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Natalie Haynes Comes to Kitchener: Here’s What to Read
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On March 16, British comedian, historian, classicist, broadcaster and author, Natalie Haynes will visit the Kitchener Public Library as part of her No Friend to
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Marty Supreme: How Timothée Chalamet Revived the Art of the Movie Star
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By his understanding that movie stars are not meant to be relatable, but watched, Timothée Chalamet has revived the art of the movie star. His
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Wake Up Dead Man sharpens the mystery?
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Released in late November, Rian Johnson’s Wake Up Dead Man (2025) is quite possibly the best film in the Knives Out franchise. With outstanding performances, a
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A Guide to Better Habits: What Atomic Habits Gets Right
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In 2018, James Clear released Atomic Habits, an award-winning self-help book on how to build good habits, break bad ones, and combat procrastination. Atomic Habits gained an
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5 POC Authors to Refresh Your TBR in the New Year
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As we head into the New Year, it’s the perfect time to refresh your TBR (To be read). Here are some outstanding POC authors worth adding to your reading list. Nikita Gill Known for her beautiful and emotionally resonant poetry collections, Nikita Gill is an Irish Indian writer whose work often explores mythology, girlhood, and healing. She recently released her first novel, Hekate, a Greek myth retelling that blends her signature poetic style with a full narrative arc. Gill’s writing is gentle, reflective, and easy to
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Festive Viewing: A Curated December Movie Guide
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With the winter break creeping in, we’re about to hit that weird limbo between Christmas and New Year’s when no one knows what day it is, and we all pretend that lounging counts as productivity. If you need something to do besides doom scrolling social media in bed,
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Perfectly Imperfect No More? AI’s Disruption of Artistic Authenticity
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a self-sustainable new frontier that is insatiably pushing boundaries, and Tilly Norwood has materialized as the poster person
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Renao’s Still Life: A Dreamy Debut Rooted in Desi Soul
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Minimalist Production Meets Cultural Depth in a Lush Debut Renao’s debut album, Still Life, is a quiet antidote to overstimulattion amidst the chaos of
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Movie analysis & review: The Long Walk (2025)
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A story based on a successful novel that does not have an outlined protagonist, how did they execute it? The Long Walk (2025), directed
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Bite This: Your Guide to Vampire Media this Halloween
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From romantic portrayals to deep betrayals, you’ll find a perfect recommendation. If you’re looking for the perfect way to sink your teeth into Halloween,
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