‘Bel Canto’ Trailer Starring Julianne Moore – Based on Ann Patchett’s Novel
‘Bel Canto’ starring Julianne Moore and Ken Watanabe, and based on the book by Ann Patchett, hits theaters this September. Watch the trailer.
Book Review: ‘Dark Places’ by Gillian Flynn
Read my book review of ‘Dark Places’ by Gillian Flynn (‘Gone Girl’ and ‘Sharp Objects’): the story of a mass murder and what became of the sole survivor.
Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald Comic-Con Trailer
Eddie Redmayne returns as Newt Scamander in Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald. Watch the new Comic-Con trailer right now.
The History of Literature: How Science Fiction Became Popular
How did the genre of science fiction become so popular in books and novels? Learn more about the history of sci-fi throughout the decades.
Art Lesson: Martin Frost and his Disappearing Book Paintings
Martin Frost can make his paintings disappear and reappear all by fanning the pages of a book. How much do you know about force-edge painting?
Coming Soon: Disney’s ‘Christopher Robin’ Starring Ewan McGregor
Disney's 'Christopher Robin' is a live action Winnie the Pooh movie starring Ewan McGregor as a grown-up Christopher Robin. Watch the trailer!
‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ Movie Trailer
Netflix is bringing the popular novel ‘The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society’ to the big screen in a new movie adaptation. Watch the trailer!
Reading List: ‘No One Tells You This: A Memoir’ by Glynnis MacNicol
I just added the non-fiction, 'No One Tells You This: A Memoir' by Glynnis MacNicol to my reading list. Find out more about the book and where to get your copy!
‘The Bookshop’ Trailer: Based on the Popular Novel by Penelope Fitzgerald
'The Bookshop' movie stars Emily Mortimer, Bill Nighy, and Patricia Clarkson - based on the popular novel by Penelope Fitzgerald. Watch the trailer now!
Book Review: ‘Walt Before Mickey’ by Timothy Susanin
'Walt Before Mickey' by Timothy Susanin gives an account of Walt Disney's life after he served in World War I and before the release of 'Steamboat Willie' - find out what I thought of the book.
Reading List: ‘The Woman in Cabin 10’ by Ruth Ware
FINALLY! I am about to start reading bestselling author, Ruth Ware's thriller 'The Woman in Cabin 10' - if you haven't read this mystery yet, join me. Find out more about the book and where to buy your copy right now.
New Musical: Snow Child Debuts in Washington, D.C.
Snow Child is a new musical that debuted at Washington DC's Arena Stage in April. After its run finishes in DC, the musical will move on to the home state of the novel and musical's story: Alaska. Read my review.
‘Leave No Trace’ Movie Trailer – Based on ‘My Abandonment’ by Peter Rock
Leave No Trace is a new, upcoming movie based on the book My Abandonment by Peter Rock. Rock's novel was based on a true story of a father and daughter who lived off the grid in a nature preserve near Portland Oregon. Watch the trailer.
How Daniel Clowes Helped Change the Face of Comic Books
Daniel Clowes is a very important historical figure in the world of comic books. He didn't create Superman or Archie, but he did create some of the most iconic indie-style comic books of all time. Watch this short documentary on the genius creator.
J.R.R. Tolkien’s First Middle Earth story: ‘The Fall of Gondolin’ Coming Soon
Tolkien fans, rejoice! 'The Fall of Gondolin' will be published for the first time as a stand-alone, illustrated novel in August of 2018. Gondolin is the first story author J.R.R. Tolkien wrote about Middle Earth, before 'The Hobbit' and 'Lord of the Rings'.