Mirror Girls blends historical fiction and horror to tell the story of Charlie and Magnolia, biracial twin sisters separated at birth after their parents’ murder, and the unforeseen consequences of their unlikely reunion 17 years later. Author Kelly McWilliams spoke to BookPage about the deeply personal experiences that inform the novel and what it’s like
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Rebecca Podos’ fourth YA novel, From Dust, a Flame, is a moving story about a girl discovering the heritage and history of a family she never knew she had. On the morning of Hannah’s 17th birthday, she awakens to discover that her eyes are golden serpentine slits, the first of a series of nightly transformations.
GQ Recommends Make your work bag work for you. By Gerald Ortiz January 25, 2022 Photograph courtesy Getty Images; Collage by Gabe Conte All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, when you buy something through our retail links, we may earn an affiliate commission. The idea of briefcases for men
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Each week, GQ utilizes the latest in deal-identifying technology—i.e. a couple of our staffers spend most of the day shopping online—to uncover all the wildest markdowns on wardrobe-boosting buys from the best men’s clothing sales on the internet. This week, we’ve got R&B-level puffer jackets, a sumptuous cashmere sweater and 23 more deals you can’t
According to director Matt Reeves, who compares the character to a drug addict. By Grant Rindner January 26, 2022 Warner Bros / Everett Collection Details of Matt Reeves’ upcoming take on The Batman are beginning to see the light of day. In an interview with Esquire UK, the director spoke about the specific comics that
After the rock legend said he would drop the platform if it continued to host Joe Rogan’s podcast, his music is being removed. By Grant Rindner January 26, 2022 Neil Young attends a press conference for Farm Aid 34 at Alpine Valley Music Theatre on September 21, 2019 in East Troy, Wisconsin.Courtesy of Gary Miller/Getty.
She’s become the most fascinating character on the Netflix show. By Brian Tallerico January 27, 2022 Laura Linney in Ozark, 2022.Courtesy of Netflix When Wendy Byrde fled her Chicago suburb with her husband and two children at the start of Netflix’s Ozark in 2017, she couldn’t have known where the trip would take her. Over
With two freshly canceled TV shows, the filmmaker was having trouble navigating Hollywood. And then Steve Carrell told him about his idea built around a raunchy poker game. By Scott Meslow January 28, 2022 Seth Rogen, Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, and Romany Malco in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, 2005.Everett Collection / Courtesy of Universal This is
The 70-year-old rocker discusses the raspy gravitas of his dark new album, Strictly a One-Eyed Jack. By Al Shipley January 28, 2022 A year or two back, John Mellencamp walked into his Indiana studio one morning, and his engineer, the same one he’s worked with since the ‘80s, asked him, “You wanna hear something fuckin’
Few moments stand out to country stars more than their first appearance on the Grand Ole Opry, and for up-and-coming artist Jordan Fletcher, that memory is still as clear as a photo. Last Friday (January 21), the fresh-faced artist got his first taste of country’s most hallowed stage, standing on the same floorboards as Hank
In the past few years, Ashley McBryde has broken out as one of country music’s top rising stars. With multiple Top 30 songs, award nominations and wins and other accolades to her name, this “Girl Goin’ Nowhere” has certainly cemented her spot in country music. As McBryde continues to make her trip to the top,
Kelsea Ballerini appeared on the Grand Ole Opry on Saturday, January 22, where she debuted an uplifting new tune, “What I Have.” Ballerini addressed the crowd before launching into the song, revealing that she’s working on her next album and that the project, so far, is taking on an air of gratitude. “One of the
Country star Keith Urban is letting his luck ride in Las Vegas, announcing another round of shows as part of his ongoing residency at The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. Five new shows have been added for Keith Urban Live – Las Vegas from March 25 – April 2, with tickets going on sale in a matter of
Chris Janson might be on the fence about some things in life, like whether he prefers the sand at the beach or the peace and quiet of a backwoods lake, but he’s 100-percent sure about his wife, Kelly. That’s no surprise to longtime fans who’ve heard Janson express his devotion before. But for others, the
After more than a decade of production, a powerful new documentary will trace the path of country icon Randy Travis, from stardom to stroke and beyond. Titled More Life and set to premiere on the Circle Network February 10, the film will feature some of Travis’ last recorded performances before his life-threatening stroke in 2013,
Country supergroup Texas Hill have released their debut album, Heaven Down Here. Out now via Queue Records, it features five fresh songs, including “For the Love of It,” as well as five songs from their earlier self-titled EP. The trio comprises Craig Wayne Boyd, Adam Wakefield, and Casey James. All three had shot to fame
Add the Chief to the list of country stars with their bar/restaurant/music venue in downtown Nashville, as Eric Church announces plans for a massive complex fittingly called Chief’s. Revealed today (January 27), the “Heart On Fire” singer says his new entertainment destination will be six stories tall and take over the historic building that once
Country artists employ whole teams of experts to help them decide which songs to release, but sometimes you’ve just gotta listen to your (screaming) fans. Kip Moore is doing just that for his new single, “Crazy One More Time,” re-working and officially dropping a track that first came out 10 years ago. Featuring Moore’s tall-dark-and-handsome
Byron Kennedy has long been passionate about comedy. But it wasn’t until he heard wise words from Steve Harvey that he summoned the courage to pursue it as a career. In a video titled “Jump,” Harvey is seen giving a motivational speech to the audience at Family Feud. “Everybody has a gift, and if you