In October 1950, C.S. Lewis’s novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe was published, and this was the birth of Susan. In this novel four kids are evacuated to the large country house of an old professor, because the war—World War II—is on. In this house they find a gateway to another, more magical…
Book Beat: Rick Riordan’s Emails, William Goldman’s Death, and A Criminal Reception to Grindelwald
Hello readers! It’s Emily, back again to share the latest in book news. As the weather takes a dive and the snow rolls in, we have even more reason to curl up on the couch and binge-watch our favourite movies (and why yes, I did just finish rewatching the extended editions of Lord of the…
Book Beat: PW Industry Salary Survey, B&N/WHSmith, and J.K. Rowling’s Lawsuit
Hello lovely readers! Welcome to another week of Book Beat, brought to you by your Bookmarked editor, Paige. As we near the end of the year, it’s about time for some self-reflection. You take a good hard look at your year and see all the things that have gone right, what’s maybe gotten a little…
Book Beat: The Handmaid’s Tale Buzz and Ivanka’s “Feminist” Book
Hi book lovers! I’m done with April showers! It’s May and everything is blooming and I couldn’t be happier. But enough with the downpours Mother Nature, unless that’s the kind of setting you like for reading (I don’t). I really have to get started on my summer reading list (and finish making one). Give me…
Book Beat: Phillip Pullman, J.K Rowling and Warsan Shire’s Genius
Hi book lovers! I am back! Did you miss me? I missed you. I needed to talk a bit of a break last week because school and work got a bit overwhelming. Even the most put together and organized people crumble sometimes; last week was one of those times for me. When I was younger,…
Thursday Book Beat: Downie Honoured, Racist Children’s Book Parody and Cursed Child tops Amazon’s Bestseller List.
Hi book lovers! I am still in the middle of my exams, so I’m still only reading textbooks and am a ball of stress, coffee, and cookies. I can’t wait until I’m on break. I decided I need to dedicate time to reading, writing, and to me! I hope you all are making your lists,…
News & Things: Spirits
Welcome to News & Things! Hope you’re having a lucky Friday the 13th. Today we have J.K. Rowling, The Walking Dead, the return of Korra, and more! Read of the Week Stop It, Show! examines the gender disparity in British and American television writing staffs. News J.K. Rowling & Warner Bros. Plan New Harry Potter-Inspired Films…
Mark Millar and the inadvisable comparison
To follow up on my previous post regarding Mark Millar’s recently publicised thoughts on rape as plot device–