We’ve already done round-ups of great Hunger Games and magical Harry Potter fan fiction, so we decided to go a little old-school and share some excellent Lord of the Rings-inspired stories. Just because Gandalf is a little (a lot) older, doesn’t mean he can’t learn some new tricks!
Check out our picks below, and let us know what fan-fiction you’d like to see next! Continue reading
This week on Doctor Who: an amusement park, a planet-destroying bomb, and the return of the Cybermen! Want to relive last night’s episode? Check out our recap right here. Continue reading
When you were little, did you think you could sneak a cookie without your mom looking? Newsflash: She ALWAYS knew. But we bet your sneaky-spy skills have improved since then. Want to find out for sure? Take these quizzes! Continue reading
We’re totally hooked on Ben and Maggie’s time-traveling romance in “The Loop” by Shandy Lawson, and it got us thinking about other time loops. While it’s got to suck to be trapped in the same day forever, we love watching our favorite characters navigate the crazy world of time. We’re counting down our top six time loops. Which will win: Doctor Who or Groundhog Day? Vote now! Continue reading
Whether you’re at your grandparents’ house, a remote cabin or a stuffy hotel with overpriced WiFi/no signal, you may end up off the grid when you don’t want to be. Here are some ways to cope. Continue reading
This week on The Vampire Diaries: Some of your old, dead, faves return. Bonnie goes too far. Caroline, as usual, is terrific. Continue reading
In today’s Links You’ll Like, check out John Krasinski being his perfect, adorable self, a guide to all the YA book-inspired movies coming out soon, and the laziest cat in the whole world. Continue reading
Love YA literature? You’re not alone! More and more readers, young and old, are embracing Figment’s favorite genre! Paul Rudnick, screenwriter, humorist, and New Yorker writer (!) is a huge fan of teen lit. Today, he stops by Figment to talk about how this passion inspired him to write his own YA novel, “Gorgeous.” Continue reading
When you aren’t busy with summer school, swimming, family vacations, camp, or hanging out with friends, why not relax with the ol’ picture box? I love a good rerun (looking at you, noontime “Full House” episodes), but it’s never not beneficial to expand your pop culture database. Here are some TV shows to check out on Netflix. Continue reading
This week on Modern Family: Mitchell’s ex-boyfriend re-emerges; Claire mulls over an offer to work for Jay; Haley teaches Alex to talk to boys; and Phil teaches Gloria to skate. Continue reading