1. Alexander Pushkin “Eugene Onegin” Still from 'Eugene Onegin' movie Roman Tikhomirov/Lenfilm, 1958 This novel in verse used to be called by Russian literary experts as the “encyclopedia of Russian life”. Indeed, one can find here descriptions of provincial landowners’ lives, as well as royal receptions and balls, theater nights in the capital and the delicate process of matchmaking. Pushkin also lovingly initiates a reader into the secret dreams of noble girls, and into the habits of cold-hearted high-society ladies, and even into the daily routine of a young dandy. 2. Alexander Pushkin “The Captain's Daughter” Still from 'The Captain's Daughter' movie Vladimir Kaplunovsky/Mosfilm, 1958 The story describes the historical period of the peasant uprising led by Yemelyan Pugachev, who considered himself to be a tsar. According to the plot, a young nobleman leaves his home to serve in a remote fortress along … [Read more...] about 10 best fiction books that describe Tsarist era life
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10 best new podcasts to ping into your playlists
As the podcast revolution continues, almost 40pc of Irish people have listened to one of the digital audio files in the last month, figures show. With more than two million titles currently listed on Google, podcast ad revenue is tipped to reach $1.6bn by 2022. But don’t worry if you’re already done with Dirty John or Serial on your daily commute. Here, we’ve compiled the hottest new podcasts to ping onto your playlist this autumn. BEST FOR BOOK WORMS Anything But SilentStill struggling to wrap your head around listening to a podcast rather than leafing through a book? Marrying the magic of books with the laziness of listening, the British Library’s new podcast could be just the thing to change your mind. Hosted by Cleo Laskarin, the seven-part series goes inside libraries around the world to get the low-down on all things biblio. From a prison library in Nottingham to a far-flung library in Nepal, and banned books to those that should have been (Be Bold with … [Read more...] about 10 best new podcasts to ping into your playlists
10 Best All-American snack foods you can shop in the UK
Happy Fourth of July my fellow Americans — this list is for you. And to my British friends, neighbours and colleagues, forever bemused by the stateside concoctions we hold so near and dear to our corn-fed hearts, I say take note. If you, like me, have ever been ridiculed for eating a peanut butter and jelly sandwich at work, just imagine what would happen if you debuted a big hunk of Velvetta and headed straight for the microwave? Actually, just explain what Velvetta is and watch the unease begin to form. Ahh delicious, delicious unease. Great with salsa. In truth, London is full of praise worthy Yankee eats — obviously, it's London and impossible to find a meal not worth writing home to ma and pa about. Yet, sometimes you just want to settle in for the night with a fresh box of Cheezits and an episode of Dateline. From Superbowl necessities to movie theatre staples, these are the (mostly) junk-food snacks, … [Read more...] about 10 Best All-American snack foods you can shop in the UK
Ranked: The 10 best movies of 2019 (so far)
Brian Truitt USA TODAY Published 12:36 PM EDT Jun 27, 2019 Folks, let’s be real: It’s been kind of a rough year at the movies. Sequels are tanking left and right. No one’s seeing the good stuff. And there really hasn’t been anything astounding yet, whereas we’ve had “Black Panther,” “Get Out” and “Sing Street” (a personal fave) in recent years before all the Oscar-ready flicks hit later. Plenty of quality films are still to be had, though, especially if you know where to look: More than ever, it pays to go deep-diving on Netflix or poking around digital platforms for diamonds in the rough. While we’re waiting for a mega second half of the year, where “It: Chapter Two,” “Frozen II” and “Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker” all loom as heavyweights, here are the best movies of 2019 so far (through June), ranked: 10. 'John Wick: Chapter 3 … [Read more...] about Ranked: The 10 best movies of 2019 (so far)
Amazon Prime Day 2019: 10 best Amazon devices to look out for
Courtney Campbell Reviewed.com Published 4:29 PM EDT Jun 26, 2019 — Our editors review and recommend products to help you buy the stuff you need. If you make a purchase by clicking one of our links, we may earn a small share of the revenue. However, our picks and opinions are independent from USA Today’s newsroom and any business incentives. Now, that Amazon Prime Day has officially been announced (it starts on Monday, July 15, in case you were wondering), you're probably thinking about all the incredible products you're going to snag at ridiculously low prices. While we don't know what's going to be on sale (yet!), there are certain things we can expect to be discounted during Prime Day—like Amazon devices. More: Here's how to prep for Amazon Prime Day now that dates are revealed Last year, we saw a ton of Amazon Echoes, Fire Tablets, Fire TV, Fire Sticks, Kindles, and Ring doorbells drop in price during Prime Day. Since the shopping extravaganza was … [Read more...] about Amazon Prime Day 2019: 10 best Amazon devices to look out for