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Books That Shouldn’t Be Video Games

We’ve already talked at length about literary video games you should play, but what about literary games you shouldn’t play? What about video games based on books that, by their very nature, would be no fun at all? Here’s some of those imagined video games, which we should all be very glad don’t exist.

Posted by Jadzia Axelrod

Geek E. Girl Roles for Hanna Mae Lee

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Hana Mae Lee’s birthday is today and while she’s best known as the incredibly soft spoken yet powerful beatboxer Lilly in Pitch Perfect, the real Hana Mae is a bona fide badass and funny as hell. To celebrate her birthday, we’ve created a wish list of literary roles that we’d love to see Hana Mae Lee play. Listen up, Hollywood. We’ve got some big plans.

Posted by Danielle Mohlman

Characters Who Are Vegetarians

[Photo by Chantal Garnier on Unsplash]

Bring on the black bean burgers and avocado toast! Today we’re participating in a little Tofu Tuesday and talking about our favorite vegetarian characters in contemporary literature. So, grab some roasted almonds, whip up your favorite grilled cheese, and cozy up to the characters who dream of dill.

And don't forget to pick up a copy of Stuff Every Vegetarian Should Know, available online and in bookstores today!

Posted by Danielle Mohlman

The Ultimate Birthday Party for Bilbo and Frodo, Thrown by Samwise

[Movie still from The Lord of the RIngs: The Fellowship of the Rings, New Line Cinema]

They may be small and quiet folk, but hobbits sure know how to throw a party! Since Bilbo and Frodo share a birthday, they like to have one giant bash, thrown by good ol’ Samwise. Don’t worry, Sam knows the key ingredients for throwing an epic hobbit party, so of course this shindig was a success.

Posted by Sandra Woolf

Frankenstein’s Support Group for Misunderstood Monsters: Chapter 3

Which obscure retro monster are you?

Whats your monstrous patronus? Take a deep dive into the lesser-known monsters of the '70s and '80s, like those found in Grady Hendrix's Paperbacks from Hell, and find out what niche beast you most resemble!

Posted by Quirk Books Staff