Books, Movies, and Music
Discover a new book, watch a compelling movie,
and expand your musical horizons!
Published: March 26, 2023
"One for the Road: Arctic Monkeys"
An influential band that took the music industry by storm in 2002.
By: Bevena Williams
Published: March 14, 2024
"The “Texas Myth” Takes the World by Storm"
Willie Nelson is one of the most successful singers from his time and has transformed the world with his influence.
By: Cameron Head
Published: March 14, 2024
"Conan Gray Rises to Fame"
Conan Gray is a young pop star who started his career by singing original songs on YouTube, but now he’s signing records and performing for millions of people.
By: Cameron Head
Published: March 14, 2024
"Anne of Green Gables"
Anne of Green Gables by Lucy Maud Montgomery is considered to be an enduring bestseller and a literary classic that will remain in hearts for generations to come.
By: Cameron Head
Published: March 12, 2024
"A Princess to Inspire: The Princess and the Frog"
The Princess and the Frog is a dive into culture and an inspiration for many little girls.
By: Bevena Williams
Published: February 29, 2024
"Taking Youthful Tales and Making Them Anew"
Marissa Meyer takes four classic fairy tales and combines them into one epic tale for
modern readers.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: February 29, 2024
"The House of Hollow"
Follow the story of the alluring Hollow sisters and discover the reason their lives
changed for the worse.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: February 19, 2024
"Wakanda Forever: Through Determination"
Success through the twist and turns of production
By: Bevena Williams
Published: February 13, 2024
"Bob Marley: A Voice For Peace"
Bob Marley is a reggae singer and peace activist with a catchy melody.
By: Bevena Williams
Published: February 2, 2024
"La La Land"
La La Land has been a massive success since its release.
By: Carmella Hutsell
Published: January 31, 2024
"The First Lady of Song"
Ella Fitzgerald and influential jazz singer and civil rights activist.
By: Bevena Williams
Published: January 29, 2024
"Miyazaki Returns for Another Film"
Hayao Miyazaki returns from retirement to bring the world a long awaited smash hit,
The Boy and the Heron, which broke records within a month of being released.
By: Cameron Head
Published: January 29, 2024
"A Peek Inside Joe Hisaishi’s Mind"
Joe Hisaishi is a musical composer who puts tremendous emotion and love into every
single piece he creates and has been working with Studio Ghibli for over 40 years.
By: Cameron Head
Published: January 18, 2024
"Movie Worth 62,000 Pictures"
How 125 artists hand-painted a movie conveying the story of one of history’s most famous artists.
By: Kenzie Dunbar
Published: December 4, 2023
"Peele-ing Away at a New Era"
Jordan Peele continues to impress with his acclaimed films and comedy past.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: December 4, 2023
"Ph.D. in Love and Science"
Ali Hazelwood is a New York Best-Selling Author with a list of romantic comedy books
and a Ph.D. in Neuroscience.
By: Sophia Morris
Published: December 4, 2023
"The “Rocketman” That Shaped the Music Industry"
Sir Elton John, over the years, forever defined the music industry with his expressive
music.
By: Tessa Meeson
Published: November 27, 2023
"Born to Sing"
Lana Del Rey's fame continues to grow as she makes her way up the billboard charts.
By: Carmella Hutsell
Published: November 27, 2023
"Up and Popping: Froukje"
Froukje Veenstra is an up-and-coming pop artist from the Netherlands, slowly reaching the top of the Billboard charts.
By: Tessa Meeson
Published: November 27, 2023
"Resilience of Nyad"
The story of Diana Nyad's heroism and courage in the face of adversity emphasizes the value of teamwork and never giving up.
By: Lilly Miner
Published: November 16, 2023
"It’s the Things We Love Most that Destroy Us"
Suzanne Collins, author of the bestselling trilogy “Hunger Games,” returns with a prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes.
By: Cameron Head
Published: November 13, 2023
"Tim Burton’s Movie of Peculiarities"
Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children movie is another one of Tim Burton’s
works of art that is still loved today.
By: Cameron Head
Published: November 13, 2023
"Six Points of View, One Fantastic Journey"
Leigh Bardugo’s immersive duology crafts a story of high-stakes heists, a deceptive
world, and tragic yet hopeful character stories.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: November 13, 2023
"Begin a Mind-Bending Story"
Inception offers the viewer a captivating and innovative story between the layers of
dreams.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: October 24, 2023
"Let’s–A–Go Enjoy The Super Mario Bros. Movie!"
Watch the famous game series on the big screen!
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: October 24, 2023
"Coming to the Big Screen"
The highly successful musical tour, The Eras Tour, is being released as a movie in theaters.
By: Mallory Taylor
Published: October 24, 2023
"A Web of Originality"
Spider-Man Across The Spider-Verse expands on uniqueness and pushes boundaries with animation.
By: Mallory Taylor and Ge'Niya Copps
Published: October 20, 2023
"A Rising Pop Icon"
The instant success of Olivia Rodrigo and her representative Gen Z voice.
By: Mallory Taylor
Published: October 19, 2023
"A Button Worth 1,000 Theories"
A classic Halloween movie with love poured into every detail.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: October 17, 2023
"Much More Than Pretty and Pink"
The Barbie movie brings unexpected success to the box office.
By: Samara Riascos
Published: October 3, 2023
"Laufey: Rise to Fame"
Spinning Jazz into a new direction with every word!
By: Bevena Williams
Published: September 12, 2023
"The Relevance of Rumors'
The album, Rumors, by Fleetwood Mac has remained one of the greatest albums of all time and continues to resonate with listeners today.
By: Mallory Taylor
Published: September 11, 2023
"Singing a Different Tune: Gorillaz"
Gorillaz, has a unique sense of music, and their style may be something new for listeners to enjoy.
By: Tessa Meeson
Published: September 8, 2023
"An Enchantment of Ravens"
Margaret Rogerson spins a whimsical tale with magical Fair Folk, a beautifully crafted world, and a charming forbidden romance in this standalone novel.
By: Reyna Murillo
Published: September 8, 2023
"The Summer I Turned Pretty"
An adventurous read from the iconic author, Jenny Han, about a young girl trying to find her place in the world with a side of an investing love triangle.
By: Mallory Taylor
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