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Celebrate National Theater Day With 7 Amazing Plays

As you may have seen all over your Instagram feed, today is National Theater Day! To celebrate all things theatrical, we’ve got seven great plays that definitely deserve a spot on your TBR (cast)list. 1. A street Car named desire IMAGE VIA AMAZON This play is the instant classic written by Tennessee Williams. It’s the story of how Blanche DuBois, the once beautiful, southern belle, is pushed over the edge by her brother-in law Stanley Kowalski. It’s not a story for the faint of heart, but it is very important in the canon of American theater. 2. Who’s Afraid of VIRGINIA …

7 Quotes to Celebrate Hufflepuff Pride Day

Diana Gilday

Book Culture

1. “I’ll teach the lot, and treat them just the same” – Helga Hufflepuff This first quote comes from, of course, the founder of the Hufflepuff house. This quote shows that not only will a Hufflepuff learn, but they will be treated kindly and with respect. 2. “I feel that if a single pupil wants to come, then the school ought to remain open for that pupil.” – Pomona Sprout This quote comes from the head of herbology herself, Professor Sprout. This quote embodies what it means to be a Hufflepuff, caring about the well being of …

The Bella Twins Announce Their First Memoir

Diana Gilday

Book Culture

The Bella Twins, Nikki and Brie Bella, best known for being WWE wrestlers and reality TV stars, recently announced that their memoir Incomparable, will be released May 5. The memoir was co-written by the twins and tells the story of their individual lives. According to People magazine, “The raw, honest and revealing co-memoir that will follow their individual journeys ‘which began with loss, abuse, and plenty of rough times’.” The book will serve as an inspiration to young girls and women to remind them that they can do anything they put their minds to. The twins made their WWE debut …

7 Books to Read if You’re Sick of Valentine’s Day

Diana Gilday

Book Culture

Valentine’s Day is here and some may be dreading it. Whether you’re recently heartbroken, completely over trying to find a partner, or just interested in reading a book that isn’t so sweet you get cavities after reading it, here are seven books to read today. 1. Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Image via Amazon The New York Times #1 best selling novel Gone Girl is a chilling mystery perfect for some anti-love reading. It tells the story of Nick and Amy Dunne, and Amy’s disappearance on their fifth anniversary. As they investigate her disappearance, terrible secrets of the seemingly …

New Release Will Have You On The Edge of Your Seat

Diana Gilday

New York Times best-selling author Lisa Gardner released her newest novel, When You See Me, this past Tuesday, Jan. 28, 2020. The novel follows FBI Special Agent Kimberly Quincy and Sergeant Detective D. D. Warren and their team as they follow the digital crumbs of the late serial kidnapper Jacob Ness. This book reunites some of Gardner’s most popular characters, Detective D.D. Warren, FBI Agent Kimberly Quincy and vigilante Flora Dane. The trio must summon their collective skills, and face the traumas of their past, in order to uncover the secrets Ness brought to his grave. image via dead …