Month: May 2022

The Good Fight is coming to an end. Co-showrunners Robert and Michelle King confirmed that season six will be the show’s last. “We’ve loved fighting The Good Fight these last six seasons,” the couple said in a joint statement on May 27. “To be able to tell stories about an upside-down world in real time has been a gift. And to
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Warning: Spoilers ahead! Obi-Wan Kenobi is exploring new territory in the galaxy. The Disney+ series, which premiered on May 27, brings together new and old characters from the Star Wars universe. Ewan McGregor‘s beloved Obi-Wan Kenobi reunites with Hayden Christensen‘s Anakin Skywalker, a.k.a. Darth Vader, while characters previously introduced in the cartoons and video games also pop
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Every season I pour over the catalogs and galleys of new releases in translation and highlight some of the titles that I’m excited about for Book Riot. I was especially impressed with this season’s incredible offerings of literature translated from Spanish. There were even more stunning titles than usual and much more than I could
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As the wife of an amazing chef, and as a person who loves reading and recommending books, people often assume that I’m great at picking out cookbooks for my husband. In 2022 this is true, but it took years of understanding what he’s looking for to really get it. I used to Google “cookbooks for
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It is a truth universally acknowledged that an author retelling Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice must understand Mr. Darcy. Unfortunately, many do not. And the same thing goes for movie adaptations of the original story, for that matter. He’s often misunderstood, misrepresented, and mistaken for something he isn’t. There is, not to put too fine
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The pages of comic books are filled with colorful heroes and villains. In comics, like in the real world, those heroes and villains are people with their own strengths, weaknesses, dreams, and fears. Sometimes, that means heroes become villains. Sometimes it means villains become heroes. These journeys are sometimes long, spanning decades of character development
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Book adaptations are such a tricky thing. For starters, the format is really important. There’s just no way to fit in as much detail in a movie (or show) as in a book. But that doesn’t mean that movies can’t be emotional and powerful stories by themselves. Then there’s the fact that liking movies, shows,
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Honoring the finest works of translated fiction from around the world, the International Booker Prize has announced its 2022 winner, Tomb of Sand by Geetanjali Shree and translated from Hindi by Daisy Rockwell. BBC presenter Nikki Bedi hosted the multi-platform ceremony which included remarks from the judges, authors and translators, and beautifully performed readings from
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The W Remains Minneapolis’ Best Luxury Stay Standing tall within downtown’s legendary Foshay Tower, an iconic art deco building dating back close to a century lies the W Minneapolis – The Forshay. This luxury hotel opened in 2008 and quickly cemented itself as downtown’s premier experience for the discerning traveler. 229 guest rooms (including 18
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Vacheron Constantin NY Flagship, “The Anatomy of Beauty®” Throughout its history, Vacheron Constantin has demonstrated a deep commitment to the arts. After a successful collaboration with the Louvre, the brand has opened a new exhibition at its New York Flagship store titled “The Anatomy of Beauty®“, a celebration of Haute Horology and contemporary art. The
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