Rolling Stone magazine loves to churn out link-bait lists. I was intrigued by their latest epic fail list of 50 genuinely horrible albums by brilliant artists.
Sandbox World
I was saddened to hear that Raquel Welch passed away at the age of 82. In One Million Years B.C. Raquel Welch was center stage, the dinosaurs were a backdrop.
When it comes to cuteness Olive Yong is your hook-up. Kawaii Doggies: Learn to Draw over 100 Adorable Pups in All their Glory is sure to be a winner.
Amid reconstruction after World War II, Japan saw the emergence of modern manga, which quickly became a favorite pastime of its citizens.
The warm sun broke through the clouds. I yearned for Spring. I found the word to describe this sensation. Apricity is the warmth of the sun in winter. Perfect!
Patrick McDonnell, creator of the beloved syndicated comic strip Mutts is collaborating with Marvel Comics and Abrams ComicArts with "The Super Hero's Journey."
Bursting with fan-favorite Seinfeld characters and jokes, this hilarious picture book is perfect for readers of all ages. Little People pays homage to Seinfeld.
The Balloon Council is encouraging sweethearts everywhere to follow Smart Balloon Practices and the motto, "Don't let go: Inflate. Weight. Enjoy."
Penguin Classics is rolling out three new Marvel Collection editions of The Avengers, Fantastic Four, and X-Men will join the three titles released in 2022.
I was saddened to hear that David Crosby passed away. It was a prime mover in both the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash. After Jim Morrison, David Crosby was one of my favorite singers.
Kate Bush has become once more relevant ever since Stranger Things. Faber is publishing a paperback of 'How To Be Invisible: Selected Lyrics', by Kate Bush.
Elon Musk must be fuming when books such as Mastodon For Dummies by Chris Minnick and Michael McCallister are coming out. Is this the death knell for Twitter?
Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for preschoolers! Get ready for Willie Nelson.
Is YouTube ready to offer a FAST one? YouTube plans in a big way to move into the ad-supported streaming service milieu. The new hub will introduce 100 titles.
U2 is back! After the success of Bobo's book, Surrender: 40 Songs, One Story, the band is taking inspiration by re-working 40 of their classic songs.
Cousin Itt was created strictly for television. Cousin Itt never appeared in Charles Addams' New Yorker cartoons. He is a constant on the small and big screens.
The Shadows Of Knight's I am the Hunter has really piqued my interest. It was released four years after Gloria in 1970 to no fanfare. This song totally rocks!
I recently found a new Kawaii-inspired Tom and Jerry on Cartoon Network Japan. The wholesome shorts are universally adorable for all viewers. Cuteness is abound for all!
50 years ago in January 1973, a major album made its debut. The Incredible Bongo Band “Bongo Rock” played a significant role in hip-hop history. …
Iron Maiden fans are very passionate. I bet you they would literally run to the hills to get the latest Royal Mail official commemorative stamps.
In Out There: The Science Behind Sci-Fi Film and TV, author and filmmaker Ariel Waldman dives into the real science behind some space-themed sci-fi tropes.
Mr. Clean made his television commercial debut in 1958. Does Mr. Clean have a first name? Yes he does, his full name is Veritably Clean.
Shift Happens tells the story of keyboards like no book ever before, covering 150 years from the early typewriters to the pixellated keyboards in our pockets.
Eccentric Lives: The Daily Telegraph Book of 21st Century Obituaries collects some of the best wry obits. You know it is not polite to talk ill of the dead.
Fleishman Is In Trouble caught me off guard. The series is streaming both on Hulu and Disney+. The drama exposes a divorced couple's complicated lives.


























