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Heartstopper (season 2) based on the graphic novels by Alice Oseman – starring Joe Locke and Kit Connor – stream on Netflix on August 3, 2023
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The Trench by Steve Alten is becoming a movie titled Meg 2: The Trench – starring Jason Statham – coming to theatres on August 4, 2023
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Dracula by Brom Stoker – movie based on one part of the novel where a ship bound for England suffers mysterious disappearances and the presence of the infamous vampire himself – coming to theatres August 11, 2023
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I went to see Oppenheimer in theatres with my Dad and Sister and it was truly such an epic experience. I finished the book that the film was based on “American Prometheus” literally the same day we went to see it in theatres, and I have to say I was thoroughly impressed with how much the movie stuck to the book (aside from instead of going in chronological order of course Christopher Nolan HAD to do his signature time jumping)! Highly recommend you read the book and go to see this in theatres.
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On July 12, 2023 the nominations for the 2023 Emmy Awards were announced and two of my favorite book adaptions from this year were nominated! Daisy Jones & The Six received 9 nominations and Tiny Beautiful Things received 2 nominations – both of these books were Reese’s Book Club picks that were then turned into T.V. series by Reese’s company Hello Sunshine. The full list of nominees can be found at the link below – the Emmys will air on September 18, 2023 at 8 p.m. (EST) on Fox!
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Britney Spears has finally announced that her long rumored biography will be hitting shelves this fall on October 24, 2023! You can pre-order the book now – please see the links below (I have included some local Chicago booksellers in case you live in my area and want to show them a little love).
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Queen Meryl Streep (YES!) will be narrating the audiobook version of Ann Patchett’s new novel Tom Lake – get your audible credits ready because this should be your first purchase in August since it releases August 1st!
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August (to me) means it’s time to start thinking about Fall which is why I am thrilled that Alice Hoffman (author of the “Practical Magic” series) will be releasing her new book “The Invisible Hour” which pays homage to Nathanial Hawthorne’s classic “The Scarlet Letter”. Releasing August 15th this is the perfect book to get you excited for spooky season!
The Invisible Hour – Barnes & Noble
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If you’re as much of a “The Summer I Turned Pretty” fan as I am, then you MUST check out Amazon’s collection of books, apparel, and accessories at the link below!
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One of my favorite bookish small businesses “Bookshelf Tees” has also created a line of apparel and stickers in honor of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” aptly called “TSITP Collection” – everything is sooooo cute; good luck not buying one of everything!
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Speaking of “The Summer I Turned Pretty” – Jenny Han (author of the book series) appeared on Penn Badgley’s podcast Podcrushed on July 12, 2023 and it was a true delight to listen to – go check it out!
