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Books to Match Your Taylor Swift Era: Speak Now (2010)
Alma Presses Play by Tina Cane Alma's life is a constant of halfways: She's half-Chinese, half-Jewish; her parents spend half the time fighting, and the other half silent; and, at thirteen, she's halfway through becoming a woman. Then comes the year when everything changes, and her life is overtaken by constant endings: friends move away, romances bloom and wither, her parents file for divorce, and just like that her childhood seems to be over. Among this world of confusing beginnings, middles, and endings, could there be a roadmap for Alma to truly find herself?
By Kristen Barenthaler10 months ago in Beat
Books to Match Your Taylor Swift Era: Fearless (2008)
When Dimple Met Rishi by Sandhya Menon When Dimple Shah and Rishi Patel meet at a Stanford University summer program, Dimple is avoiding her parents' obsession with "marriage prospects" but Rishi hopes to woo her into accepting arranged marriage with him.
By Kristen Barenthaler10 months ago in Beat
Books to Match Your Taylor Swift Era: Sounds of the Season: The Taylor Swift Holiday Collection (2007)
The Twelve Days of Dash and Lily by Rachel Cohn & David Levithan Dash and Lily have had a tough year since readers first watched the couple fall in love. Lily's beloved grandfather suffered a heart attack, and his difficult road to recovery has taken a major toll on her typically sunny disposition. With only twelve days left until Christmas--Lily's favorite time of the year--Dash, Lily's brother Langston, and their closest friends take Manhattan by storm to help Lily recapture the holiday magic of New York City in December.
By Kristen Barenthaler10 months ago in Beat
Books to Match Your Taylor Swift Era: Taylor Swift (2006)
I Believe in a Thing Called Love by Maurene Goo A disaster in romance, high school senior Desi Lee decides to tackle her flirting failures by watching Korean television dramas, where the hapless heroine always seems to end up in the arms of her true love by episode ten. It's a simple formula, and Desi is a quick study. She goes after moody artist Luca Drakos-- utilizing boat rescues, love triangles, and staged car crashes.
By Kristen Barenthaler10 months ago in Beat
Ruthless to Aftermath: The Untouchable Legacy of Eazy-E, Dr. Dre, Eminem, and Snoop Dogg
Before billion-dollar beats, platinum plaques, and Super Bowl halftime shows, there was Compton. And in Compton, there was a kid with a curl, a dream, and a name that would echo forever: Eazy-E.
By Rukka Nova11 months ago in Beat
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More.
Coachella 2025 Full Lineup & Surprise Guest Performances Lady Gaga BLACKPINK Green Day & More Coachella 2025 has once again taken the global stage by storm delivering an unforgettable lineup of artists legendary headliners and surprise guest performances that have left fans buzzing. Held at the iconic Empire Polo Club in Indio California across two weekends (April 11–13 and April 18–20) this year’s festival has offered everything from pop icons to punk rock legends and genre blending collaborations. Here's a breakdown of the most talked about special guest performances we’ve seen (and can expect) at Coachella 2025.
By Adnan Rasheed12 months ago in Beat
How Music is Helping Me Practice French
Do you ever find yourself singing along to a song in another language—only to realize you're actually learning without even trying? Beyond practicing French on Duolingo, Jumpspeak, and reading bilingual books on PrismaText, I’ve found another secret weapon in my language-learning journey: YouTube. Okay, so it may not be such a big secret to some, but learning through music sing-along videos may not be your first thought. Or second, or third. But music is a great way to absorb language, and there are always music videos on YouTube.
By Xine Segalas12 months ago in Beat
