Movie Review: Guillermo Del Toro’s “Frankenstein” is not faithful to the novel, but that isn’t a bad thing

Oscar Isaac as Victor Frankenstein in “Frankenstein.” Credit: Ken Woroner/Netflix via TNS When someone says Frankenstein, the same, stereotypical image pops into people’s heads — a tall, green, stitched-up man with prominent neck bolts, a flat...

‘The Chronology Of Water’ Review: Kristen Stewart’s Film Feels Like A Diary Entry From Her Own Book 

I think it’s quite moving that Kristen Stewart’s directorial debut feels almost like an extension of her acting debut through the theme of abuse. The actress has been one of my favorites ever since I saw her in Speak, where, at just 13 years old,...

This OG Avengers Will Probably Die In Doomsday, But The MCU Can Improve On Their Comic Book Ending

It's a fairly widely held belief that Avengers: Doomsday will be filled with deaths, but Marvel Studios faces a glaring opportunity to vastly improve on the death of an original Avenger from Marvel Comics. After all, theories surrounding the...

Van Camp book among award nominees

Richard Van Camp, who hails from Fort Smith, is nominated for a GG Award in the category of Young People’s Literature — Text for his supernatural thriller ‘Beast.’ Van Camp, a member of the Tlicho Dene Nation, set the book in the Northwest...

Let’s translate science books into all lettered local languages — Okyeame Kwame

Ghanaian rapper Kwame Nsiah-Apau, popularly known as Okyeame Kwame, has commended the Ghana Education Service (GES) for its move to promote the use of local languages as a medium of instruction in basic schools. To make the initiative more...

Local authors attend Island Books festival

Island Books hosted a Local Author Festival on Oct. 26. Its fall edition featured 10 authors whose work ranges from sports non-fiction and cozy fantasy to poetry and adventure memoir. Authors from left: Shannon Hogan, Ruth Vincent, Michael...

Utah banned a 19th book from all public schools. Here’s what it’s about.

It is the first book to be newly banned this school year. (Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) A sign indicates that a book for sale at a Barnes and Noble in Salt Lake City has been banned in Utah public schools. Jay Asher’s New York Times...

Faith, family and fiction: author Chuck Black’s unexpected calling

DICKINSON — Chuck Black didn’t set out to become an author. Black served in the U.S. Air Force for eight years as an F-16 fighter pilot and holds a degree in electrical and electronic engineering. After leaving the service, Black and his wife,...

Painfully Stupid and Vapid: The KJP Book Is Worse Than You Could Have Possibly Imagined

For years, Biden White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre was arguably the most reliable source of entertainment for NewsBusters (and viral posts on X). Her press briefings were a heavyweight bout with the English language. And, when she...

CORONER's TOMMY VETTERLI Explains Why It Took More Than Three Decades To Release New Studio Album

In a new interview with 213Rock Harrag Melodica Live, CORONER's guitarist, songwriter and producer Tommy Vetterli (a.k.a. Tommy T. Baron) spoke about the band's latest studio album, "Dissonance Theory", which came out on October 17 worldwide via...

PW’s Best Books of the Year

Today in Books Publishers Weekly's Best Books of 2025 lists have arrived, something for the Zadie Smith curious, bookish Halloween fun, and more. This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate...

Local author to kick off new children’s book signings Oct. 29

Local author James VanSciver has just published his eighth book, a children's work titled, “Hi! I’m Pinocchio.” A 10-week-old Sheltie named Pinocchio shares his wisdom with readers about subjects such as picking friends, gaining respect and making...

Planning Reforms, Partnerships, Pattern Book to Unlock More Homes 

The comments come ahead of a special Property Council event in Merewether on 31 October bringing together government, community housing providers and private developers to discuss ways to accelerate local housing delivery. Property Council Hunter...

Stories from readers: Romanian-born author reimagines local myths in 1000-word story ‘The Night of Returning Souls’

Romanian-born author Patricia Furstenberg invites readers into the shadowed heart of Transylvania with her 1000-word story The Night of Returning Souls. “Let me show you the world as it once was,” she told Romania-insider.com, introducing a...

Julie Andrews' and Daughter Emma Walton Hamilton's New Book Is 'A Love Letter to the Theater' (Exclusive) By Lizz Schumer

NEED TO KNOW Julie Andrews and Emma Walton Hamilton have a new book out that's a love letter to Broadway and theater in general The mother-daughter pair have written 30 books together, among other creative collaborations The Great American...

These 4 Horrible Histories Books Will Change How You See History FOREVER

In this article, you will discover the top 4 Horrible Histories books that provide a perfect combination of historical knowledge and witty humour to their readers. Continue reading to learn the key insights from these books. If you think that...

Hexing the patriarchy: new book explores feminist resistance and ritual

According to Monash University anthropologist Dr Emma Quilty, Australian women are increasingly turning towards modern witchcraft. In her new book – Witch Power: Hexing the Patriarchy with Feminist Magic Dr Quilty uncovers the hidden worlds of...

Local author brings big feelings to life at Sterling Public Library

Local Early Childhood Specialist and author Stephanie Swenson hosted an interactive storytime event Sunday, Oct. 26, at the Sterling Public Library featuring her debut picture book, “Oopsie Tootsie: Freda the Farting Frog Has BIG Feelings.” The...

Why 81 books are under review in New Braunfels ISD

SAN ANTONIO – Students in the New Braunfels Independent School District can once again check out books from their school libraries after a temporary closure last week.The district shut down all campus libraries to review its catalog of materials...

IT: Welcome to Derry Release Schedule: When Is Episode 2 Coming Out? By Christopher Rudolph

NEED TO KNOW IT: Welcome to Derry premiered on Oct. 26 The HBO series is a prequel to the two films, It (2017) and It: Chapter Two (2019) Bill Skarsgård reprises his role as the killer clown Pennywise Pennywise and his red balloons are back to...