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Mar 11 2024
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“Frost and Fire,” by Ray Bradbury Getting Live-Action Adaptation

The first ever live-action adaptation of Frost and Fire is set for production. This science fiction tale will be produced by the studio responsible for John Wick. For the full story, click the link below.

Ray Bradbury Story Getting First Live-Action Adaptation From John Wick Studio

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Jan 31 2024
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Author Interviews to Kick Off 2024

A list of informative author interviews you might have missed.

    Claire Douglas on her 10th crime novel and writing one book a year

    Holly Jackson discusses success, TikTok and her latest YA novel

    ‘Our friendships are our fate’: Novelist Hisham Matar on revolution and relationships

    Ross Gay on inciting joy while dining with sorrow

    Katherine Arden in conversation about evil, memory and the First World War

    Rating: 1 out of 5.
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    Jan 12 2024
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    A Wild BookTuber Appears!

    I just discovered yet another great BookTuber channel. The host is irreverent, candid, and hilarious in their delivery of all book related content. The channel is called withcindy; below are a few standout videos to wet your appetite.

    P.S. Cookie if you got the gamer reference in the blog title!

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    Jan 05 2024
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    The Goodreads Controversy: How Author Cait Corrain Lost the Plot.

    An unbelievable news story relevant to literary fans everywhere. And, yes this is in fact, all sadly true.

    Austin Green

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    Dec 27 2023
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    Yuletide News for Well-Read Folks

    Ho! Ho! Ho! And Merry Post Christmas! Enjoy the following quirky news stories that marry the best of both bookish and festive cheer.

    New ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ Christmas Story to Feature an AI-Generated Jimmy Stewart
    ‘Twas the night before Christmas’ helped make the modern Santa – and led to a literary whodunit
    The Wacky World of Victorian Christmas Cards
    Does Father Christmas Belong in Narnia? J.R.R. Tolkien Didn’t Think So | Talking Beasts
    Christmas Ghost Stories: How the Holidays Became Haunted

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    Nov 10 2023
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    Happy 400th Shakespeare

    It has been exactly four-hundred years since William Shakespeare’s first folio was printed. In celebration of this anniversary numerous artists and art lovers alike have been celebrating the event. Below, are a few of the top stories in relation to this historic landmark jubilee.

    Filmmaker sends portrait of Shakespeare into space as part of Folio 400 anniversary

    Shakespeare on TV, BBC iPlayer, Radio and BBC Sounds – Celebrate the First Folio’s 400th anniversary across the BBC

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    The Folio Society
    Yale University

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    Jul 28 2023
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    Scholars Rejoice!

    Posts to intrigue and delight (and, yes, they have all been bibliophile approved).

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    Jun 23 2023
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    Extra! Extra! Read All About It!

    Most interesting news cycle stories to kick start your weekend.

    Previously Unpublished Maurice Sendak Book Coming Next February

    Major Publishing House to Replace Hundreds of Jobs with AI

    ‘Iron Man’ Creator Jack Kirby’s Son Slams Stan Lee Disney+ Documentary: ‘Over 35 Years of Uncontested Publicity’

    The ‘Avatar: The Last Airbender’ Movie Is FINALLY Coming to Theaters — Here’s What We Know

    Just Announced: ‘What You Need to Be Warm’ by Neil Gaiman

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    May 17 2023
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    Halfway to Halloween

    Feeling eternally spooky? Wanting horror updates? Here are some terribly delightful paraphernalia to shake and shiver to.

    9 Nightmarish New Horror Books to Read in May 2023

    Stranger Things: The Experience

    Eurovision Song Contest

    Get A Peek At Lovecraftian Horror Musical ELDRITCH, USA

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    May 05 2023
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    Middle-Earth was Real

    A new article discusses how Tolkien created Middle-Earth pulling from real places in English history. Check it out!

    Middle-Earth isn’t a Place. It’s a Time in English History.

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