page to the screen (and if they know what’s good for them, they’re very careful about...

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Tagged As: Just for fun, Pop culture, The Guardian

Critics aren't huge fans of the movie version of "The Goldfinch"

Posted on 09/13/2019 at 11:50 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Here’s something spooky for Friday the 13th: reviews of the movie adaptation of a highly acclaimed book. Millions of readers...

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Tagged As: Movie adaptation, Pop culture

Demi Moore previews her upcoming memoir, "Inside Out"

Posted on 09/12/2019 at 09:59 AM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Another memoir is hitting shelves on September 24, but from a decidedly different type of writer. Actress Demi Moore has...

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Tagged As: Author interview, Memoir, Pop culture, The New York Times

"The Institute" by Stephen King is already optioned for TV

Posted on 09/11/2019 at 03:00 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Two of Tuesday’s hot release are already set for TV adaptations. Deadline reports that Spyglass Media Group emerged victorious from...

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Tagged As: Horror, New release, Pop culture, TV adaptation

Ursula K. Le Guin's Earthsea books will be adapted again

Posted on 09/04/2019 at 02:52 PM by Sadye Scott-Hainchek

Ursula K. LeGuin’s Earthsea books are returning to television. Deadline reports that Oscar-nominated producer Jennifer Fox (Nightcrawler, Michael Clayton) is...

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Tagged As: Fantasy, Pop culture, TV adaptation