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The Best Books of the 21st Century

Let’s dive straight on into another batch of new YA book releases. Whether you’re a hardcover fan or love the portability of a paperback, there’s something here for you this week. But first…. Bookish Baubles. If you’re looking for a little bookish bling, how about these book...

New YA Books Hitting Shelves This Week: July 15, 2024

Have you been picking up a book only to put it down? Have you been feeling overwhelmed by the idea of finishing one from cover to cover? Are you counting the number of pages left in the chapter every time you sit down with a book? If you’re doing any of that, and even if you’re not, let books with short chapters come to your sweet rescue.

8 Page-Turning Books With Short Chapters To Keep You Hooked

Sci-fi movies have given audiences thrills and thoughts to contemplate ever since the dawn of cinema when Georges Méliès made the immensely visionary A Trip to the Moon in 1902. The directors, writers, and innovative minds created concepts that predated the current special effects technology. But necessity is the mother of invention and many of the technical advancements made in filmmaking have been the direct result of sci-fi's influence and ingenuity.

10 Sci-Fi Movies With Incredible Action Scenes

When it comes to both science fiction and fantasy, authors have a habit of writing multi-book epics rather than single, one-time books. So, if you’re looking for a standalone sci-fi tale to enjoy and don’t want to have to invest in multiple books, these are some of the best to pick up.

The best standalone sci-fi books

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There were a number of celebrities who passed away within the past week, including two notable actresses: Shelley Duvall and Shannen Doherty. Shelley Duvall passed away on Thursday July 11th at her home in Blanco, Texas. The cause of death was complications from diabetes and news of her death was confirmed by her partner Dan Gilroy.

Two Beloved Hollywood Actresses Have Passed Away This Week

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Yesterday was the third time this year that an ad stating Chelsea Clinton lives in a beautiful Virginia home popped up on my laptop. My computer did not warn me this was a dangerous site, so this time, I clicked on the link.

Chelsea Clinton is rumored to be living in Virginia but probably still in NYC

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Shortly before 3 AM, people in the Chicago area may have felt their houses shake as a 3.4-magnitude earthquake occurred about 60 miles west of the city. (CHICAGO) The United States Geological Survey (USGS) reported a 3.4-magnitude earthquake around Somonauk, IL. Somonauk is in DeKalb and LaSalle Counties, 64 miles west of Chicago.

Did You Feel the Earthquake?

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There are some pretty awesome movies out there, so it’s hard to narrow down the absolute best ones. Of course, movies are also subjective - which means the “best” movies on lists from critics don’t always line up with fans.

12 of the Greatest Movies You Will Ever Watch

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Virginia Wendy Williams fans, this is your July 2024 update on the former talk show host. Her best friend of 44 years, Regina Schell, has shared recent concerns with TV Show Aces and says she has not seen or talked to Wendy in more than a year.

Wendy Williams fans are worried after her best friend claims not to have heard from her in a year

Swashbuckling adventures, screwball romcoms, dystopian sci-fi, punch-throwing martial arts extravaganzas, and everything in between: Today we’re counting down 10 undisputed movie classics that will give you plenty of bang for your buck if you need a distraction and that you’ll never get tired of watching. In making this...

The 10 Most Entertaining Movies of All Time

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Many movies nowadays, especially horror flicks, are based on other works. They're typically adaptations of books. Netflix has several horror movies on its platform that are based on novels, and we decided to share a list below of some of the best ones. Who knows, maybe you haven't watched some of the films we're about to list. And if not, now is the time to add them to your watchlist!

6 best horror movies currently streaming on Netflix that are based on books

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From epic sci-fi to the imagination of an aspiring toymaker, these are some of my favorite movies from the first half of 2024.

My five favorite movies of 2024 so far are available to watch at home, here's how

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One of Clint Eastwood’s most legendary movies is being remade for the modern audience. According to reports, a remake of the 1964 spaghetti western film A Fistful Of Dollars is in the works from the Italian studio that produced the original movie. At this time, there is no talent — star, director, etc. — attached […]
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One Of Clint Eastwood’s Most Iconic Westerns Is Being Remade

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Netflix film “Hillbilly Elegy” is inspired by Vance’s 2016 memoir of the same name

‘Hillbilly Elegy’: Movie based on JD Vance’s life is currently streaming on Netflix

One of the strange things about our streaming ecosystem is that, even when a movie or TV show is eminently streamable, that show commands way more attention the second it becomes available on Netflix. The streaming service that started it all still has a unique place in out conversation about movies and TV, and that’s evident in how we prioritize catching titles that have arrived there.

One of the best modern Westerns is now on Netflix. Here’s why you should watch it

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Eddie Murphy has another Netflix hit on his hands.

Netflix's Top 5 Movies Today (July 6, 2024)

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There are certain zodiac signs that most people are careful with because of their fiery and low tolerance levels. You can hardly mess with individuals with such signs without getting a backlash. Whether they are in work environments or family settings, they do not hesitate to set boundaries and protect them.

5 Zodiac Signs You Don't Mess With

If you love all things horror, psychological suspense, and dark fantasy or want to dip your toe into these arenas of literature, you’ll want to check out the winners of this year’s Shirley Jackson Awards. Presented July 13, the Shirley Jackson Awards are given to the best works from the prior year, as voted on by a jury of professional writers, editors, and critics.

The 2023 Shirley Jackson Awards for Best Horror Are Here!

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Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Florida Recommends Pride & Prejudice to Read about ‘American Pride.’. Florida, ground-zero for book-banning and censorship, continues to fumble the point of books and reading with its recent decision...

Florida Recommends PRIDE & PREJUDICE to Read about ‘American Pride.’ Not kidding.

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8 Science Fiction Books that are Impossible to Adapt to the Screen

We seem to be living in an era when impossible-to-adapt science fiction novels are, in fact, getting adapted. Just look at the recent success of Denis...

8 Science Fiction Books that are Impossible to Adapt to the Screen

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