Morning Coffee (5/10/19)

Time for some Friday happy links!

Meet Baby Sussex: Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor

I would try this: Dole Is Releasing a New Smoothie Bowl That Tastes Just Like Dole Whip

...and this: Wendy's Has New Frosty Sundaes Loaded With Cookies and Ghirardelli Chocolate

Lesbian Superhero Drama 'Batwoman,' 'Riverdale' Spinoff, 'Nancy Drew' Ordered to Series at The CW

Taylor Swift's Denim Jacket Pins: The Complete Guide You Didn't Know You Needed

Ooh: Colin Firth To Star In John Madden WWII Story ‘Operation Mincemeat’; FilmNation, Cross City & CAA Launch Sales — Cannes

I don't really even go here but I love puns and themed parties so: Game of Groans: Pun-tastic Recipes for Your GoT Watch Party

Rachel has great recs: Summer Reading Megalist

15 Delicious Cocktails to Drink With Your Mom on Mother’s Day

Pick 6 Cookies and We’ll Tell You Which May New Release to Read

Morning Coffee (3/11/19)

Me elsewhere: TV news for the week.

Judge: Immigration Must Account For Thousands More Migrant Kids Split Up From Parents

Rotting food and endangered patients: How Venezuelans are faring during continuing nationwide power outages

Good for them: U.S. Women’s Soccer Team Sues U.S. Soccer for Gender Discrimination

La Gordiloca: The Swearing Muckraker Upending Border Journalism

The Ripped Bodice has updated this with the 2018 report, and it's not great! The State of Racial Diversity in Romance Publishing Report

How High School Sex Ed Can Help Prevent Rape In College

YAY: Captain Marvel shatters box office ceiling with $153 million opening weekend

AND: ‘Captain Marvel’ Composer Shatters Glass Ceiling for Superhero Movies

NASA unveils stunning images of merging supersonic shockwaves

Can't wait to watch this and get mad1 THE SPANISH PRINCESS: Starz Sets May Premiere, Releases New Trailer

Morning Coffee (3/1/19)

FRIDAY HAPPY LINKS!

The Royal We sequel news!!

And some very important Veronica Mars casting news.

Exclusive preview: Obama and Biden return as action heroes in Hope Rides Again

!!! 'Baby-Sitters Club' Reboot Lands at Netflix

The new Star Wars section of Disneyland sounds amazing and I'm not even that into Star Wars.

Aww, look at this cat photobombing Harry and Meghan.

Serial Box is partnering with Marvel to tell new serialized stories about your favorite superheroes

This sounds great and THIS COVER: Cover Reveal: Beyond the Black Door by A.M. Strickland

I love this Wonder Woman spa set.

Game Of Thrones Oreos Are Coming Just In Time For The Final Season

Afternoon Tea (1/18/19)

‘Project Blue Book’ Is Based on a True U.F.O. Story. Here It Is.

Welcome to the Gymternet, where fantasy gymnastics reigns supreme

Spies in the Speakeasy: Crime Fiction of the 1920s

The Art Of Craft: Ruth E. Carter Breaks Down Series Of Early Sketches For ‘Black Panther’ Costumes

I Can’t Stop Watching European Crime Dramas

Morning Coffee (1/18/19)

Time for Friday happy links! Almost all books and movies and royals today. Sorry not sorry?

Aaah, Let It Snow cast!

Spider-Man: Far From Home Is First Marvel Film to Cast Out Trans Actors

Here's a look at Sarah Rees Brennan's Sabrina prequel novel!

Look, ballet logistics! Kate Visits the Royal Opera House in Oscar de la Renta

And: Behold, Kate Middleton Making Pizza

I Can Already Tell Who My Favorite Captain Marvel Character Is: Goose the Cat

This is gorgeous and sounds great: 'This Time Will Be Different' Is A New YA Novel About Family History, A Flower Shop, And Moving Forward

A+E Studios Partners with Swoon Reads to Develop YA for TV/Film!

Oh, this could be good: Disney Rings ‘Hunchback’ Bell: David Henry Hwang To Script Live Action Musical, Alan Menken/Stephen Schwartz Writing Music

Afternoon Tea (12/5/18)

This is an important story about a police shooting that does NOT go the way you expect: "I Don't Want to Shoot You, Brother"

This Artist Reenvisioned Marvel Superheroes in a Traditional Native American Style

2019 YA Books Starring Queer Girls

The Cranky Bookseller's Guide to Holiday Shopping

A [Medieval] calendar page for December 2018

Afternoon Tea (11/8/18)

The first year every state sent a woman to Congress, in one map

Only We Can Save Us: A Brief History of Jewish Superheroes, Real and Fictional

This ‘Psychological' AI System Mimics Religious Violence to Understand It

My Childhood as an International Cheese Smuggler

8 Modern Gothic Mysteries to Read Now

Morning Coffee (10/9/18)

The world has just over a decade to get climate change under control, U.N. scientists say

We women can be anything. But can we be angry?

Investigation at Yale Law School

Romania Conservatives Wanted Voters to Limit Definition of ‘Family.’ They Failed.

In Spain’s ‘Stolen-Babies’ Scandal, Doctor Escapes Punishment

Russia-Ukraine Tensions Set Up the Biggest Christian Schism Since 1054

Well this is delightful: ‘A betrayal beyond words’: The far right melts down over Taylor Swift’s endorsement of Democrats

The World Needs More Female Superheroes, BBC America Study Says

Deep in Human DNA, a Gift From the Neanderthals

Olivia De Havilland Takes ‘Feud’ Feud With FX & Ryan Murphy To Supreme Court

Morning Coffee (9/13/18)

New Hampshire voters pick House candidates poised to make history no matter who wins

Detention of Migrant Children Has Skyrocketed to Highest Levels Ever

And: Trump admin wants ability to hold migrant kids indefinitely, upending decades-old ban

She sounds great: Planned Parenthood Names Leana Wen, a Doctor, its New President

'Designing Women' Creator Goes Public With Les Moonves War: Not All Harassment Is Sexual

The National Book Award longlists are coming out this week! Here's Young People's Literature and Translated Literature.

I love Debra Messing: Debra Messing Reignites Her Political Feud With Susan Sarandon: ‘STFU SUSAN’

It’s Not Just You: 2017 Was Rough for Humanity, Study Finds

Well! Novelist who wrote about ‘How to Murder Your Husband’ charged with murdering her husband

JUST HIRE TYLER HOECHLIN, YOU COWARDS. Henry Cavill Out as Superman Amid Warner Bros.' DC Universe Shake-Up

Afternoon Tea (9/11/18)

Serena Williams and the privilege of righteous anger

The ‘Stress Café’ Craze Sweeping Seoul

Captain Marvel and the great ponytail debate for female superheroes

Why we buy the things we buy

7 YA Thrillers with Strong Female Leads

Morning Coffee (7/25/18)

Israel just shot down a Syrian fighter jet

lolol Trump, Now Acknowledging Russian Interference, Claims It's Aimed At Helping Dems

¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Russia slams US general, says he 'discredited' Trump

Sure: Trump: “Tariffs are the greatest.” Also farmers need $12 billion in aid because of tariffs.

Of course: Jeff Sessions Laughs and Echoes ‘Lock Her Up’ Chant With Conservative High Schoolers

The Man Booker longlist includes the first graphic novel!

Eleven babies die after Dutch women given Viagra in drug trial

Archaeologists have found the remains of one of Jamestown’s early settlers. Now they have to prove he is who they think he is.

'Supergirl' Casts First Transgender Superhero On Television

First edition of Ada Lovelace's pioneering algorithm sold for £95,000

Morning Coffee (7/6/18)

Time to take a break for some Friday happy links!

At mausoleum for France’s ‘Great Men’, Simone Veil burial is most revolutionary yet

Phew: Coffee Drinkers Are More Likely To Live Longer. Decaf May Do The Trick, Too

The Juliet, Naked trailer looks amazing and I'm so excited.

After One Zillion Years, Superhero Movies Will Finally Have a Plus-Size Lead

Useful! The Best Ice Cream Makers

Alert: The Dior Couture Show Is Actually Quite Beautiful

Emma Thompson is writing a Christmas movie?!?!

Please give me a middle grade novel series about this immediately: The Spanish Princesses Will Attend Summer Camp in the United States

Archaeologists stumble on Neolithic ritual site in Suffolk

Watch Some Teen Movies And TV Shows And We'll Give You A YA Book To Read This Summer

Afternoon Tea (4/27/18)

I love this interview: Grilling YA author Amy Spalding on the summer's hottest queer teen romance — and the best burger in America

Magic Mike XXL and Smashing Toxic Masculinity (Yes, I’m Serious)

This piece by Curtis Sittenfeld about a shirt is great, trust me: And They Said It Would Never Last

It has come to my attention that Canada has "cottage reads," which sound way better than beach reads: The best Canadian suspense books to read at the cottage

Superheroes Don’t Wear Ponytails, and Yes, It’s Sexist

Afternoon Tea (3/8/18)

The unwelcome revival of ‘race science’

‘Black Panther’ Is Groundbreaking, But It’s Shuri Who Could Change The World

Acrimony F.C.: M.L.S. Teams and Fan Groups Navigate a Rocky Marriage

"Boy" books vs. "Girl" books: How do we stop the labeling?

Mining Liberty: Daniel Roberdeau’s Quest for Lead on the Pennsylvania Frontier

Oscar Project 2018: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

Movie: Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2

This is another case that's partially just "not for me" - I like most Marvel movies to varying extents but have never been able to get into this flavor. I don't like the humor and don't care about the plot. But while I just felt kind of meh about the first Guardians, I thought this one was actively bad - and I talked to a few friends who liked the first movie and they agreed that this one was not good. So! I do not recommend it!

Availability: Streaming on Netflix.

Nominated In:
Visual Effects: Nah.

Catch up on all my Oscar Project posts.

Morning Coffee (2/27/18)

ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: DeKalb Elementary, Roman J. Israel, Esq., Blade Runner 2049

Supreme Court Turns Down Trump’s Appeal in ‘Dreamers’ Case

Donald Trump's Russia Accomplices

Angela Merkel Starts Grooming Successors, and One Stands Out

Ughhh whyyyy: Levi Sanders makes it official, he’s a candidate for NH’s 1st District House seat

2018! ‘Clueless’ Star Stacey Dash Files to Run for Congress in California

The donation part is good but UGH to the "women are intimidated" stuff: Diageo Introduces ‘Jane Walker’ Scotch in Bid to Attract Women

The Iceman Cometh Out

Ugh, I'm sure I'll give in and subscribe eventually: Turner’s FilmStruck Adds Warner Bros. Classic Films, As Warner Archive Service Winds Down

MILK BATTLES: Former Olympians to Air Regional PSA During Closing Ceremonies Urging Athletes to Give Up Milk

Well, this story took a turn: 50 Cent admits in bankruptcy document that he never actually owned any bitcoin

Morning Coffee (2/8/18)

ICYMI, yesterday's Oscar Project posts: The Boss Baby and Darkest Hour

Interesting: Irish court refuses man's extradition because of Brexit

FEMA Contract Called for 30 Million Meals for Puerto Ricans. 50,000 Were Delivered.

Dahlia Lithwick, great as always: The Courts Are Not a Noble and Purifying Refuge

America’s ISIS Jihadists Were Largely Duds

Donald Trump’s Very Soviet Fixation on Applause

This is great news: Teen Vogue Taps Samhita Mukhopadhyay as Executive Editor

Doctors given approval for UK's first 'three-person babies'

Ancient Grave With Skeletons Arranged in Bizarre Spiral Formation Discovered in Mexico

Marvel’s Black Panther will speak this real African language

Lifetime Has Found Their Prince Harry & Meghan Markle

Afternoon Tea (11/8/17)

Look, it's SCIENCE: Why Canceling Plans Is So Satisfying

I haven't seen the movie yet, but this was interesting: 'Thor' Composer Knew Marvel Scores Sounded Similar, So He Decided to Change That

Watch an Oil Painting Instantly Lose 200 Years of Grimy Varnish

The Hollywood Darling Who Tanked His Career to Combat Anti-Semitism

In France, a Cognac Tasting Tour at the Source

Morning Coffee (11/3/17)

Time for some happy Friday links.

New Taylor!!

Tom Hughes is making a spy movie with Judi Dench and I'm into everything about this.

Your Friday probably needs a Channing Tatum dance break. (I just finally saw Magic Mike XXL so I am particularly into Channing Tatum dance breaks right now.)

In other late night TV news, Kelly Clarkson sang "Since U Been Gone" backwards and it's amazing.

Aw: NICU Nurse Spends Months Knitting Adorable Halloween Costumes for Preemies

I assume you saw Justin Trudeau as Superman but just in case.

I loved the book so I'm so excited for this! Love, Simon: Your first look at 2018's major studio gay teen romance

Reddit's crowdsourced playlist of beautiful songs is a thing that is not on fire and will not hurt you

!! We went to the McDonald's owned by the Queen — and it's one of the poshest we've ever seen

I think we all need some Cute Pets on Bookstagram.

Afternoon Tea (9/1/17)

100 Books Across America: Fiction and Nonfiction for Every State in the Union

This is cool: Inside Netflix and Marvel’s heroic efforts to keep track of all the injuries to their superheroes

This photoessay about similar Hilton rooms around the world is actually pretty soothing.

Mozart’s Visit to what became Buckingham Palace

Did German U-Boats Smuggle Alcohol Into the U.S. During Prohibition?