Weekly Munchies

A gentle reminder of good books, good deeds, and good futures

BRB, we have some books to buy after reading “Everything got Better and Weirder” - a lovely list of book recommendations from writers and other bookish people.We encourage everyone to read Mary Robinette Kowal’s bravely honest essay, “Sometimes Writers Block is Really Depression” and to always remember that it’s ok to ask for help.Cracked gathered 22 lesser known inspiring acts of kindness–because sometimes good things happen too.The Oatmeal drew a touching tribute to Gene Roddenberry–a man who, yes, created Star Trek, but who also got up and helped someone, and that is significant.Jeet Heer of New Republic discusses Kim Stanley Robinson and other novelists imagining better futures in “The New Utopians” and we are reminded that, “To build a better future we have to first imagine it.”Tor.com rounded up “(Almost) Every SFF Adaptation coming to Television and Movie Theaters” and we just gained about 50 things to be really really excited for.Vice took a tour of Europe to show us how various nations expressed solidarity in the wake of the Paris attacks.We took a break from throwing shade at his restaurant in Times Square to read this GQ profile of Guy Fieri and it was…actually really enjoyable…We met 17 dogs who are way cooler than us.This dad from Ireland filmed his entire Vegas vacation…in selfie mode. Classic Dad Move.[embed]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8GDZBXZunzM[/embed]

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