NYC’s Iconic Strand Bookstore Adds In-Shop Coffeehouse
Strand, the legendary New York City bookstore located near Union Square, has teamed up with Brooklyn Roasting Co. to add an in-shop coffeehouse. “Bringing coffee to our customers has been a long-time dream for The Strand,” said Laura Ravo, the COO of Strand Books. “When we made the decision to add it to our store, we sought to bring customers the most authentic coffee experience and Brooklyn Roasting Company fit that vision perfectly.” The new coffee counter located within the bookstore offers a menu including hot coffee, espresso drinks, chai, and matcha. For summer, seasonal iced blueberry or iced lemon espresso spritzers are also available.
Here Are Harper Teen’s Winter 2023 Cover Reveals
It might be summer now, but winter is coming, and Harper Teen is getting readers ready with their official list of Winter 2023 Cover Reveals. Books to look forward to in early 2023 include These Infinite Threads by Tahereh Mafi, A Long Stretch of Bad Days by Mindy McGinnis, While You Were Dreaming by Alisha Rai, and many more.
The Hunger Games Prequel Adds Jason Schwartzman to its Cast
Jason Schwartzman is the latest addition to the cast of Lionsgate’s Hunger Games prequel, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Schwartzman is set to play Lucretius “Lucky” Flickerman, the host of the 10th Hunger Games and ancestor to Caesar Flickerman. The actor joins a previously-announced ensemble cast led by Tom Blyth and Rachel Zegler. Also included in the cast are Josh Andrés Rivera, Hunter Schafer, Jerome Lance, Ashley Liao, Knox Gibson, Mackenzie Lansing, Aamer Husain, Nick Benson, Laurel Marsden, Lilly Cooper, Luna Steeples, and Hiroki Berrecloth.
22 More Great Books to Read in 2022
Get your TBRs ready, because it’s time for more upcoming books! Here are 22 great books to read in 2022 (plus more because we love you).