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British Stars on Which American Accent Is Hardest to Do | Vanity Fair

We quiz the stars of our British Portfolio on their favorite royals, American accents, and which English traditions need to finally cross the pond. Featuring Tom Hiddleston, James McAvoy, Judi Dench, Emily Blunt, Matthew Goode, Felicity Jones and more. Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT...
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Eric Andre and Hannibal Buress Hijack Each Other’s Tinder Accounts | Vanity Fair

Eric Andre and Hannibal take over each other's tinder account. Watch this comedic duo take awkwardness to the extreme! Still haven’t subscribed to Vanity Fair on YouTube? ►► http://bit.ly/2z6Ya9M ABOUT VANITY FAIR Arts and entertainment, business and media, politics, and world affairs—Vanity Fair’s features and exclusive videos capture the people,...
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2021 Reading Lists and Challenges to Expand Your Reading

At this point, we’re all just so excited for 2020 to be over and done with. It does seem like with this excitement comes everyone getting their reading goals for 2021 ready earlier and planning their yearly goals accordingly. 2021 reading lists and challenges are coming out every day, with...
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I Buy Books as Souvenirs in Every City I Visit

When I travel, my souvenirs of choice are not mugs or hats, not socks or pens. No, when I’m exploring far from home, the souvenirs I bring back are books. I buy one (or two or maybe even three and, yes, sometimes four) in every city I visit. This touristy...
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The Best Fonts for Books

Until I was doing it for my real-life grown-up job, I never put much thought to the art behind typesetting. Newspapers, magazines, books—I thought they all just came that way. But there are so many decisions to be made about the best fonts for books, from the typeface itself to...
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Comics A-Z: Villains Fana to Jiro Hotta

I’ve had a lot of time to think lately. Like many of you, I’m not a huge fan of too much mental downtime, though I would love if my brain would let me spend a little more time sleeping. I’m surviving, though, in part by deep diving into old manga, in part...
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Fantasy, Dark Sarcasm, and Sci-Fi: Reading Pathways to Jay Kristoff

When it comes to an author that knows dark humor, comedic character development, and just the right formula to dive into young adult and adult writing, Jay Kristoff is the right person for the job. Jay Kristoff’s characters and books have the right type of attitude, sure to feed that...
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12 More Movies For YA Readers

It’s been a while since I last recommended movies for YA readers to enjoy, and I’ve seen quite a few more since then. Some of these are based on books, while others just feel right for fans of young adult novels. Some are movies while others are limited series. They...
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What is Home? 10 Books on Architecture for Non-Architects

Before the pandemic trapped me in my apartment, I liked looking at houses. I wouldn’t call it a passion for architecture by any means. In practice, it was just me absorbing HGTV from the gym TV while running on the elliptical. This turned into an obsession with scrolling through pictures...
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Book Riot’s Deals of the Day for December 22, 2020

Today's Featured Deals In case you missed yesterday's most popular deals Previous Daily Deals We the Animals by Justin Torres for $1.20 The Hate U Give by Angie Thomas for $2.99 All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson for $2.99 Upright Women Wanted by Sarah Gailey for $2.99 The...
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2021 PEN America Literary Awards Longlists

Pen America has released longlists for their variety of literary awards. There are some expected choices and a few surprises, too. Notably, this is the first year that a single book appears on three lists: Sharks in the Time of Saviors, the debut novel from Kawai Strong Washburn, is longlisted...
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Jesy Nelson Leaves Little Mix to Focus on Her Mental Health

"I need to spend some time with the people I love, doing things that make me happy" Trigger warning: This article contains mentions of disordered eating, self-harm and suicidal ideation. According to the Canadian Mental Health Association, 49% of people—yes, almost half—who have felt symptoms of depression and anxiety never...
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