Just last month, we discussed the shortlist for the International Booker Prize, and now the winner has been announced! It’s Kairos by Jenny Erpenbeck, translated by Michael Hofmann. The German novel follows the relationship of 19-year-old Katharina and 50-something-year-old Hans in East Berlin, as the German Democratic Republic declines. Despite the age gap, Katharina and
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Elvis Presley‘s granddaughter sent an investment company intent on auctioning off Graceland running. Riley Keough didn’t just convince a judge to block the auction of Graceland on Thursday. The actor’s legal response scared off Naussany Investments and Private Lending LLC for good. Elvis Presley Enterprises (Graceland) labeled claims made by Naussany as fraudulent upon learning they
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Warning: The following contains major spoilers for The Strangers, The Strangers: Prey At Night, and The Strangers: Chapter One. Nothing sparks fear in the opening moments of a horror film like the words “based on actual events.” Many horror fans find comfort in reminding ourselves that “it’s just a movie,” but this ominous disclaimer smashes
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Erica Ezeifedi, Associate Editor, is a transplant from Nashville, TN that has settled in the North East. In addition to being a writer, she has worked as a victim advocate and in public libraries, where she has focused on creating safe spaces for queer teens, mentorship, and providing test prep instruction free to students. Outside
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There will be moviegoers at the Memorial Day weekend box office; the industry can be thankful for that. Just not as many as the previous two years when the entire 4-day frame exceeded $200M+. With Warner Bros‘ prequel Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga and Alcon/Sony‘s The Garfield Movie hitting marquees, the volume of event product
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Republic Pictures dropped the trailer for it’s new comedy Reunion, the upcoming comedy mystery movie starring Lil Rel Howery. Joining Howery in the cast is Billy Magnussen, Jillian Bell, Jamie Chung, Michael Hitchcock with Nina Dobrev and Chace Crawford. “Lil Rel Howery, Billy Magnussen, and Jillian Bell star in a wild ride of twists and turns where
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This made sense as a season finale. The team, especially Tiffany, got justice (revenge) for Hobbs on FBI Season 6 Episode 13. The more significant news was that Maggie returned from her forced hiatus for the finale. This was good because the squad isn’t the same when she’s away for whatever reason. In reality, she was
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Vape pods have emerged as a significant element in the vaping culture, primarily due to their innovative design and convenience. These compact devices have revolutionized the way people consume nicotine, offering a smoke-free alternative that aligns with the lifestyles of teens and young adults. Their sleek design and ease of use have not only contributed
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Prime Video has finally shared the first look trailer for Cross, Amazon MGM Studios’ upcoming series adaptation of James Patterson’s bestselling Alex Cross novels. It’s led by Aldis Hodge as the titular detective and forensic psychologist. It’ll debut sometime this year. “Cross is a twisted thriller about Alex Cross, a detective and forensic psychologist, uniquely capable of digging
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Here’s what cooking today at Book Riot: The Most Unhinged Fictional Characters Ever Written But what is unhinged? Let’s picture a door. One with no hinges. It’s detached; it’s hanging by, at best, a thread, and it’s disconnected from the frame that holds it up. Unhinged, to me, implies a disconnect from reality — the
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