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Jon Chattman Takes Foreword Thinking to Another Level

A great foreword – sometimes – is even better than the book it precedes. So why not skip the actual book altogether? That’s the premise behind the incredibly innovative Moving Foreword: Real Introductions to Totally Made-Up Books (BenBella Books), a collection of introductions to imaginary books written by real celebrities,…
BookTrib
August 5, 2019
MiscellanyPop Culture

Banned Books Week Exposes the Dangers of Censorship

By focusing on efforts across the country to remove or restrict access to books, this week’s celebration of Banned Books Week once again is drawing national attention to the harms of censorship. This year, Banned Books Week is focusing on the theme, “Censorship Leaves Us in the Dark,” urging everyone…
BookTrib
September 25, 2019
MiscellanyPop Culture

A Visual Guide to 20-Year-Old “Family Guy”

"Family Guy:" a cartoon that has vexed viewers, disgruntled parents and enflamed clergymen. While blunt to the point of blasphemy, in no small feat "Family Guy" has proved to be a wildly successful cartoon phenomenon, airing for 20 years and counting. No small feat. How many other adult cartoons can…
Meagan Foy
May 15, 2019
MiscellanyPop Culture

Modern Romance with Leah Rachel

Leah Rachel may still be finding her voice in the early stages of her career, but she’s quickly attaining the recognition she deserves. As the writer (and creator) of Chambers, Netflix’s recent horror series about a girl whose heart transplant goes awry, Rachel’s definitely got chops for writing scary stories,…
BookTrib
July 25, 2019