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1) Cult classic
As she befriends the reclusive author, falls in love with a young but troubled poet, and attempts to insert her true self into the world...
Something has happened in Spokane. The military has evacuated the city and locked it down. Even so, disturbing rumors and images seep out, finding their way onto the Internet, spreading curiosity, skepticism, and panic. For what they show is—or should be—impossible:...
9) Marina
A damn fine collection of seventy-five mouthwatering recipes, inspired by iconic scenes and characters from David Lynch's groundbreaking cult classic series Twin Peaks—returning to television in 2017 with eighteen new episodes on Showtime.
Widely hailed as the best television show ever created, Twin Peaks has become a beloved cult favorite classic that continues to attract legions of passionate fans today. Twenty years after it first
...Since its publication in 1996, George Saunders’s debut collection has grown in esteem from a cherished cult classic to a masterpiece of the form, inspiring an entire generation of writers along the way. In six stories and a novella, Saunders hatches an unforgettable cast of characters, each struggling to survive in an increasingly haywire world. With a new introduction by Joshua Ferris and a new author’s note by Saunders himself, this
...13) Makeup
Whether you like to step out with a flawless finish or just a natural glow, Makeup: Tips, Tricks & Trends will have you covered.This guide will answer your questions about the makeup shades and techniques that complement the shape of your features and your coloring. A timeline illustrates how makeup styles have changed through the years and who has influenced different looks. Learn about the makeup world’s cult classics and the social media
...William Goldman's beloved story of Buttercup, Westley, and their fellow adventurers.
A tale of true love and high adventure, pirates, princesses, giants, miracles, fencing, and a frightening assortment of wild beasts—The Princess Bride is a modern storytelling classic.
As Florin and Guilder teeter on the verge of war, the reluctant Princess Buttercup is devastated by the loss
...There’s a reason why America’s favorite white meat continues to top the dinner charts—it’s versatile, affordable, and is the basis for so many delicious meals. Join us in our newest issue of Chicken Recipes, showcasing recipes for every meal of the day. We’ll do a deep dive into the basics of chicken, how to make the perfect dry brine, wet brine, roasted chicken, baked-from-frozen chicken, and skillet chicken (with pan sauce, of course).
...A postmodern visionary and one of the leading voices in twenty-first-century fiction, David Mitchell combines flat-out adventure, a Nabokovian love of puzzles, a keen eye for character, and a taste for mind-bending, philosophical and scientific speculation in the tradition of Umberto Eco, Haruki Murakami, and Philip K. Dick. The...
17) The disasters
18) Star Trek
This special issue celebrates all things Star Trek, the sci-fi phenomenon that changed the galaxy forever—and for better. Find out how creator Gene Roddenberry’s bold 1966 series was a flop upon its initial release, only to find vindication in syndication thanks to devoted “Trekkies” whose fandom-fueled fervor (and cosplaying conventions!) turned a cult classic into a multibillion-dollar franchise that has lived long and prospered for
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