The 2019 Oscar movies are almost here! Every year I try and see all the nominees, but fail horribly. I still have quite the list of movies to get through, so I will most likely fail again with the ceremony a week away. Since the ceremony is going to completely weird without a host, you might want to occupy yourself with book during the tortuous scenes of actors muddling their way through “funny” bits. Here are all the Oscar movies based on books that you might want to pick up.

Black Panther

One of the most celebrated movies of the entire year is based  on Stan Lee’s iconic comic book series. You can dive into the very beginning of Black Panther’s history with Black Panther Epic Collection: Panther’s Rage (Jungle Action (1973-1976)). Continue reading “I’d Like to Thank the Academy: All 2019 Oscar Movies Based on Books” →

February 14 is full of pink, hearts, and, most importantly, romance. And if you want to whisper sweet words to your loved one, some beautiful turns of phrase can be found in books that may be on your shelf right now. Here are 12 romantic book quotes that you can recite to your beloved to make them swoon in your arms this Valentine’s Day.

“Somehow the silence seemed to connect us in a way like words never could.” — Wendelin Van Draanen, Flipped Continue reading “12 Romantic Book Quotes” →

If you’re like me growing up, Harry Potter took over your life. Another book in the Harry Potter saga coming out? I’m there at the midnight release party at the local book store. A new movie adaptation premiering? Once again, I’m there at midnight, maybe even in a costume.

Sadly, the series had to end. And while we have Pottermore and the Fantastic Beasts movies, it’s not the same as the original seven books. So a way to combat our wizard deficiencies is to find books like Harry Potter. And while the following 12 books aren’t exactly full of Hogwarts, Floo powder, and butterbeer, they each have their own merits and are quite enjoyable

A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas

A Court of Thorn and Roses is the first book in a really amazing series. There are magical creatures who live and rule in different courts, like Spring Court and Night Court. I personally feel like I belong in Night Court, but that’s besides the point. In the first book Feyre, the main character we follow throughout the series, is captured by Tamlin, a hot faerie, and brought to the Spring Court. There are curses, dangerous games, and a fight for love. I fell right into the series and anxiously awaited the release of each new book. Continue reading “Books Like Harry Potter: 12 Books to Read if You Love the Boy Who Lived” →