This edition of Today in Books is sponsored by Quirk Books.
We’re Getting a Hunger Games Prequel!
The odds were apparently in our favor (sorry, not sorry!): in 2020 we’ll be getting the prequel to Suzanne Collins’ The Hunger Games. The novel will be set 64 years before the trilogy and we only have to wait until May 2020! Hopefully soon we’ll get a title and cover reveal.
Language Wars!
The Guardian has taken a look at 19 historical language wars ranging from anger over misspelled signs, Ebonics labeled a language, and the use of “literally” as the opposite of the meaning. An interesting and entertaining read perfect for my Monday stress.
First Look: West Side Story Film
Inspired by Romeo & Juliet, the original West Side Story film is getting a new musical remake directed by Steven Spielberg, set to hit theaters December 18, 2020. You can check out the cast and first look photo here.