Tuesday, November 18, 2014

Jonathan Franzen Has A New Novel Coming Out

Purity will hit shelves September 2015.



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Jonathan Galassi, president and publisher of Farrar, Straus & Giroux, described "Purity" as a multigenerational American epic that spans decades and continents. The story centers on a young woman named Purity Tyler, or Pip, who doesn't know who her father is and sets out to uncover his identity. The narrative stretches from contemporary America to South America to East Germany before the collapse of the Berlin Wall, and hinges on the mystery of Pip's family history and her relationship with a charismatic hacker and whistleblower.


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The Hardest "Harry Potter" Quiz You'll Ever Take

Created and graded by an unforgiving Slytherin.


35 Clever Gifts Any Book-Lover Will Want To Keep For Themselves

Bonus points if you pair one of these with a book (or seven).


Banned Book Socks


Banned Book Socks


May the censorship keep your toesies warm.


outofprintclothing.com


Book Bath Caddy


Book Bath Caddy


Complete with space for a wine glass and a candle.


www1.macys.com


East and West Egg Necklaces


East and West Egg Necklaces


For you and your most disillusioned-by-capitalism BFF.


outofprintclothing.com


Book Pillow


Book Pillow


For night owls (and not-so-night owls).


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Which Erotic Saga About Mythical Beasts Should You Read?

Yes, these are all real books that you can buy right now.


Monday, November 17, 2014

If Your Life Were A Book, What Would The Title Be?

The life and times of you.


A book's title lets us know its contents in only a few words.


A book's title lets us know its contents in only a few words.


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So we want to know, how would you sum up your life in a book title? Maybe it celebrates your love of resting.


So we want to know, how would you sum up your life in a book title? Maybe it celebrates your love of resting.


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Or maybe it's all about where your humor lies.


Or maybe it's all about where your humor lies.


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Maybe it's about your adoration of a certain artist.


Maybe it's about your adoration of a certain artist.


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33 Harry Potter Gifts Only A True Fan Will Appreciate

“What a cool triangle lamp,” says the unsuspecting muggle.


This directional sign.


This directional sign .


"Hey, why is there graffiti on your toilet?" the unsuspecting muggle asks.


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This lamp.


This lamp .


"Wow, what a cool triangle lamp," the unsuspecting muggle says.


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This mug.


This mug .


"9 3/4 sugars??" the unsuspecting muggle guesses.


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This poster.


This poster .


"I think I've been to Hogsmeade. Isn't that near Portland?" asks the unsuspecting muggle.


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Saturday, November 15, 2014

15 Hilariously Inappropriate Book Titles

Do you know “who will toss your salad?”


Did they try a laxative?!


Did they try a laxative?!


Via listal.com


It's important to never give up on your passions:


It's important to never give up on your passions:


Via amazon.com


Some questions are better left unanswered:


Some questions are better left unanswered:


Via imgur.com


Nope. Nope. Nope.


Nope. Nope. Nope.


Via shadows-of-namek.wikia.com




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Which "Harry Potter" Movie Is The Most Magical?

Take our magic poll and SORT this out for yourself!


Wizards, witches, Squibs, and Muggles alike: It is about damn time we settled a debate that has plagued us ever since the esteemed J.K. Rowling's work was brought to the big screen.


Wizards, witches, Squibs, and Muggles alike: It is about damn time we settled a debate that has plagued us ever since the esteemed J.K. Rowling's work was brought to the big screen.


Warner Bros.


You know what I'm talking about: Which Harry Potter movie takes the crown (or Sorting Hat) as the most magical of them all?


You know what I'm talking about: Which Harry Potter movie takes the crown (or Sorting Hat) as the most magical of them all?


Warner Bros.


Maybe it's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone, the one that introduced us to Hogwarts and the wizarding world...


Maybe it's Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone , the one that introduced us to Hogwarts and the wizarding world...


Warner Bros.


... or perhaps Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2, the one that brought us fans SPECTACULAR closure.


... or perhaps Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Pt. 2 , the one that brought us fans SPECTACULAR closure.


Warner Bros.




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If "The Lord Of The Rings" Quotes Were Elvish Motivational Posters

Because Elvish is the most beautiful language of all.


“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”


“All we have to decide is what to do with the time that is given to us.”


"Ilya horyas men carë úvië ná i carë lúmenen yan me ná antaina."


Submitted by - Cates Holderness.


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“The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.”


“The old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost.”


"Tumnë talmar rahtainë nixenen umir."


Submitted by - tleigh.


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"I will not say 'do not weep,' for not all tears are an evil."


"I will not say 'do not weep,' for not all tears are an evil."


"áva nainuvalyë; an lá ilyë níreli nar úmiéo."


Submitted by - charlotteh4f0c45267.


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How To Survive A Zombie Apocalypse According To Margaret Atwood

Step one: head to the top of the Empire State Building.



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