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Mindy Kaling Is Writing Her Second Memoir

Jessica WakemanMarch 12, 2013 //
Tina Fey's Memoir
It's called "Bossypants," because obviously. Read More »
No Anna Memoir!
Unlike Grace Coddington, Anna maintains she won't write a book. Read More »
Ke$ha's Memoir
It's the new "Feminine Mystique," she says. Read More »
Mindy Kaling

Shhh. Don’t tell Mindy Kaling, but I didn’t read her first memoir. (Yet!) From what I hear, 2011′s Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And Other Concerns) was okay. Her publisher thinks it was more-than-okay, because the 33-year-old is going to write a second memoir about “the high highs and the low lows of the past 18 months” during the hiatus before the second season of “The Mindy Project.” And if that’s not enough Mindy Kaling for you, she’s also coming back as Kelly Kapoor for “The Office” series finale. Damn, that girl is going to be busy! I guess there’s no time anymore for lunches with Reese Witherspoon or flirting with President Clinton. [Deadline Hollywood] [Image: WENN]

Our Favorite Travel Books: How To Travel The World In $20 Or Less

Julie GersteinMarch 6, 2013 //
Self-Help Books
These ones actually work! 13 Photos »
Weirdest Books Ever
These books will solve all your problems. Even that poop thing. Read More »
What Your Bookshelf Says
Ever wondered what your bookshelf says about you? Read More »
Travel Books

I love traveling — it’s basically why I work. That, and to feed my cat. But sometimes it’s difficult to scrape together enough money to get on your way — plane tickets are murderously expensive and it can be impossible to take time off work. And that’s why, when I’ve gone through a stretch of not traveling, I like to read a travel memoir or two. If nothing else, a good travel book can help you figure out where you’d like to go when you actually have the time, money and inclination. And come on, you were sick of re-reading Eat Pray Love, weren’t you?

So we’ve compiled some of our absolute favorite travel books, so you can go around the world in 180 pages (ugh, sorry). Check out our list–along with picks from some of our travel writer and author friends–and share your favorites in the comments. Keep reading »

Daenerys Demands George R. R. Martin Tell Her Who Wins “Game Of Thrones”

The Mary SueMarch 5, 2013 //

Not that I’m ready for it to end anytime soon but yes, I am anxious to know how George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire series ends. These characters have been through a lot and I’m rooting for more than one to “win” the Game of Thrones. But who will it be? Actress Emilia Clarke wants to know too.

Thanks to Charles Dance, who plays Tywin Lannister on the series, we know ”Game of Thrones” will be getting a fourth season. We sort of assumed as much anyway since HBO split the third book in half for the upcoming third season but it was a relief nonetheless. It means we’re that much closer to seeing Martin’s entire book series, which isn’t even finished, translated on screen. But Clarke would appreciate it if Martin would spill everything to her about Daenerys Targaryan. She spoke with Metro News:

“I’ve said to George ‘come on, tell me who wins, please!’ And he thinks I’m joking and I say, ‘no, no, I’m deadly serious!’ His lips are sealed. And I’m sure that David [Benioff] and Dan [Weiss] know but they don’t tell anyone –I’ve got them drunk and they still wouldn’t tell me.

I’ve been pleading with them, ‘tell me who wins!’ And they won’t say a word. They’re under lock and key. ! But I care passionately about what happens to Dany. How could I not?” Read more…

How To Fake It ‘Til You Make It

Jessica WakemanFebruary 27, 2013 //

Every woman that’s looking to conquer the world knows you’ve got to fake it until you make it. And no, we’re not talking about fake hair, fake nails, or fake titties — we mean knowing how to fake like you’ve got your life totally under control. Whether it’s how to fake a clean bathroom for that sudden visit from your mom or how to fake short hair when you can’t commit to cutting (what, you can do that?!), Jennifer Byrne’s Fake It: More Than 100 Shortcuts Every Woman Should Know is your secret recipe for success. Lazy? Noooo! You’re just savvy! [$12.44, Amazon]

15 Memorable Menstruation Moments In Pop Culture

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 19, 2013 //

I originally planned to make this a list of the best menstruation moments in pop culture, but quickly discovered that Hollywood in particular does not have a very positive track record when it comes to tackling the crimson wave in movies and TV. Books and music have done a little better, but for the most part, periods have been portrayed either as something to be revolted by or feared, or for over-the-top comedic effect. So, instead this list evolved in the most memorable menstruation moments in movies, music, books and on TV, for better or worse. I know that there are others I didn’t include, so share any additional memorable period references in pop culture in the comments! Keep reading »

WTF Period Products
WTF Period Products
The weirdest menstrual products out there. 15 Photos »
Stupid Period Ads
These menstrual ads are the dumbest. 9 Photos »
Menstruation Euphemisms
14 new names for your period. Read More »

Two Necessary Additions To Your Crazy Cults Bookshelf

Amelia McDonell-ParryFebruary 19, 2013 //
Scientology Under Fire
5 questions about Scientology that the Church does NOT want you to ask. Read More »
Scientology Breakups
We're blaming these celeb breakups on Scientology. 5 Photos »
Women And Scientology
How the controversial cult treats its female members. Read More »

If you’re a friend of mine and have tried to make plans with me the last few weeks, you’ve likely failed, because i have been very busy planning my infiltration into the upper echelon of Scientology. And by “planning” I mean reading Going Clear by Lawrence Wright and Beyond Belief by Jenna Miscavige Hill, two new fascinating and in-depth books about the notorious cult/religion, and having extremely exciting dreams in which I am tasked by the authorities to help take down the religion. Both books are so fantastic, I couldn’t pick just one to recommend as a Crave, so I’m doing both, because I am the David Miscavige of The Frisky, only much taller. Keep reading »

Adorable 89-Year-Old Grandpa Confesses Been Writing Romances Novels Under A Girly Pseudonym

Jessica WakemanFebruary 17, 2013 //
Worst Romance Novels
15 of the worst romance novels in existence. Read More »
Amish Romances
Amish romance novels will get you hot and bonneted. Read More »
NASCAR Romance
These racing hunks will have you going full throttle. Read More »
Romances Cause Problems?
Are romance novels responsible for real-life sexual problems. Read More »
Jessica Blair

Sometimes when I’m reading stories on LitErotica.com, I feel like I can tell when a man has written a story and given himself a woman’s pseudonym. Some stories are just … different. They sound overly porn-y, involving words like pounding and ramming, and clearly what some horny dude thinks a woman’s experience of sex might be like. I think to myself, I see through your pseudonym, “Ashleigh St. Pierre!”

But Brits, of course, are a little more subtle. That must be why no one figured out that the romance novelist “Jessica Blair” was actually an 89-year-old grandpa and military veteran named Bill Spence. Keep reading »

Shailene Woodley Up For The Lead Role In “The Fault In Our Stars”

Jessica WakemanFebruary 15, 2013 //
YA Novel Life Lessons
What can we learn from "Sweet Valley High" and "The BSC"? Read More »
5 Suggested Storylines
... for "Anne of Green Gables" and its new sexy cover. Read More »
"The Bell Jar" Covers
In order of adorable to depressing. Read More »
evening quickies
shailene woodley fault in our stars
  • Shailene Woodley is up for the role of Hazel in the big screen adaptation of John Green’s young adult novel The Fault In Our Stars. That book is SO GOOD. Seriously, go buy it this weekend and read it. You can thank me on Monday. [ONTD]
  • Love was in the air this Valentine’s Day … love of weed, that is! 2 Chainz got arrested yesterday for possession of marijuana and gamely took photos with the cops. [E! Online]
  • Kim Kardashian’s divorce from Kris Humphries is headed to trial in May, meaning our long national nightmare might soon be over. [US Weekly]
  • Coach Taylor, I mean, Kyle Chandler is coming back to TV in a new Showtime drama called “The Vatican.”[Hollywood Reorter]
  • “Crash” star Thandie Newton has opened up about sexual abuse at the hands of casting directors when she was a teen girl. [Starpulse] Keep reading »

5 Suggested Story Lines For The New Anne Of Green Gables

Winona Dimeo-EdigerFebruary 8, 2013 //
Literary Crushes
14 fictional people from books we are crushing on IRL. Read More »
Gilbert Blythe, Perfect Man
12 reasons no man will ever live up to him! Read More »
"The Bell Jar" Covers
In order of adorable to depressing. Read More »
No.

So, by now you’ve probably seen the travesty that is this updated Anne of Green Gables cover (that’s it above, no joke). Apparently Anne as an awkward, freckled redhead is out; Anne as a hot, blonde, busty bombshell with bedroom eyes is in. If you’ve read the books, you know this ridiculous makeover actually renders most of the important plot lines completely irrelevant (we can’t really see Anne renouncing God for giving her perfect skin and wavy, golden hair), so we thought we’d help out the publishers by proposing a few updated story ideas for their updated heroine… Keep reading »

New Bridget Jones Novel Announced

Tres SugarFebruary 5, 2013 //

Classic chick-lit fans mark your diaries for November — that’s when the now-official third installment of the Bridget Jones novels will be released. Author Helen Fielding introduced the world to the single 30-something back in 1996 with Bridget Jones’s Diary and followed up the hit book loosely based on Pride and Prejudice with a 1999 sequel, Bridget Jones: The Edge of Reason, both of which were turned into hit films staring Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, and Colin Firth. Now almost 15 years later, fans can catch up with Bridget. She is apparently up to new things, according to the author, who says, “My life has moved on and Bridget’s will move on, too.” Read more…

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