Monday, October 20, 2014

"A Series Of Unfortunate Events" For New Yorkers

The world is not quiet here.


The Abysmal Apartment Search


The Abysmal Apartment Search


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The Ridiculous Rent


The Ridiculous Rent


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The Loathsome Lines


The Loathsome Lines


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The Cruel Cost of Living


The Cruel Cost of Living


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The One Thing You Never Noticed From Your Childhood

Nothing is real anymore!


You probably remember this family, right?


You probably remember this family, right?


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Well, did you know they're actually the BerenSTAIN Bears and not the BerenSTEIN Bears?


Well, did you know they're actually the BerenSTAIN Bears and not the BerenSTEIN Bears?


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No, really. You don't remember your childhood correctly.


No, really. You don't remember your childhood correctly.


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This phenomenon is part of the Mandela Effect, which basically means that you incorrectly believe something happened due to false memories. The theory suggests that these shared false memories are a glimpse into a parallel universe.


This phenomenon is part of the Mandela Effect , which basically means that you incorrectly believe something happened due to false memories. The theory suggests that these shared false memories are a glimpse into a parallel universe.


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Sunday, October 19, 2014

13 Young Adult Novels To Spook You This Halloween

Give yourself a good scare.


The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle


The Hallowed Ones by Laura Bickle


Don’t let the cover fool you. This happy-go-lucky girl must deal with monsters and madness and still keep calm while removing a body impaled on a bedpost. Definitely not for the squeamish.


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In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters


In the Shadow of Blackbirds by Cat Winters


We’ve got a main character named Mary Shelley reaching out to her dead boyfriend. A ghostly tale that’s steeped in mysticism.


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Sleepy Hollow by Dax Varley


Sleepy Hollow by Dax Varley


Think you know the Headless Horseman? This new version of the legend from Katrina Van Tassel’s point of view will have you guessing till the very end. And yes, head do roll.


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18 Dating Lessons From Mr. Darcy

My feelings will not be repressed.


This is Mr. Darcy.


This is Mr. Darcy.


His first name is Fitzwilliam. Never use it.


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This is also Mr. Darcy. Ladies love Mr. Darcy.


This is also Mr. Darcy. Ladies love Mr. Darcy.


And though he was created by the beautiful mind of Miss Jane Austen over two hundred years ago, he has some lessons that might be of assistance to the modern chap.


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First and foremost: you must learn to dance.


First and foremost: you must learn to dance.


“To be fond of dancing was a certain step towards falling in love.”


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Don't be afraid of a little sassiness.


Don't be afraid of a little sassiness.


"Could there be finer symptoms? Is not general incivility the very essence of love?"


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Friday, October 17, 2014

29 Alternative Harry Potter Halloween Costume Ideas

For when The Boy Who Lived is just too mainstream .


The Golden Snitch



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Luna Lovegood



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Hedwig



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Angst, spells, and perfect snogging.



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The story so far: I'm watching the Harry Potter films for the first time, at 31. It's been six weeks since my last confession. This week I watched and tweeted Half-Blood Prince.


The story so far: I'm watching the Harry Potter films for the first time, at 31. It's been six weeks since my last confession . This week I watched and tweeted Half-Blood Prince .


Yaay. If you're new to this, start with the first post here. We'll wait for you.


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Here we go...


Here we go...


The titles are getting too dark to read.


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31 Totally Drool-Worthy Tattoos For Fantasy Lovers

*Makes five tattoo appointments immediately*



The Lonely Mountain



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A Hobbit hole



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22 Things Everyone Who Loves Paper Books Understands

Old book smell forever.


The pure enjoyment of spending hours wandering around charming, independent bookstores.


The pure enjoyment of spending hours wandering around charming, independent bookstores.


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And discovering awesome new bookstores you had no idea existed.


And discovering awesome new bookstores you had no idea existed.


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Seriously, you just go bazoingos over the sight of paper books.


Seriously, you just go bazoingos over the sight of paper books.


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The absolute thrill of giving someone a physical copy of your favorite book as a gift.


The absolute thrill of giving someone a physical copy of your favorite book as a gift.


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McSweeney's Announces It Will Become A Nonprofit

“Every year it gets just a little harder to be an independent publisher,” says founder Dave Eggers .



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Hello Readers,


We have very good news. Starting today, McSweeney's Publishing will begin operating as a nonprofit.


For the last fifteen years, McSweeney's has dedicated itself to publishing outstanding new writing in a wild variety of forms, and we'll continue to do just that. The Quarterly Concern will still feature the groundbreaking short stories and eye-gratifying design that have won it two National Magazine Awards; the Believer will still publish great essays and interviews and special issues. Our books, we hope, will remain worthy of cherished placement on your shelves.


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Watch Katniss Go Back To District 12 In New "Mockingjay" Preview

Things are not good.


Jennifer Lawrence is virtually alone in this new preview of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1, in which Katniss is sent back to what's left of District 12.



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In voiceover, we hear Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and President Coin (Julianne Moore) debating whether Katniss can "handle" being the symbol of the revolution.


In voiceover, we hear Plutarch Heavensbee (Philip Seymour Hoffman) and President Coin (Julianne Moore) debating whether Katniss can "handle" being the symbol of the revolution.


It plays over shots of Katniss flying to District 12. As a side note, say what you want about the Capitol, but deforestation is certainly not an issue under its rule.


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Plutarch's brainstorm: Make things "personal" for Katniss by showing her what is left of her home.


Plutarch's brainstorm: Make things "personal" for Katniss by showing her what is left of her home.


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Naturally, it is devastating.


Naturally, it is devastating.


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