Do Fairy Tales Matter?

Someone forward you this email? No Sweat!  Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us This Week in Books & Literature A live action adaptation of the classic Cinderella story will hit theaters later this year, Into the Woods received several Oscar nods, and little girls are still singing that song from Frozen—yes, it’s safe to say we love fairy tales. In honor of Tell a Fairy Tale Day on the 26th, we’re taking a look at the world’s most famous storytellers. Allison Bean About Entertainment Editor Who Were the Brothers Grimm? While a certain company has turned fairy tales into big business, the original tales behind the popular animated films are hundreds of years old. READ NOW   Share Visit Fairy Tale Road No, this isn’t a new attraction at the Magic Kingdom. Fairy Tale Road winds through Germany, home of the Brothers Grimm, and is peppered with museums, statues, theaters and other attractions. READ NOW   Share Myths, Legends, and Folk Stories: What's the Difference? Myths, legends, and folk stories are all tales of dubious origin, generally told to explain historical events or impart wisdom. Is there really a difference between the three types of stories? READ NOW   Share FEATURED ARTICLES • Why a Haircut Costs So Much • 10 Great Novels We're Reading Now • 7 Surprising Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar • Why Your Dog’s Paws Smell Like Fritos • The Best Memes from the Red Carpet • What's Worth Fighting Over In A Relationship? Advertisement About Books & Literature   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy martes, 17 de febrero de 2015 12 Reasons to Love Your Local Library Someone forward you this email? No Sweat!  Sign up here to get your own If you're having trouble viewing this email, click here Follow Us This Week in Books & Literature February is Library Lovers Month, a month-long celebration of libraries large and small, librarians, and love of the written word. So turn off Netflix, grab your library card, and pay a visit to your favorite athenaeum today. Allison Bean About Entertainment Editor 12 Ways to Save Money at the Library We know that most people visit the library to borrow books or browse reference materials, but there are plenty of other services your local library offers. Here we highlight a dozen ways your library card saves you money. READ NOW   Share 7 Thrilling Classics to Jumpstart Your Reading If you find yourself trying but failing to read classic, iconic tomes, like Herman Melville’s Moby Dick or Leo Tolstoy’s War and Peace, it might be time to take a new approach. After all, classic literature doesn’t necessarily mean the books have to be particularly lofty, lengthy, or dry. These seven classic novels are equally prestigious and will keep you turning the pages long after the first chapter. READ NOW   Share How To Remember What You Read What’s the use of reading countless books if you can’t recall the details of Huck Finn’s many misadventures or what Maximilian de Winter was hiding. Here we offer our best tips for reading (and remembering!) the details of your favorite novels. READ NOW   Share FEATURED ARTICLES • Plan a Visit to the New York Public Library • 10 Great Novels to Read in Winter 2015 • Oscars Beauty: The Worst of the Red Carpet • The Right Way to Tip Your Hairstylist • Busted! People Caught Lying on Facebook • 25 Spring Trends You Can Actually Wear Advertisement About Books & Literature   |   Follow Us: You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com - All rights reserved - Privacy Policy Datos personales naranjas95 Ver todo mi perfil Con la tecnología de Blogger.