5/11/2023 0 Comments John waters trash trio![]() ![]() “Should I start taking ecstasy?” he asked. The underlying theme of This Filthy World is “how to be bad at 70”, an age Waters is approaching with relish, aside from a dilemma over how to remain shocking in his dotage. Waters was as caustic as ever in his live shows, moving back and forth on stage like a cobra. ![]() The second was when Waters was 17, and through Williams’ writing, he gained inspiration to be an outsider, even beyond the already ostracised confines of the gay community. The first was when, as a child in the 1950s, Waters stole forbidden books from his local library in Baltimore. In it, he credits Williams with saving his (cultural) life on two occasions. Waters is equally at home with the works of Tennessee Williams, having been commissioned to write the introduction to the 2006 edition of Williams’ Memoirs. The right kind of people understand it and it frightens away the timid.” “Trash and camp just don’t cut it any more,” he told a rapt audience at his interview panel on Friday. ![]()
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5/11/2023 0 Comments True blood dead until dark![]() ![]() In Dead Until Dark, we meen many amazing characters that I loved who have their own stories to tell. I loved this book because of the side characters. Sookie – if you don’t behave in the next books, we’re going to have some problems! And given the fact that she is the main character in this series, I am wondering how I like this book. Or maybe, it is just the fact that she feels entitled because of her special ability, and likes to talk about how people always treat her badly because she is different. Maybe it is the lack of fear, empathy and emotion she feels. Possibly because she acts very immature at all times and behaves like a spoilt child, when others tell her no. The first book was great and I also loved the TV Show. ![]() I am usually a person that reads the books before watching the adaptations. But vampires usually mean trouble, and maybe Sookie is not really for all the troubles to start coming her way.Īfter watching the TV show “True Blood” and finding out that there is a book series, I had to read the books. When a vampire enters the bar and Sookie can’t read his mind – she is intrigued and wants to know this mysterious man better. We follow the life of Sookie, a waitress in Louisiana, who also has the ability to read people’s minds. Dead Until Dark by Charlaine Harris is the first book in the Sookie Stackhouse series. ![]() 5/11/2023 0 Comments The three body problem 2016![]() ![]() What is the plot of The Three-Body Problem? Johnson is no stranger to television as he helmed the iconic Breaking Bad episode “Ozymandias” several years ago. It is currently unknown whether Rian Johnson will also serve as a director. I’m thrilled to kick off my partnership with Netflix with this accomplished creative team.”Īttached to the sci-fi project as executive producers are also Star Wars and Knives Out director Rian Johnson as well as actors Brad Pitt and Rosamund Pike. The Three-Body Problem trilogy combines so many things I love: rich, multi-layered characters and true existential stakes – all told as an elegant and deeply human allegory. “It’s a privilege to be adapting one of the great masterpieces of Chinese science-fiction. We look forward to spending the next years of our lives bringing this to life for audiences around the world.” ![]() ![]() “Liu Cixin’s trilogy is the most ambitious science-fiction series we’ve read, taking readers on a journey from the 1960s until the end of time, from life on our pale blue dot to the distant fringes of the universe. ![]() In an official press release, Benioff and Weiss offered their comment on adapting the Chinese book series into television: ![]() 5/11/2023 0 Comments Hemlock and Sage by Tali Inlow![]() ![]() Instead, after a climate disaster alters the course of history around the world, advanced civilizations develop over centuries, fueled by Indigenous knowledge, culture and determination and powered by the mysterious Adanadi that arrived in the wake of the disaster. And when a strange, passionate young woman shows up with stories of a dark cult and asking for help, there's nothing that can stop it from bursting into flames.Hemlock & Sage is the first novel set in the world of Coyote & Crow, an alternate history science fantasy where colonization of the Americas never happened. ![]() When the ceremony does not go as planned for either of them, their worlds begin to spark and smoke. ![]() Tusika's family has power and a long line of Abilities-and the expectations that come with that. See search resultsfor this author Tali Inlow(Author), Heidi Billy(Editor), Mackenzie Neal(Illustrator)& 0more 4. 4 2022 by Tali Inlow (Author) Visit Amazon's Tali Inlow page Find all the books, read about the author and more. Niya comes from a modest background and her family has never received special Abilities from the Adanadi. Hemlock And Sage: A Coyote & Crow Novel Paperback Nov. ![]() Best friends with a bond that goes beyond sisterhood, the two young women have chosen to undergo the ceremony together.But each of them brings with them their own secrets and burdens. But Niya and Tusika are not your average citizens of Cahokia. For most, it is a ceremony focused on that single individual, surrounded by family and loved ones. It binds the recipient to their chosen Path animal and, in some cases, bestows upon them a supernatural gift. In Makasing, the Adanadi ceremony is a nearly universal rite of passage into adulthood. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments Book review a spy among friends![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() As a screen card proclaims at the outset of creator-writer Alexander Cary’s expansive adaptation, the period thriller is based on Ben Macintyre’s nonfiction book of 2014, but is itself “a work of imagination” in which names have been changed, scenes invented, etc. Not so the series, which amid all its intrigue, double meanings, double-entendres and double-dealing is about friendship and its slippery definitions. You can’t (he died in 1970), but Forster’s intent seems to have been straightforward enough. ‘God’s Time’ Review: Out for Revenge on New York’s Streets May 2, 2023.‘Queen Charlotte: A Bridgerton Story’ Review: Battles Royal May 2, 2023.‘Hannah Gadsby: Something Special’ Review: Standup Gone Soft May 4, 2023.‘Silo’ Review: A Sci-Fi World Within Brutalist Walls May 4, 2023. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments Fragments of Horror by Junji Ito![]() ![]() ![]() Whether you’re a horror fan or simply looking for a hair-raising read, Junji Ito’s work is not to be missed. His influence on the horror genre is undeniable. It’s no wonder that Ito’s work has been recognized with numerous awards. These women are able to face their deepest fears and confront the monsters that haunt them, a refreshing change from the usual helpless female victims found in some horror. It’s not just the visuals that make Ito’s work stand out his stories are filled with psychological horror, exploring themes like isolation, loneliness, and the fear of death that are sure to strike a chord with readers.īut what really sets Ito apart is his ability to create truly unforgettable characters, particularly strong female protagonists who defy traditional horror tropes. His illustrations are incredibly detailed and often feature graphic violence and grotesque creatures that will haunt your dreams. His style of cosmic and body horror is unmatched, guaranteeing that his stories will leave you both trembling and eager for more.įrom the beautiful but mysterious Tomie to the cursed town in Uzumaki, Ito’s stories will take you on a journey through the darkest corners of the human psyche. Ito became immersed in the horror genre at a young age, and his passion for drawing and storytelling led him to create some of the most unsettling and spine-chilling horror stories in recent history. Enter the surreal and macabre world of Junji Ito, the Japanese manga artist and horror author who has shaken up the horror genre with his unique vision. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments The american roommate![]() And then he proposes an outrageous experiment to bring back her literary muse and meet her deadline: He'll take her on a series of experimental dates meant to jump-start her romantic inspiration. ![]() Lucas offers to let Rosie stay with him, at least until she can find some affordable temporary housing. Only this one strolls around the place in a towel, has a distracting grin, and an irresistible accent. Lucas seems intent on coming to her rescue like a Spanish knight in shining armour. But Rosie doesn't know that Lina has already lent her apartment to her cousin Lucas, who Rosie has been stalking-for lack of a better word-on Instagram for the last few months. Luckily she has her best friend Lina's spare key while she's out of town. Then, the ceiling of her New York apartment literally crumbles on her. She hasn't told her family and now has terrible writer's block. ![]() ![]() ![]() She just quit her well paid job to focus on her secret career as a romance writer. From the author of Goodreads Choice Award winner THE SPANISH LOVE DECEPTION, the eagerly anticipated follow-up featuring Rosie Graham and Lucas Martin, who are forced to share a New York apartment. ![]() ![]() ![]() mites, blowfly larvae) from the old nesting material can also act as a strong deterrent for cavity selection. ![]() However, the threat of ectoparasites (e.g. Birds often choose to reuse successful natural cavities because constructing a nest from scratch requires critical and limited time and energy. ![]() ![]() With a finite number of natural cavities to choose from, most birds can’t afford to be too picky. Nest selection of natural cavities is quite different in comparison to our handy nest boxes. In natural cavities, birds often must deal with old nesting material that is already present. Once the breeding season comes to a close, our nest boxes are abandoned and the leftover nesting material remains, which leaves the question, “What should be done with old nests?” Nest boxes vs natural cavities Eastern Bluebirds In A Tree Cavity As the season progresses, we watch the naked hatchlings grow and develop into fully-feathered fledglings. Prior to the breeding season, we make sure that our nest boxes are ready for their future occupants. Steven Liffmann By Anita Tendler, Cornell Class of 2019 To Clean Or Not To Clean Your Nest Box? Photo © ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments Muzzled by David Rosenfelt![]() Once again, David Rosenfelt delivers suspense and laughter in equal measure in another engaging mystery from "one of the most unforgettable voices in the genre." (Associated Press) As much as Andy doesn't want to get involved-anything to avoid a new case-he can't help but come to the rescue of a man who'd risk everything, even his life, to reunite with his dog. The man claims his life is in danger, and that's why he disappeared. But when the murdered man contacts Beth, asking for his dog back, Andy knows there must be more to the story. But when a friend asks him for a favor that involves both dogs and his lawyerly expertise, he can't say no.Īndy's friend Beth has found a stray that seems to have belonged to a murder victim-in fact, the man and two of his colleagues died in an explosion a few weeks ago. He'd rather spend his time working with the Tara Foundation, his dog rescue organization, and being with his family and his two dogs, Tara and Sebastian. ![]() ![]() In David Rosenfelt's Andy Carpenter mystery, Muzzled, Andy and his beloved golden retriever, Tara, are back on the case as a favor to a friend.Īndy Carpenter is a lawyer who would rather not practice law. ![]() 5/10/2023 0 Comments Harvard lampoon bored of the rings![]() It's up to Boggie Frito Bugger and his band of misfits-including inept wizard Goodgulf Grayteeth, halfwit Spam Gangree, twins Moxie and Pepsi, and Arrowroot of Arrowshirt-to carry the Great Ring to Fordor and cast it into the Zazu Pits.Ĭan they avoid death by hickey tree and escape the dread ballhog? Can the fellowship overcome the narcs and Nozdruls hounding their every move and save Lower Middle Earth once and for all? Yes, of course-this isn't Hamlet, you know. If found, send to Sorhed (the postage is prepaid). ![]() ![]() The Power, alrighty, for doing your Own Thing. The Power almighty rests in this Lone Ring. The classic parody of The Lord of the Rings is back! With a brand-new "boreword" by Henry Beard. Tolkien's fictional universe is a timeless comedic masterpiece. Listen Free to Bored of the Rings: A Parody audiobook by The Harvard Lampoon with a 30 Day Free Trial Stream and download audiobooks to your computer. Description First published in 1969, the New York Times bestseller Bored of the Rings is back-and just in time for the major motion picture release of The Hobbit. ![]() |