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Rebel in the Rye, review: Kevin Spacey isn't the only reason this JD Salinger biopic has sat on the shelf for three years
Released in the US in 2017, Rebel in the Rye is a clumsy biopic that aims to celebrate the Catcher in the Rye author while…
Classic Literature Meets Modern Teen Drama In ‘By The Book’
In Amanda Sellet’s charming young adult romance, a teenage bookworm transfers to the local public high school and discovers that the literary classics she lives…
These ‘Little Eyes’ Watch The World Burn
In her new novel, Samanta Schweblin gives everyone in the world a little critter that’s basically a Furby with a webcam — naturally, this does…
Has one of the deadliest plane crashes been largely forgotten?
The nation’s second deadliest plane crash happened two months after 9/11. Many have forgotten—but not the Dominican community, who suffered profound losses. Source: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/latino/grief-forgotten-plane-crash-elizabeth-acevedo-s-clap-when-you-n1201321 Droolin’…
Marvel Comics Is Publishing Comic Books Again Starting in Late May
Good news, true believers. Marvel’s going to be shipping comics again, though it’s not clear how many people are going to be out and buying….
Bolton book release pushed back again, to late June
The publication of former Trump national security adviser John Bolton’s tell-all book has been pushed back again to at least late June, according to a…
‘How To Feed A Dictator’ Spills The Beans On Five Strongmen
For his new book, Witold Szablowski tracked down the chefs who fed autocrats like Pol Pot, Enver Hoxha and Idi Amin. He says the book…
Roald Dahl: Rare first edition of The Gremlins up for auction with personal note to wartime friend
Book is one of just 50 prototype copies Dahl had printed for his personal use Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/books/news/roald-dahl-book-first-edition-auction-the-gremlins-a9483966.html Droolin’ Dog sniffed out this story and shared…
Michelle Obama hosting weekly story time sessions for children during lockdown
First book read by former first lady will be ‘The Gruffalo’ Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/michelle-obama-story-time-pbs-watch-stream-time-children-read-along-lockdown-a9472766.html Indie Brew found this story and shared it with you. The Article…
DC Comics will resume comic book shipments after four long weeks
DC Comics has announced that following a ‘break’ from distributing new comic books, it plans to get new titles out to retail stores around the…
Labyrinth children’s storybook coming this fall
I haven’t received an advance copy of Labyrinth: The ABC Storybook [Amazon] so will have to preorder it just like you. The ToughPigs Muppet fan…
Here Are Our Favorite Comic Book Reader Apps
VM.Shpilka/Shutterstock.com Whether you’re into Tom King’s Batman run, Jonathan Hickman’s reboot of the X-Men universe, or something more independent like Saga or Invincible, having a…
LeVar Burton will read to you live on Twitter starting this week
If, like a lot of people, you’re trying to find ways to fill time while stuck inside, LeVar Burton may just have something to help….
Coronavirus: Dolly Parton to read children's bedtime stories online to 'share love' amid pandemic
‘Now is the time to share a story and to share some love’, says country singer Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/coronavirus-dolly-parton-read-bedtime-stories-children-how-to-watch-youtube-a9439706.html Indie Brew found this story and shared…
There’s Something for Everyone on April’s Giant List of New Sci-Fi and Fantasy Book Releases
Many of us suddenly have more time for reading these days, and lucky for sci-fi and fantasy fans, April is chock-full of new releases—with tales…
Audible is giving away hundreds of stories for kids — and there’s no catch
TL;DR: As of March 30, you can access hundreds of stories for kids for free on Audible. “For as long as schools are closed, we’re…
‘Tigers, Not Daughters’ Is Haunting — With Or Without A Ghost
In Samantha Mabry’s new novel, three prickly sisters are haunted, maybe literally, by their fourth, who’s died in an accident. She has a message for…
The 40 best books to read while you self-isolate
Losing yourself in a great novel is one of life’s joys. Here our critics Ceri Radford and Chris Harvey pick the books you need to…
George R.R. Martin Is Social Distancing in Westeros
The author says he’s been writing daily while isolating to avoid Covid-19, raising fans’ hopes that he might complete *Winds of Winter*. Source: https://www.wired.com/story/george-r-r-martin-social-distancing-writing/ Droolin’…
Publisher cancels plans to release Woody Allen memoir
Hachette Book Group has officially dropped Woody Allen’s memoir from its publication schedule. The book was originally scheduled to hit stores in April of 2020,…
Trump wants to censor 'traitor' John Bolton's book
President insists every conversation he had with ousted aide was classified and reportedly demands memoir should not be published until after Trump leaves White House…
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