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Halfway through the year is a good time to take stock of our reading. The spare elegies of winter have left their mark; the elegant literary novels of spring have come and gone; the big juicy beach reads of summer are just beginning. Let’s pause here and take a look at what good things the year has already brought to us before we look ahead to the riches of the fall. Here are the 10 best books from the first half of 2024.

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From Don Winslow to Tana French (and Princess Di!), we’ve got them all.

The 29 Best Mystery, Thriller and True Crime Books of 2024…so Far

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August can be a bittersweet month, the point at which summer begins to wind down even as the weather turns ever more dank. With that in mind, our August book recommendations cover a lot of potential reactions to the month at hand. Looking for a gripping thriller to page through at the beach? We can help you there. In search of the perfect read for a new European soccer season? There’s something for that as well. Throw in memoir, cultural history and a retrospective of a beloved television show, and you have a reading list that should keep you busy this month.

The 10 Books You Should Be Reading This August

Collins’s The Hunger Games changed young adult literature forever. The bloodthirsty nation of Panem served as an entire generation of adolescent readers’ introduction to dystopian fiction, setting imaginations across the globe ablaze with visions of alternate worlds where human civilization took a dark turn somewhere along the road.

Best Book Series Like Hunger Games for Lovers of Dystopian Worlds

Here are seven romantic movies that are based on true love stories. The Big Sick (2017) is the true story of how comedian Kumail Nanjiani met his wife Emily Gardner. While the couple start off strong, they soon hit a rough patch and break up due to their cultural differences, as Kumail’s parents want him to.

7 Romantic Movies Based On Real Love Stories

The art of adapting a beloved book into a feature film is a challenging endeavor that almost always sparks debate among fans and critics alike. But while some adaptations fail to capture the essence of their source material, there have also been those that manage to complement and sometimes even enhance their inspirations, creating memorable films that build off of what made their literary counterparts great in the first place. From timeless classic novels to modern masterpieces, these adaptations have successfully translated the magic of the written word onto the silver screen, proving that sometimes movies can be just as good as the books that inspired them.

10 Movies That Are Just as Good as the Book

John Grisham has hooked millions of readers with his juicy legal thrillers, striking a good balance between high-octane plots and legal realism, drawing on his background as a lawyer. However, this recipe does not always translate well to the screen, with some adaptations of Grisham's work coming out decidedly lackluster. At their worst, they completely fail to understand the appeal of his stories.

The 10 Best John Grisham Movie Adaptations, Ranked

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Everyone wants to age with grace and beauty, and while genetics, lifestyle, and skincare all play a role, your zodiac sign might also influence how well you age. As the saying goes, true beauty comes from within. Some people seem to radiate their inner beauty outward as they age, becoming even more attractive over time. Think you might be one of them? Let’s dive into the five zodiac signs that, according to astrology, are believed to age better than others.

5 Zodiac Signs That Age Better Than Others

Disclaimer: This content, written by Ada. E, aims to provide general informational and entertainment value. The astrological information shared has been extensively researched, carefully recorded, and thoughtfully observed by the author.

3 Female Zodiac Signs That Men Like

Put down the overly wordy self-help book that you’ve got clutched in your hand. While sure, you can get some good advice from a book, you might also just need a quick pick-me-up in the form of a 90-minute movie. Whatever you’re struggling with in this time of transition, there’s a movie that will make you see things from a new perspective. Whether you’re getting over a rough breakup or you finally want to start really living, I’ve got a film suggestion for you.

7 Movies To Watch To Change Your Life

Often when we say, “You’ll never guess the plot twist behind this movie, television series, or book,” we’re exaggerating a bit. Some viewers will indeed figure out the plot twist in a movie, tv series, or book, while others won’t, but plot twists can usually be figured out with enough investigation and discernment of the red herrings and clues. Behind Her Eyes is a limited television series based on a popular 2017 novel that starts out with a typical enough psychological thriller plotline, and it has a plot twist no one would ever guess even based on the information given. A psychiatrist husband, David (played by Tom Bateman), starts engaging in an affair with a co-worker (a single mother, Louise, played by Simona Brown) he met at a local bar prior to either of them knowing they would be working together. However, things get a bit more sinister and twisted when Louise starts developing a strange friendship and obsession with his wife, Adele (Eve Hewson), who seems to be holding back dark secrets about the nature of her marriage to David. As Louise begins to investigate, she becomes enmeshed in a complicated love triangle that unravels secrets no one would ever suspect. If you don’t wish to be spoiled, start watching the limited television series now, as it is still available on Netflix.

This Is The Most Disturbing TV Series On Netflix (And It Has The Biggest Plot Twist)

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A DAD-OF-FIVE died after mistakenly pouring washing detergent on a bowl of cornflakes instead of milk, an inquest has heard. Tom McDonald was rushed to St Vincent’s University Hospital (SVUH) in Dublin on March 9, 2023, after his daughter realised he had accidentally poisoned himself. “It was so quick – he was perfectly well and […]

Dad-of-five with dementia died after accidentally pouring washing detergent on his cornflakes instead of milk

Reports of the Western genre’s demise have been greatly exaggerated many times over harkening back to its very conception in the silent era and glorious heydays as Hollywood’s premiere crowd-pleaser during the Golden Age, all the way to its gradual but steady decline in the latter half of the 20th century and subsequent revivals. And though unfairly pigeonholed as a source of mass entertainment with a strict American sensibility and old-fashioned values, the truth is that, despite greatly fluctuating in popularity throughout the decades, few genres if any have proven to be as timeless, resilient, varied, morally challenging and universally appealing as the Western.

The 10 Most Rewatchable Western Movies of All Time

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Love books? Love movies? Which do you like to read first? The book or the adaptation? Here are some of the most recent book-to-screen adaptations for you to enjoy. Leonardo DiCaprio and Robert De Niro star in this Martin Scorsese-directed film about the mysterious killings of members of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma. It's a dark and suspenseful story that will keep you on the edge of your seat. It's based on David Grann's nonfiction book of the same name.

9 Movies That Are Better Than Their Book Counterparts

Few things can make or break a film quite as much as the quality of its acting. Great performances can elevate even the most mediocre of writing and can produce something truly transcendent with the right material. More than other genres, perhaps, thrillers thrive on audiences being able to connect to the characters and situations portrayed. Therefore, acting that can make you empathize with and understand the film's characters, as well as fear them when appropriate, is an essential component to making a great thriller.

The 10 Best Thrillers With Great Acting, Ranked

A MUM’S “beautiful” newborn baby died in her arms after she was repeatedly told there was “nothing to worry about.” Louise Martin’s son Joshua was diagnosed with group B strep (GBS) three days after he was born and the infection left to severe complications including brain damage. GBS is the most common cause of infection […]

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Discover which books you should add to your reading list that are being published in August 2024!. This month is full of must read new releases! You’ll find new novels from iconic authors like Jodi Picoult and Liane Moriarty. Plus, a new thriller from airplane expert T.J. Newman and romances I can’t wait to read!

Must Read New Books By Genre: August 2024

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The 10 Authors With the Highest-Grossing Movie Adaptations

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Supernatural horror is a genre that is wildly popular as it showcases events that aren't likely to occur in the real world. This, coupled with the stimulation viewers get mentally, physically, and emotionally while watching, makes for great entertainment. This is the case with the Paranormal Activity series of films. Which ones should you watch and skip? Check out our list below.

4 Paranormal Activity movies to watch (and 1 to skip)

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The actor's working relationship with Disney has spanned decades, having been cast in his first Disney feature film, "Follow Me, Boys!" at age 15.

Fact Check: Kurt Russell Ended His Longtime Relationship with 'Woke Disney'?

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10 Greatest Books Based on True Stories for Your Reading List

Call me old fashioned, but I love nothing more than curling up with a good book and getting lost in the story created by someone else....

10 Greatest Books Based on True Stories for Your Reading List

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