BookCon is, of course, all about the must-have titles from our favorite authors. YA books are the backbone of the convention, and we were super excited to see what’s coming up. Here’s what should be on your to-read list (it’s already on ours!): Bridge of Clay, Marcus Zusak It’s been years since Zusak has released a book (thirteen years to be exact). This story of five brothers and the secret behind their father’s disappearance is sure to be as emotional and beautiful as one of our all-time favorite books, The
Last weekend, the cast of Black Lightning brought the thunder and lit up MegaCon 2018. Stars Cress Williams (Jefferson Pierce/Black Lightning), Nafessa Williams (Anissa Pierce/Thunder) and China Anne McClain (Jennifer Pierce/Lightning) were all on hand to answer fan questions, talk about representation, and even spilled some juicy details about the upcoming season of their hit CW show. Check out a few of the highlights below: On How Dense the Show is “I was very surprised at how realistic the script was. The Pierce family really reminded me of my own family. The
Renee Ahdieh. Leigh Bardugo. Marie Lu. Sabaa Tahir. Scott Westerfeld. If you’re a fantasy or sci-fi YA fan, then you’ll know how exciting it is to have all of these authors together on one panel. They are each brilliant at their craft, and each have created immersive worlds readers love to fall in to. If you missed their panel at BookCon, “The Magic of World Building,” then check out these highlights! Renee Ahdieh, author of The Wrath and the Dawn, The Rose and the Dagger, The Flame in the Mist:
Pop Culturalist is excited to partner with Warner Bros. Pictures to give away tickets to an advance screening of Ocean’s 8, starring Sandra Bullock, Cate Blanchett, Anne Hathaway, Mindy Kaling, Sarah Paulson, Awkwafina, Rihanna, and Helena Bonham Carter. The film hits theaters on June 8, but you’ll be one of the first to see it before it’s released. All the details are below! About the Film The tide has turned and it’s a whole new “Ocean’s” when a group of 8 plan and execute a heist in New York. Check