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Literary Halloween Party Games
It’s almost time for Halloween, which means planning for Halloween parties! But what to do when you want to have a more literary bent to your party? One need not go the full Phantom of the Opera and kidnap someone, throw a chandelier at the rest of your guests, and then act like you’re the victim, here (though I suppose you could). Here are some easy and fun ways to bring your literary love into your costume soiree.
Posted by Jadzia Axelrod
The Regrettable Sidekicks Name Generator
Batman has Robin. Captain America has Bucky. And Yankee Doodle had…Dandy. Find out your sidekick name so you can team up with your very on heroic (or dastardly) companion!
Posted by Quirk Books Staff
Book Recommendations for Our Favorite Crazy Ex-Girlfriend Characters
Crazy Ex-Girlfriend has returned for its final season and before you say anything, we’re definitely not crying. You’re crying. We’re sending off this perfect bonkers series with some book recommendations. Because that’s how we show love, okay?
Posted by Danielle Mohlman
Sidekicks Who Are (Infinitely) Better Than The Main Character
We love a good underdog story, so it’ll come as no surprise that we’re coming out with a companion to Jon Morris’ The League of Regrettable Superheroes and The Legion of Regrettable Supervillains – this time with a big emphasis on the often forgotten sidekick! In The League of Regrettable Sidekicks, Morris shines a spotlight on some of the strangest sidekicks in superhero comics history. Which got us thinking about some of our favorite sidekicks in pop culture – sidekicks who are (dare we say it?) way better than their leads.
Posted by Danielle Mohlman
Advice from Our Space Mom, Carrie Fisher
Photo by Casey Horner on Unsplash
It’s Carrie Fisher’s birthday on October 21 and we still can’t believe she’s gone. She was everything we could ever want in a modern-day hero – bold and brash and unapologetically honest. To honor our dearly departed space mom on her special day, we’re sharing our favorite pieces of Carrie Fisher advice.
Posted by Danielle Mohlman
Holiday Mix-Up: Horror Movies Set During Holidays That Aren’t Halloween
Most people agree Halloween is the obvious choice for a horror movie backdrop. It’s been done to death (sorry) and we think other holidays should get some recognition. That’s why we want to celebrate October and Halloween by not talking about Halloween at all. Here are some of our favorite horror flicks that take place on other, allegedly less spooky holidays. Reader beware: none of these are safe for work or for young children.
Posted by Neil Floyd
