Tuesday, July 28, 2015

The Black Lesbian Writers Who Made Me Who I Am

Out in the world, I’m primarily known as a publisher of black lesbian and gay literature. Lisa C. Moore, RedBone Press: The two go hand in hand. I’m pleased, and humbled, that I’ve edited works that resonate on so many levels. After shaking my hand or giving me a hug, many black lesbians will tell me their own coming-out story — and oftentimes, they’ve been inspired by RedBone...

12 Series To Catch Up On Before The Next Book Comes Out

Goodreads shares the most anticipated titles in thriller, fantasy, YA, and romance. Mulholland Books Mulholland Books View Entire List ...

23 Signs You're The Hermione Granger Of Your Friend Group

Ten points for Gryffindor! When it comes to making group decisions, you're usually the brains behind it all. Warner Bros. You're considered the bookworm of your friend group. Warner Bros. Your friends have learned to accept that your true bestie is actually your cat. Warner Bros. / Via giphy.com You're a shameless overachiever, always outshining your buddies. Warner Bros. View...
Mail would be delivered via bald eagle. 1. Your Hogwarts letter would be typed in Times New Roman. 2. And it would arrive with an American Flag stamp. 3. The Hogwarts Express would be a bunch of yellow school buses. 4. King's Cross Station would be filled with men dressed like Jack Sparrow and students would pay to take their picture with them. 5. And instead of trunks, students...

Poll: Who Is The Best "Harry Potter" Character?

Let’s settle this once and for all. Harry Potter may be the Chosen One, but is he the best character in the series? Warner Bros. What about Hermione, arguably the cleverest (and most badass) witch at Hogwarts? Warner Bros. Or Ron, whose loyalty and sense of humor shines through every situation. Warner Bros. Perhaps you most admire one of the many secondary characters who...

How Many Of These Fantasy Books Have You Read?

Let’s see how well-read you are when it comes to the mystical realms. Books collected from several sources, including this and this. Jensen Farley Pictures Thumbnail image courtesy of Sharon & Nikki McCutcheon CC Via Flickr: payitforwardphoto...

What Wizarding Job Should You Have Based On Your Zodiac Sign?

Find out what job you were destined to have...

Airbnb Reviews For Famous Homes In Literature

1 star for 4 Privet Drive. Maritsa Patrinos / Flickr: anupshah / Creative Commons Cabin on Walden Pond One word: transcendental. A perfect place to bathe in solitude. One morning, I looked out over the pond and saw the sun reflecting off the water and I understood that the water, the light, the earth, me, we're all on a continuum—there is no end to it and no end to me. I...

17 Foods That Taste Better With A Book

No smudges on the pages, please! Scrambled eggs and toast make for quite a balanced literary breakfast. instagram.com Eggs Benedict won't betray this read! instagram.com A smoothie with a side of Gooch. instagram.com Bonus points if your berries match your book! instagram.com View Entire List ...

23 Life-Changing Things You Can Read Right Now

Guaranteed pick-me-ups, in under a half hour. unsplash.com Tim P. Whitby / Getty Images View Entire List ...

23 Things All "Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy" Fans Will Find Funny

The Guide is definitive. Reality is frequently inaccurate. Waking up to this: This cloud: This truth: This captcha: View Entire List ...

Are You More Hermione Granger Or Katniss Everdeen?

Are you a winsome witch or a terrific Tribute? Warner Bros. Pictures / Lionsgate / Nina Mohan for BuzzFee...

19 Books To Read If You Loved "Paper Towns"

If you’ve already read everything by John Green. Farrah Penn for BuzzFeed Saving June by Hannah Harrington Why you'll love it: After the devastating death of Harper's older sister, June, Harper and her BFF decide to secretly road trip to California to spread her ashes. But what she doesn't expect is to be accompanied by Jake Tolan, who has a connection to June that Harper...

Are These Quotes From "Fifty Shades Of Grey" Or "Twilight"?

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The Struggle Of Being Both A Parent And A Writer

“I can’t decide: Was it a good trade?” Maritsa Patrinos / BuzzFeed The books that I can't finish have been stripped of their dust jackets. They lie scattered around the house, the author's name a reproach along the spine. In the bedroom, Haruki Murakami's half-read 1Q84 is the bedrock of a tower of other books — all read, some more than once — that has grown tall in the past...