Excerpt from The Testaments by Margaret Atwood
Thirty-four years after the release of The Handmaid’s Tale, the sequel–already short-listed for the Booker Prize for Fiction–will publish on September 10th. Can’t wait even one more week? Here’s an excerpt! Or you can pre-buy The Testament–which Amazon shipped out early causing a lot of upset.
Hell Of A Story, Hell Of A Cast
The trailer for the film adaptation of Bryan Stevenson’s memoir looks amazing! Starring Michael B. Jordan, Jamie Foxx and Captain Marvel–er, Brie Larson, the film tells the true story of a young lawyer’s fight for justice. Have all the popcorn ready for its December release and watch the trailer here!
Bye Bye Bye
In great news: As of September 1st the Detroit Public Library system is eliminating overdue fines! While not applicable to damaged or lost items it will also erase past overdue fines. “Fine free is a growing trend in American libraries, resulting in increased visits and circulation. With no fines, the Detroit Public Library will be more accessible and welcoming than ever before.”