Avengers Cast Unites For Fundraiser
The Russo Brothers are hosting a virtual grassroots fundraiser on October 20th, Voters Assemble, which will have Sen. Kamala Harris joined by Avengers’ actors Chris Evans, Don Cheadle, Paul Rudd, Zoe Saldana, Mark Ruffalo, and Scarlett Johansson. The fundraiser will support Joe Biden’s presidential campaign with the goal to “unite for democracy.” You can expect fun as there will be a Q&A and a trivia game.
Lindy West & Samantha Irby In Virtual Chat
This is bound to be hilarious, informative, and perfectly snarky: Women & Children First’s Crowdcast Channel is hosting a chat on October 20th with authors Lindy West and Samantha Irby. A purchased ticket will also get you a copy of West’s essay collection Shit, Actually. And, for anyone who finds themselves unable to afford a ticket, there is an offer for “a limited number of scholarship tickets to those who are experiencing financial hardship.”
Voting For Not The Booker Now Open
If you want to help pick the winner of the Not The Booker award, you can vote between the six finalists now. If you have a favorite amongst Hashim & Family by Shahnaz Ahsan, Underdogs: Tooth and Nail by Chris Bonnello, The Girl With the Louding Voice by Abi Daré, Akin by Emma Donoghue, Hamnet by Maggie O’Farrell, or Hello Friend We Missed You by Richard Owain Roberts, just go on over and leave a comment with your choice on The Guardian’s post. Haven’t read them yet? How confident are you in reading six books by Sunday?
Lesbian Manga and Yuri Manga: What’s the Difference and Where Should You Start?
What’s the difference between lesbian manga and yuri? Here are 14 F/F manga titles and series a new reader should start with.