Tag: celebrities
Who would win a battle: Harry Potter or Darth Vader? What were Emma’s favorite books when she was a kid? What’s the best thing about playing Hermione Granger? These are …
Sara Deeter
May 19, 2017
Adult, Autobiography, Book Lists, Classics, Fantasy, Feminism, LGBT, Literary Fiction, Music, Poetry, Romance, Women, Young Adult
GaGa, ooh la la!! If I were to enter an alternate universe and actually have the chance to MEET LADY GAGA (*screams internally*), the inner book nerd in me …
Social media is kind of an overbearing presence in our world today, which means most people would probably rather check Twitter or Instagram before opening up the latest book. …
Talent comes in all shapes and sizes. Even though someone might not be too good at one category, such as chemistry, they might surprise you in a different one, …
Melanie Pitman
February 14, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Faves, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Memoir, Music, Non-Fiction, Sports
With the wild success of books like Amy Poehler’s Yes Please, Lena Dunham’s Not That Kind of Girl, and Rob Lowe’s Stories I Only Tell My Friends, it seems like writing a memoir …
If you’re anything like me, you enjoy the off-beat parts of life, the quirky things that make you chuckle (maybe even laugh out loud). Last week, I shared 7 …
Melanie Pitman
January 4, 2017
Author Spotlight, Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Faves, Feminism, Humor, Literary Quotes, Memoir, Mental Health, News, Non-Fiction, Performing Arts, Relationships, Romance, Women, Writing
By now, the whole world knows of the sad passing of Carrie Fisher on December 27, 2016. Among many things, she was a brilliant actress, a loving mother, and …
YouTube Channel: CharlotteNLT From the Description: Famous actors, musicians, and other celebrities read aloud and show how reading is central to their lives. Featured image via InStyle
YouTube Channel: Christina Bianco From the Description: Actor and impressionist Christina Bianco presents your favorite celebrities reading a lost ‘Dr Seuss’ book! (Stay tuned – more lost books are to …
We love them for their dramatic flair and Hollywood style, but, unbeknownst to most of us, quite a few celebrities have also made a name for themselves in the literary …
At 26 years old, Taylor Swift has been on the music scene since 2006, when she first dropped her debut album, Taylor Swift. Since then, the country singer has become one …
Celebrities: they’re just like us! (Except with a lot more money.) However, when it comes down to it, some of our favorite stars share a genuine love for literature …
YouTube Channel: WordsofaReader If you’ve been wanting to dive into the world of celebrity memoirs but don’t know which ones to avoid and which ones are actually worth your time, …
Okay, how many times have you seen The Sound of Music? How about Mary Poppins? Or even The Princess Diaries? If you’re anything like me, you have a special …
Audiobooks are the modern ages’ gift to book lovers. Now, we can listen to books while we drive to work, clean our homes, and wind down for bed. As …
It’s rare that I flock to the book stands when a celebrity pens a book. There is an infatuation there that I don’t always understand, but this fall, several …
YouTube Channel: Book Riot When you listen to audiobooks, do you prefer a specific gender or tone of voice for the narrator? We want to know! Featured …
YouTube Channel: Periodic Videos From the Description: Isaac Newton, Charles Darwin, Benjamin Franklin, The Queen and the man who invented the Internet…how much do you think this collection of signatures …
YouTube Channel: MTV International From the Description: Sophie Turner, Ne-Yo, Charli XCX, Stephen Fry, Geordie Shore’s Gary Beadle, Sean Bean and – erm – Spongebob Squarepants and Patrick read …
YouTube Channel: ClevverTV Love some of them or hate some of them, it’s a given, Celebrities are here to stay. Here are 7 of the most popular books written …
