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Getting Started with RPGs
So, you want to start playing an RPG. First of all: welcome!
Posted by Margaret Dunham
Literary Action Heroes John Krasinski Needs to Play
John Krasinski might be known as the adorable Jim Halpert from The Office, but don’t let that fool you. This Emmy-nominated actor is far more that just a likeable prankster, and at the end of this month, he’ll be proving his action hero talents by starring in Jack Ryan, a new series from Amazon. The series is based on the literary adventures of the titular character, lifted from the pages of Tom Clancy’s Ryanverse thrillers. Ryan is a CIA Analyst, an ex-Marine and past history teacher, and he’s been delighting fans of Clancy’s works for decades (first appearing in 1984’s Hunt For Red October).
Posted by Rose Moore
Downtime: What Our Favorite Lit Characters Do Behind the Scenes
[source: Stills From Films]
Ever since The Lord of the Rings extended DVDs delivered hours of behind the scenes footage, we’ve been obsessed with learning more about what our favorite actors do to pass time on set. Bungee jumping, drinking, exploring New Zealand—and that was just during The Fellowship! Film stars aren’t the only ones that have fun, though. It can take years for an author to complete a book. That’s a lot of downtime. So we reached out to some famous literary characters to learn more about what they did while waiting for the final pages of their story to be penned.
Posted by J. B. Kish
Books Celebrating Strong Women and Girls: The Perfect Gift
[source: Pixabay]
With Women’s Equality Day (August 26) approaching, we recommend these five titles to inspire women of today and tomorrow! From biography collections to picture books celebrating girlhood to feminist scifi, fantasy, and poetry, there’s something for everyone on this list.
Posted by Sara Grochowski
Literature’s Worst Villains: King Killers
[source: Bustle]
There is nothing more dastardly than killing your king. No matter how much you might want to (see: King Joffrey) it is taboo. However, the characters are on this list are notorious for taking that extra step toward regicide.
*Spoilers ahead*
Posted by Sandra Woolf
Books to Take on That Last Summer Getaway
[source: Pixabay]
It’s that time of year again. Time to soak in those last fleeting moments of summer. For some, this means a weekend at the beach. For others, it’s a long weekend camping and hiking at a National Park. And for others, it’s dusting off a map and driving until the tank runs out. No matter what your last summer hurrah is, we have the perfect book for you!
Posted by Danielle Mohlman
