Pick up one of these novels to fill the void left by Showtime’s steamy drama. Sure, no problem. Mixing teen angst with an affair makes for some fast page-turning, that’s for sure. Phil Caruso/SHOWTIME Sarah Waters,The Paying Guests Affairs are nothing new, kids! (Picture Helen’s Brooklyn brownstone but in the English capital and with fewer annoying kids.) Sun, sand, and sex: What more could you want from a vacay read?...
It doesn’t take much sleuthing to see these would make great stories for TV and the movies. But what about those literary detectives who have yet to receive their due? There’s hundreds, if not thousands out there, waiting to be brought to life on screen. Yearling Sammy Keyes There have been plenty of kid detectives over the years, particularly high school gumshoes. But I’ll always have a soft spot for too-curious-for-her-own-good Sammy Keyes....
Which, of course, only makes them more bone-chillingly terrifying. Haunted, Dorah L. Williams If something seems too good to be true, it probably is. The house is absolutely haunted. As the family works to stop the freakish occurrences, they also seek to learn why the haunting started. Don’t read this one at night, folks. The Amityville Horror, Jay Anson You’ve seen the movie: Now read the book!
Biographies are a girl’s best friend. For a slice of life that offers up Monroe at her best and brightest, look no further. It seeks to give her agency, while also picking apart what he sees as undiagnosed bipolar disorder. Bloomsbury USA He uses the lens of modern psychology to understand what ultimately made Marilyn a tragic figure. If you truly want to understand Marilyn in her own words, this is the book....
“I can be smart when it’s important, but most men don’t like it.” But in addition to the physical concept of Marilyn Monroe, she was an exceptional actress. She’s caught off guard by the attentions of an airline pilot (Richard Widmark). 20th Century-Fox/Getty This noirish drama signaled a turning point in Monroe’s career. How to Marry a Millionaire It’s a hat trick for Marilyn in 1953. They star as three models intent on finding wealthy husbands....
We’re not ready to “look over there” just yet. Well, that’s “confusion,” honey. Those people are fools. Jaida Essence Hall is ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ season 12 winner.VH1 to prove that a star can thrive anywhere, and she took the crown. Listen to the episode below: October 2020: She’s a People’s Choice Award nominee! Hall lands a landmark nod for Competition Contestant of the Year Lady Gaga? ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ winner Jaida Essence Hall walks Rihanna’s Savage X Fenty runway show....
The most famous reality TV family out there are bidding goodbye to their E! series with a final 20th season. Here’s the kontent we need. E! Entertainment seriesKeeping Up With the Kardashians. (They all have about 17 other projects going too.) Or when Kourtney gave birth on screen or Scott hilariously pranked Kris as Todd Kraines. David Becker/WireImage So, to paraphrase Kim, will season 20 be the most interesting to look at?...
Jane Fonda, Sally Field, Lily Tomlin, and Rita Moreno sit down for a chat. JANE FONDA: Lily and I were the first to come on. The producers figured we haven’t worked together enough. ‘80 for Brady’.Scott Garfield/Paramount Our wanting to do this depends on who the other two are. And we got lucky. But who was second? Scott Garfield/Paramount SALLY FIELD:Well, that’s when Jane called me. She and I had tried to work together several times, and it didn’t happen....
The plot seems as far-fetched as a ‘Hail Mary,’ but it’s all based on real women. “The story’s based on actual women that live in Boston,“Lily Tomlintells EW. “But we haven’t got to meet any of them yet.” Rita Moreno, Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin, and Sally Field are crazy for Tom Brady in ‘80 for Brady’ first look.Paramount Pictures “It’s really nice that it’s based on a true story,” adds Fonda....
Hint: There was a lot of bedazzling involved. It’s hard to resist all those sparkles. While sitting down with EW, Fonda reveals that she kept some of her wardrobe from the shoot. Paramount Pictures “Did any of you yours?” Perhaps of everyone in the film, Fonda’s Trish has the best looks as a former model. But that didn’t stop Rita Moreno from grabbing a few of her character’s looks. “I took a couple of things home,” she says....
Michele Campbell recommends Litani by Jess Lourey “Jess Lourey’sLitaniis a must-read for spooky season. It’s beautifully written and incredibly tense I couldn’t put it down. In pitch-perfect prose, Kyra Wilder reveals Erika’s unraveling inner and outer world. Nina Subin; Thomas & Mercer With such a juicy premise, who could resist picking up the book? From there, I was sucked in by the extremely well-developed characters and their stories. An absolute must-read this season!...
But soon after, her life fell apart. Now, she’s working at a local coffee shop just trying to get through the day. When her boss Andrew makes an outlandish proposition marry him for convenience so he can claim his inheritance. Atria Books It’s as warming and intoxicating as a cup of spiked hot cocoa. This forced-proximity romance lights all eight of our candles and then some. But as the storm rages, so too does their growing attraction....
AsCarrie Fisherfamously uttered inWhen Harry Met Sally, “someone is staring at you in Personal Growth.” What could be more magical than that? Order a copy here. Credit: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2); The Innovation Press; Candlewick The little warthog’s persistence in making her own fun soon unearths another invaluable treasure: a friend. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Little, Brown Books for Young Readers Doubleday Books for Young Readers...
