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Hala Swelam

Bio: Hala Swelam is an international student from Egypt at Arizona State University, majoring in Communications. College encouraged her interest in writing. Hala is passionate about movies, music, history, and culture, in addition to her adult life being jump started by her transition away from home. She joined NYC TasteMakers to talk about the cultural aspect of her transition from Egypt to the US, as well as her passion for the art of films and music.
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5 Fantastic Kids’ Books Turned into Movies For Family Movie Night

We have a Friday night family movie night tradition in our home, but we also enjoy reading. But every week, the most important decision is what to watch. We've come to realize that some of our favorite movies for family movie night are actually film versions of the most popular ...

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Women’s Prize Trust to Launch “Women’s Prize Award” For Non-Fiction Female Writers

The Women's Prize's new book prize, which is given to nonfiction publications, will be given each year. It is available to all female writers who write in English and are published in the United Kingdom, no matter where they are from in the world. The winner will get £30,000 in ...

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You’re Sitting on Gold If You Own Any of These Books

The First Folio is a collection of 23 plays by William Shakespeare, including The Tempest, Much Ado About Nothing, and Romeo and Juliet. It was first published under the original title Mr. William Shakespeare's Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies. It is credited with ensuring that his plays continue to be performed ...

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What science says about the health benefits of “getting lost in a book”

Whether you're a voracious reader who devours a new book every week or a slow reader who's still reading that bestseller a friend recommended months ago, psychologists (and their research) say you're making good use of your time. And if it's been a while since your last outing with a ...

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Celebrity Book Clubs to Follow in 2023

If you can't decide what to read next or can't join a real book club, celebrity book clubs might be just what you're looking for. And their popularity is growing. Once dominated by Oprah (the queen of celebrity book clubs), more and more celebrities are interested in telling us what ...

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Movies based on books that are worth watching

Many movies have been made that are based on books. There aren't many good book-to-film adaptations.
That's not a criticism of Hollywood; it can be difficult to condense the plot and character development of a novel into a few hours of fun. Because of this, the best book-to-film adaptations frequently resemble ...

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Online Platforms for Books: Reading Became Easier

The internet is the ultimate resource for locating answers and items that we require. You don't have to leave your house to get anything on your wish list, including books, movies, games, or audiobooks, because the vast majority of products are available from online stores.
The best part is that there ...

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Book vs Movie: Which is a Better Fit for You

Movies and books are two forms of entertainment that have been around for a long time, with books being the older of the two. They have entertained so many generations of people that they are almost always on anyone's list of favorite things to do. The distinction between films and ...

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