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If You Like Piña Coladas

Sunday July 10th is National Piña Colada Day and if you’re anything like us, the mention of a piña colada must always be followed up with “getting caught in the rain.” Ah earworm, there you are. Sorry, we couldn’t help it—nor did we want to. Which is why in honor of Piña Colada Day we’re sipping our delicious drinks…

 

Posted by Jamie Canaves

Book Recommendations for Pretty Little Liars Characters

Here at Quirk Books, we have a lot of feelings about the seventh (and final) season of Pretty Little Liars. Before we send the Liars on their final season, we put together a list of book recommendations for our favorite Rosewood residents.

 

Aria – Single, Carefree, Mellow by Katherine Heiny

Posted by Danielle Mohlman

Bookish Beach Style

Summer is truly here, and if you haven’t made it to the beach yet, it’s time to get some sand between your toes! The beach is the perfect place to kick back and enjoy some sun… along with some favorite reading material. No matter where you are in the world, reading on the beach feels indulgent. Summer reading is even better stretched out on a towel, and we want to celebrate it. Load up with bookish beach goodies for your next trip to the seaside, and enjoy the sunshine without missing out on your favorite character’s adventures.

 

Posted by Rose Moore

The Next Star Trek: The Next Generation

Star Trek has been and will always be a cultural phenomenon. The new set of movies has brought a whole new generation of viewers into the fandom and has sparked the imaginations of those who dream of “the final frontier.” While we at Quirk are incredibly excited about the next film, Star Trek: Beyond, we must still think to the future when all of the stars of the will no longer be able to take time out of their busy schedules for a massive ensemble piece. That leaves us with the question of what takes place next. How about a new younger cast for a Next Generation film.

 

Posted by David Winnick

Quirky History: The American Revolution According to William Blake

The American Revolution was all about a bunch of freedom-loving guys with names like George, Benjamin, Alexander, and Thomas kicking out the British and declaring independence on July 4. Right?

Not if you ask English poet William Blake (1757–1827). According to Blake the American Revolution was a struggle of universal proportions involving spirits, angels, mythology, and history.

Posted by E.H. Kern

The Many Bookish Roles of Samuel L. Jackson

This summer, movie theatres will be filled with big budget blockbusters and The Legend of Tarzan – based on the novel Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs – is no exception. Samuel L. Jackson plays George Washington Williams, a historic American Civil War soldier and the activist responsible for spurring public outcry against King Leopold II’s Congo Free State. In honor of this movie’s bookish origins, we’re celebrating our absolute favorite literary roles of Samuel L. Jackson. 

Posted by Danielle Mohlman