Morning Coffee (3/20/14)

So I guess it's theoretically spring. This Winter Wasn’t the Coldest, But It Was One of the Most Miserable.

Whoa: The Observer is no longer pink.

Veronica Mars fans, here's a fascinating interview with the movie's costume designer.

Six Reasons You Need To Watch 'Enlisted'

This is fascinating and talks about Sleepy Hollow a lot: A Linguist Explains What Old-School British Accents Sounded Like

Adorable: During breaks on the Trophy Wife set, Marcia Gay Harden reads Harry Potter books to Albert Tsai. And does the voices.

Think that "bulletproof" screen protector is really bulletproof? Nope. (They actually shot at it!)

Which TV/Movie High School Would You Attend?

Morning Coffee (9/25/13)

Elsewhere: At TheTelevixen.com, I wrote about the premieres of The Blacklist, Lucky 7, Marvel's Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D., The Goldbergs, and Trophy Wife. And at Read the Screen, I wrote about this week's episodes of Bones and Sleepy Hollow. (Yeah, I'm pretty tired this week.)

Oooh: Popular Science is shutting off its comments. Because they're bad for science.

Want some of George Orwell's blood? Ugh, that's . . . a little weird.

Jason Segal in a Canadian maple syrup heist comedy? Yes please.

Hillary in Midair

Because of course this exists: 50 Shades of Grey wine. Sigh.

The mystery behind @horse_ebooks has been revealed.

How to Design a City for Women

The Guardian is doing a 100 best novels thing, but with explanatory essays, not just a list, and so I'm really excited.

Morning Coffee (9/4/13)

Huh: Nicaragua may try to reclaim 20% of Costa Rica in court

Big publishing news: Kindle MatchBook, in which Amazon will offer free or deeply discounted ebooks with paper book purchases. This is a fabulous idea.

Whoa. Guess how much money Candy Crush brings in.

The Young Adult Library Services Association has released this year's Best Fiction for Young Adults nominations.

Another, again, still: Alabama senator calls for removal of Toni Morrison novel aligned with Common Core

Bradley Whitford fans, you can now watch the Trophy Wife pilot for free online.

I can't believe this entire history of the coffee cup sleeve doesn't mention Patrick Dempsey or Made of Honor even once.

New Yorkers aren't rude. You are.