Your reading habits say a lot about you.
Tuesday, April 7, 2015
10 Truths About Life And Love From The Author Of YA's Next Big Hit
Posted by Unknown on Tuesday, April 07, 2015
And why Simon vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda is gonna be your new fave.
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Confession: I am 24, and maybe half the books I read are young adult fiction books. I don't think I'm in the minority on this; if anything, the rousing success of franchises like The Hunger Games and Divergent and The Maze Runner prove that not only are we terrified that we are living in a capitalist dystopia, but we also want to make sure our teens are ready to brutally murder people and lead the revolution. Oh, uh, and that I'm not the only adult reading YA.
As a connoisseur, if you will, of books whose alleged audience is people 10 years my junior, I can say that Simon Vs. The Homo Sapiens Agenda, the debut novel from author Becky Albertelli, is definitely going to be one of those YA books with universal appeal.
It's not just that the characters feel authentic in a way that some teenage characters don't; it's that they're written with such breathtaking empathy, and such generosity of spirit, that reading this book instead feels sort of like reading a particularly well-put-together journal. Simon, who writes to his pen pal Blue under a fake name, is gay — and he's not out yet to anyone but Blue, a boy in his school who is also gay. When someone finds out and decides to use this information to blackmail Simon, he's torn between protecting himself and a person he cares about, and standing up to his tormenter. At its heart, it's a novel about being comfortable with yourself and owning your identity.
We spoke with author Becky Albertelli about all the important things: life, love, and the internet. Here's what she had to say.
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"The biggest problem in my opinion is just how vulnerable people are, especially women and marginalized people who are getting a lot more negative feedback than your average white straight guy. I think there are some scary things about the internet; there are some things that I really hope will change, but I'm a big believer that it's wonderful for connecting people."
Monday, April 6, 2015
If Carrie Bradshaw Wrote Her Column In 2015
Posted by Unknown on Monday, April 06, 2015
“In this desolate wasteland of romcoms, I had to wonder, is there love out there for a woman who has finer motor control skills than Katherine Hiegl?”
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2. Trust funds and wanderlust have made men troubled, or rather I should say trouble.
3. It's not a secret that men in New York can't — and won't — commit. But I couldn't help but wonder, does a fear of commitment give you the right to disappear from my life at Casper at midnight?
4. In this desolate wasteland of romcoms, I had to wonder, is there love out there for a woman who has finer motor control skills than Katherine Hiegl?
5. How many times can you drunkenly make out with another woman before you're suddenly on the spectrum of queer? Has the straight girl's last ditch effort at titillating men been wiped away with real sexual and romantic interest in the same sex?
6. If you'd rather get Chipotle and curl up with your iPad than get dressed to meet him, then it's already too late.
7. Can straight people be adventurous in bed without appropriating from queer people?
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9. When a man goes down on you without any prompting, that's when you know his mother raised him right. Appropriate thank you gifts include: eating his mom's cooking with absolutely no complaints or dietary requests.
10. I have to believe in the possibility of something more, that somewhere out there is a guy who wants to spend happy hour buying my drinks without asking me to Venmo him a few dollars for my Old Fashioned.
11. Why are we so shocked that a politician would spend hundreds of dollars for a good orgasm? That's the cost of any self-respecting luxury vibrator.
12. Is Barack Obama the face of a sexier America?
13. As he ollied over an adorable pug, I saw the Occupy Wall St. sticker slapped to the bottom of his board and I had to wonder, is dating a Millennial really for me?
14. Is the rakish charm of the fedora well and truly ruined? Will we ever be able to see one again and think Bogart instead of Brony?
What Would Your "Harry Potter" Wand Core Be?
Posted by Unknown on Monday, April 06, 2015
Because the wand chooses the wizard.
17 Questions Gryffindors Have For Slytherins
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Have a seat, serpent friends. Gryffindor House has a few questions for you.
How does it feel to be a part of the most loathed house at Hogwarts?
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Do you ever secretly wish you were a Gryffindor?
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Are you proud of the reputation your house has in the school?
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Do you honestly believe the teachings of Salazar Slytherin? The whole pureblood thing.
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These Beautifully Illustrated Vines Bring Literary Quotes To Life
Posted by Unknown on Monday, April 06, 2015
“All that we see or seem is but a dream within a dream.”
Emily Mulhall is an artist from London who uses social media to highlight her beautiful work.
Her Vine account is filled with different kinds of creative art.
"Be faithful to that which exists within yourself." —Andre Gide
Which Book Of The Bible Are You?
Posted by Unknown on Monday, April 06, 2015
Are you a book of the Old Testament or the New Testament?
29 Underrated Book Series Every YA Lover Should Read
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You’re going to need a bigger bookshelf.
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1. The Sword of Truth series by Terry Goodkind
"It's an action-packed, 11-book saga with amazing character development, an epic romance, and every kind of magical creature you can think of!"
Suggested by Sarah G., via Facebook
2. Percy Jackson & the Olympians by Rick Riordan
"They are some of the most exciting adventure books I've ever read. They speak to my inner 12-year-old self."
Suggested by Matt M., via Facebook
3. The Unwind Dystology by Neal Shusterman
"The series provides a unique framing for contemporary issues like abortion and organ donation."
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4. Alex Rider series by Anthony Horowitz
"It was pretty much James Bond for kids. I might be one of the few American kids who has read the whole series."
Suggested by Sasha V., via Facebook
5. Books of Bayern series by Shannon Hale
"I definitely recommend these books to everyone, they are as timeless as Harry Potter. The books are similar to fairy tales, but don't worry — it's not another retelling of Cinderella."
Suggested by Hannah G., via Facebook
15 Beautiful Words That'll Soothe Your Brain
Posted by Unknown on Monday, April 06, 2015
The most mellifluous words you’ll hear all day.
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