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"Members of our College Club Book Review have all just read 'Middlemarch,' a historic novel by a woman (Mary Ann Evans) many years ahead of her time in England, who herself had to pose as a male – George Eliot was her pen name – to get her novels published. (The book was published in 1871.) The situations she portrays bring into perspective the social mores of the fictional village of Middlemarch. The novel dramatizes in so many ways the effect of gender in everyday life, and Eliot beautifully portrays life and social stratum." – ELIZABETH BODNER, Kennebunk Mainers, please email to tell us about the book on your bedside table right now. In a few sentences, describe the book and be sure to tell us what drew you to it. The pandemic in Maine is receding, but if you're like us, you're still reading and we want to hear what and why. Send your selection to  [email protected] , and we may use it as a future Bedside Table. ...

stack of books with an apple on top surrounded by quote boxes Getty Images As parents, we're always looking for the right thing to say. And while we may not have all the answers when it comes to the constantly changing learning landscape during the pandemic, we luckily do have famous figures and inspiring activists to help us find the right words to inspire, motivate, and even make our kids laugh as they gear up to head back to school. From the first day of school all the way to graduation day, here are our favorite school quotes for every learning milestone to share with children. RELATED : How to Prepare Your Kids to Go Back to School This Year Heading Back to School Back to School Quote When it's time to go back to school (already!), help motivate your favorite students with one of these inspirational quotes. Back-to-School Quotes "Your education is a dress rehearsal for a life that is yours to lead."—Nora Ephron "Fortune does favor the bold, and I promise tha...

Catchphrases, mottos, and slogans all serve the same purpose of making punchy, memorable statements that succinctly describe whatever they're attached to, whether that be a product or a character. For anime characters, catchphrases tend to encapsulate their personalities or goals. It might be a verbal tic, a statement of intention, or a way to express frustration, but they all have the effect of making the character memorable and easy to understand. RELATED: 10 Ways Naruto Saved Sasuke's Life When the intention for a creator is to sell their idea, catchphrases are handy tools that will make their works stand out in the minds of ...

Second Place Rachel Cusk, Faber & Faber, £14.99 A return to fiction for Cusk; except how much does she really make up in this novel about a writer, M, who invites a painter, L, to stay in the annex of her marshland home in the aftermath of a pandemic? You decide. Whereabouts Jhumpa Lahiri, Bloomsbury, £14.99 A novel in vignettes about a solitary, unnamed narrator living in an Italian city, translated by Lahiri from her own Italian novel. Plotless yet compelling, this is one to read and re-read. Small Pleasures Clare Chambers, Orion, £8.99 Chambers has been writing novels for more than 20 years but it was this one, a suburban mystery about a potential Virgin birth set in the 1950s, that has made her a household name. Witty, touching and compelling. Kindred Octavia E Butler, Headline, £8.99 In Kindred , first published in 1979 but republished in 2018, Dana time travels back to the antebellum South to meet her ancestors, a white plantation owner and a Black slave. Science fiction ...

Dating in college, especially during a pandemic, can be a challenge. That challenge can become even harder when a few hundred miles comes in between you and your partner. While it can be a big thing to tackle, spicing things up with creative date nights, or even just how to communicate better, can change your relationship. Here are some things that have been tested and approved from 509 miles apart! Find The Time Two different people, with two different schedules can be a mess to organize, but making time for each other is a must. Setting out a planned or unplanned schedule can allow for some well needed bonding time. Take the time out of your day to send mini voice memos, small calls, or even mini video vlogs to let your partner know youre still alive, and interested. Take Date Night Seriously…or Don't Date night can be as serious as a planned dinner over facetime or as silly as streaming a show together. Whatever you choose, create your own personal date night just the way you ...

It's now time to dive into today's best Mac and iOS app deals. This morning saw notable price drops on nearly all of Apple's official iPhone 11/Pro/Max cases and the Powerbeats Pro to sit alongside everything else in our Apple deal hub. But for now, it's all about the apps and Apple's digital storefronts. Highlights from today's collection include titles like Disgaea 1 Complete, Horton Hears a Who!, The Lorax (plus loads more Dr. Seuss apps), VOLT Synth, Animation Creator, and more. Hit the jump for a complete look at all of today's best Mac and iOS app deals.  Today's Best iOS App Deals: iOS Universal: Birdie for Twitter: FREE (Reg. $5) iOS Universal: Disgaea 1 Complete: $16 (Reg. $33) iOS Universal: Dr. Seuss's ABC – Read & Learn: $1 (Reg. $6) iOS Universal: Horton Hears a Who!: $1 (Reg. $6) iOS Universal: The Lorax by Dr. Seuss: $1 (Reg. $6) iOS Universal: The C...

Klaus Vedfelt Getty Images The power of positive thinking is a secret weapon that many possess. No matter the circumstances or obstacles thrown at people who practice looking at the glass half full, they somehow manage to stay optimistic. The result? They tend to manifest and experience positive outcomes. Sure, it's not always easy, especially with the onslaught of negativity on the internet and in the real world. Maintaining an optimistic attitude can be challenging. From reading nasty comments online to enduring a global pandemic, there's no shortage of unfavorable events to take up your headspace. They're pervasive, but the choice is yours. You can dwell on the negative situations or shift your energy and mindset to focus on the good. This outlook can reap major benefits in all aspects of your life. In fact, studies show that positive thinking can lo...