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Brat Pack Memoir Forthcoming

In the ’80s a group of young actors that frequently acted together in coming-of-age/teen/John Hughes films were given the label Brat Pack. Now Andrew McCarthy, one of said actors, has signed a deal with Grand Central Publishing who will publish his memoir, Brat: An ‘80s Story, in 2021. This is, however, not McCarthy’s first book. While waiting for his memoir, you can read The Longest Way Home, his travel memoir, and Just Fly Away, his YA novel.

Lucifer Is Back

Lucifer, first appearing as a DC comic character, was adapted into a network series before being cancelled and then saved by Netflix. Now the show’s 5th season is almost back (August 21), and we have a trailer. The devil is back–or is it his twin?!

Jennifer Weiner’s Novel To Be Adapted To TV Series

Jennifer Weiner, who already had a hit film adaptation back in 2005 with In Her Shoes, is set for another adaptation. This time her 13th novel–a multigenerational story of two sisters from the ’50s to now, Mrs. Everything–has been acquired by Sister to be adapted into a television series.

A New Role for Little Free Libraries

Taking a look at some of the helpers who are turning their Little Free Libraries into Little Free Pantries to help neighbors in need during the pandemic.