With nearly half of US states legalizing recreational cannabis usage–and medicinal and CBD usage enjoying an even broader reach–the country is at a pivotal moment with regards to cannabis. Whether you call it weed, pot, grass, or the devil’s lettuce, cannabis products are more popular and more publicly available than ever before. New users are

While we’re all anxiously awaiting Greta Gerwig’s new Barbie movie, which has already reached an iconic status just through the trailers, it’s time to reevaluate and reclaim the aesthetic joys of American girlhood. Barbiecore, my friends, is about more than just wearing pink. Embracing the Barbiecore ethos means flaunting your vintage Polly Pocket collection, discussing

One warm August day in 1973 at a back-to-school block party in the Bronx, hip-hop was born. The melting pot of the city brought together the music and culture of the Caribbean islands with the African-American sonic heritage of jazz, soul, blues, and funk, combined it with the need to give a voice to the

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom is breaking records and finally taking fans on a much-anticipated new adventure. With more than 10 millions copies sold shortly after its release, gamers are firmly in the grips of a Zelda craze. Nearly forty years old, the Zelda franchise is beloved for its iconic characters, rich

We all get by with a little help from our friends. Tell your bestie how much they mean to you on Best Friends Day and every day with books celebrating the value of friendship! Do their witty comebacks remind you of Dorothy from Golden Girls? Are they the chef of the group like Monica from

Dive deep into your on-screen faves with our books all about the movies! Whether you prefer genre flicks, big-budget blockbusters, or film d’auteur, movie lovers of all stripes will find something to love on this list. The Queer Film Guide and The Feminist Film Guide are great starting points for those looking to discover something

Kicks, sneaks, trainers, tackies, and tennies–whatever you call them, the obsession is real. Sitting at the crossroads between sports, fashion, and investment, the sneaker collecting craze is reaching new heights. Ben Affleck’s new movie, Air, which covers the creation of Nike’s Air Jordans, shines a light on the history and cultural impact of these iconic

For the first time since 1953, there will be another British royal coronation. Charles III and Camilla will be crowned King and Queen of the UK in a televised ceremony on May 6. Interest in the British royal family has skyrocketed with recent seasons of The Crown catching up to current events, the death of

Since the classic, original 70s releases of the space opera that changed the landscape of American sci-fi forever, Star Wars has expanded into TV shows, cartoons, toys, video games, and so much more. Whether you love renegade smuggler Han Solo, rebel Princess Leia, good-hearted hero Luke Skywalker, or if you connect more with newer characters

Poppy and Branch return for an all-new chapter in DreamWorks Animation’s blockbuster musical franchise, Trolls Band Together! Get ready for an action-packed all-star, rainbow-colored family reunion as the Trolls go on an epic quest to help Branch reunite with his missing brothers—spreading music, joy, friendship, and good times along the way.  

In a city where Fire, Water, Earth, and Air reside together, a fiery young woman and a go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they have in common. Coming to theaters on June 16, 2023! Enjoy these Elemental Activities

Pride is coming up in June! In a year when there’s been an explosion of anti-LGBTQ+ bills and legislation, book bans targeting LGBTQ+ books, and online misinformation campaigns against the queer community, celebrating Pride in 2023 is critical. This year, celebrate and educate with books. Explore queer history with The Stonewall Reader and Transgender Warriors. Give