The First Week of August

“The first week of August hangs at the very top of summer, the top of the live-long year, like the … More

Harry Potter’s Birthday (31 July).

Happy birthday to the Boy Who Lived! How to Commemorate: Bake a cake with badly spelled frosting. Go shopping and … More

Bridget Jones attends a Tarts and Vicars party. Sort of. (29 July)

In my personal list of nightmare scenarios, the top three are: Going to work with no pants on Having to … More

Burlesque for Nerds

You know what brings fiction into the real world more than most other things? Cosplay! And do you know what … More

Don Pedro and friends arrive at the home of Signior Leonato. (6 July)

After much fighting in war, Don Pedro and his team of allies return home to visit his friend Signior Leonato. … More

Amy Pond marries Rory Williams. Or all reality collapses. (26 June)

On 26 June 2010, Amy and Rory got married. Also, all of time and space collapsed. So there’s that. Honestly, … More

Thorin & Co. Arrive in Rivendell (June 20)

On their quest to reclaim the Lonely Mountain as their ancestral home, a party of dwarves led by Thorin Oakenshield … More

Favorite Fictional Fathers. (Fathers Day)

In honor of Father’s Day throughout the US, here are some of our contributors’ favorite fictional dads from TV, film, … More

Bloomsday (16 June)

The events of Ulysses by James Joyce take place on 16 June 1904 and they are commemorated annually in cities … More

Amanda and Leo turn 11. A lot. (June 6)

Think Groundhog Day with a pair of cool pre-teens instead of cranky Bill Murray. Amanda and Leo are best friends … More