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Cures for Hangovers From Some of Literature’s Best Drinkers
For those who may be suffering from a post-St. Patty’s day hangover, time to turn down the brightness on your laptop and phone screen, lower the blinds, put on sweats, and if you’re at work, we sincerely hope you make it to 5 PM. In the meantime, let these book characters teach you how to beat the hangover woes.
Posted by Christina Schillaci
The Ultimate League of Lady Superheroes
We've been rounding up our favorite fictional squads this past month in honor of Women's History Month, and you know we couldn't pass up the opportunity to pull together a dream league of extraordinary lady superheroes. (Bonus points for all of them coming from different comic book imprints too!)
Posted by David Winnick
Book Recommendations for Nashville Characters
It is the moment we have all been waiting for: Nashville returns tonight! While you are popping popcorn in preparation for tonight’s drama, check out these book recommendations for our favorite characters.
Posted by Sarah Fox
The Ides of March and Other Ominous Prophecies We Love
The soothsayer’s “Beware the ides of March” from Shakespeare's Julius Ceasar is one of the most famous lines of prophesy in Western literature. Aside from Oedipus and Macbeth, there are tons of ominous warnings, especially in the fantasy genre where prophecies are the reigning method of foreshadowing. While the prophecies themselves might be well-known to even casual fantasy fans, you might not know the fan theories that percolate from them. So, soothsay, I say, and let’s do this thing.
(Warning: spoiler warnings and conspiracy theories ahead!)
Posted by Steffi Feld
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children Movie Trailer + Giveaway
There's a new world coming.
At long last you can watch the official trailer for Tim Burton’s Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, in theaters September 2016!
Posted by Julie Leung
Elfin Creatures Ranked By Coolness
Leprechauns are the general mascot of St. Patrick’s Day, which makes sense, since they’re from Irish folklore. But as far as tiny, magical elves go in general, should leprechauns be the most famous? Below, we present to you a definitive scientific study of tiny elfin coolness. You’re welcome in advance.
Posted by Eve Legato