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🌈 Good morning and happy Wednesday, my bookish bats! You didn't think that tiny "queer books coming out this fall" guide was ALL there was, did you? Here are a FEW of the stunning, diverse queer books you can add to your TBR this month. Happy reading!

❤️ A Vision of Air by Nicole Silver 🧡 Eli Over Easy by Phil Stamper 💛 How to Get Over the End of the World by Hal Schrieve 💚 Kween by Vichet Chum 💙 The Forest Demands its Due by Kosoko Jackson 💜 The B-Side of Daniel Garneau by David Kingston Yeh ❤️ Midnight Companion by Kit Barrie 🧡 Let the Waters Roars by Geonn Cannon 💛 Into the Glittering Dark by Kelley York 💙 When the Rain Begins to Burn by A.L. Davidson 💜 Been Outside by Amber Wendler & Shaz Zamore 🌈 The Forest Demands Its Due by Kosoko Jackson

❤️ A Necessary Chaos by Brent Lambert 🧡 The Spells We Cast by Jason June 💛 Pluralities by Avi Silver 💚 Salt the Water by Candice Iloh 💙 Beholder by Ryan La Sala 💜 This Pact is Not Ours by Zachary Sergi ❤️ Dragging Mason County by Curtis Campbell 🧡 Menewood by Nicola Griffith 💛 Mary and the Birth of Frankenstein by Anne Eekhout 💚 The Dead Take the A Train by Cassandra Khaw & Richard Kadrey 💙 Bloom by Delilah S. Dawson 💜 Let Me Out by Emmett Nahil and George Williams

🌈 In the Form of a Question: the Joys and Rewards of a Curious Life by Amy Schneider ❤️ Songs of Irie by Asha Ashanti Bromfield 🧡 A Haunting on the Hill by Elizabeth Hand 💛 Being Ace by Madeline Dyer 💚 Charming Young Man by Eliot Schrefer 💙 The Glass Scientists by S.H. Cotugno 💜 The Fall of Whit Rivera by Crystal Maldonado ❤️ By Any Other Name by Erin Cotter 🧡 Brooms by Jasmine Walls and Teo DuVall 💛 Stars in Your Eyes by Kacen Callender 💚 Shoot the Moon by Isa Arsen 💙 The Bell in the Fog by Lev A.C. Rosen

🌈 Brainwyrms by Alison Rumfitt ❤️ Family Meal by Bryan Washington 🧡 A Murder of Crows by Dharma Kelleher 💛 A Light Most Hateful by Hailey Piper 💚 Love at 350° by Lisa Peers 💙 Greasepaint by Hannah Levene 💜 The Christmas Swap by Talia Samuels ❤️ Mate of Her Own by Elena Abbott 🧡 Mistletoe and Mishigas by M.A. Wardell 💛 Elle Campbell Wins Their Weekend by Ben Kahn 💚 All That Consumes Us by Erica Waters 💙 If You’ll Have Me by Eunnie

❤️ Tomorrow and Tomorrow by Lillah Lawson and Lauren Emily Whalen 🧡 10 Things That Never Happened by Alexis Hall 💛 It’s a Fabulous Life by Kelly Farmer 💚 Let the Dead Bury the Dead by Allison Epstein 💙 These Burning Stars by Bethany Jacobs 💜 The Goth House Experiment by SJ Sindu ❤️ Everything I Learned, I Learned in a Chinese Restaurant by Curtis Chin 🧡 Mudflowers by Aley Waterman 💛 Here Lies Olive by Kate Anderson 💚 Fire From the Sky by Moa Backe Åstot, trans. by Eva Apelqvist 💙 Iris Kelly Doesn’t Date by Ashley Herring Blake 💜 On the Same Page by Haley Cass

❤️ A Dish Best Served Hot by Natalie Caña 🧡 Art of the Chase by Jennifer Giacalone 💛 The Haunting of Adrian Yates by Markus Harwood-Jones 💚 The Sword: Xcian by Elle Arroyo 💙 The Complete Carlisle Series by Roslyn Sinclair 💜 300,000 Kisses by Sean Hewitt and Luke Edward Hall ❤️ Just a Pinch of Magic by Alechia Dow 🧡 Blackouts by Justin Torres 💛 Wrath Becomes Her by Aden Polydoros 💚 Let the Woods Keep Our Bodies by E.M. Roy 💙 Everything Under the Moon: Fairy Tales in a Queerer Light edited by Michael Earp ❤️ Frost Bite by Angela Sylvaine

🧡 We Met in a Bar by Claire Forsythe 💛 Sweat Equity Aurora Rey 💚 Pumpkin Spice by Tagan Shepard 💙 The Misfit Mage & His Dashing Devil by M.N. Bennet 💜 Love and Other Risky Business by Sarah Brenton ❤️ Enough by Kimia Eslah 🧡 A Fire Born of Exile by Aliette de Bodard 💛 Twelve Bones by Rosie Talbot 💚 Wild Wishes and Windswept Kisses by Maya Prasad 💙 Dragged to the Wedding by Andrew Grey 💜 Fox Snare by Yoon Ha Lee ❤️ Murder and Manon by Mia P. Manansala

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Friday Releases for August 20

Friday is the busiest day of the week for new releases, so we've decided to collect them all in one place. Friday Releases for August 20 include Reminiscence, Cryptozoo, Solar Power, and more.

Reminiscence

Reminiscence, the new movie from Lisa Joy, is out today.

Nick Bannister (Jackman), a private investigator of the mind, navigates the darkly alluring world of the past by helping his clients access lost memories. Living on the fringes of the sunken Miami coast, his life is forever changed when he takes on a new client, Mae (Ferguson). A simple matter of lost and found becomes a dangerous obsession. As Bannister fights to find the truth about Mae’s disappearance, he uncovers a violent conspiracy, and must ultimately answer the question: how far would you go to hold on to the ones you love?

The Protégé

The Protégé, the new movie from Martin Campbell, is out today.

Rescued as a child by the legendary assassin Moody (Samuel L. Jackson) and trained in the family business, Anna (Maggie Q) is the world’s most skilled contract killer. But when Moody – the man who was like a father to her and taught her everything she needs to know about trust and survival – is brutally killed, Anna vows revenge. As she becomes entangled with an enigmatic killer (Michael Keaton) whose attraction to her goes way beyond cat and mouse, their confrontation turns deadly and the loose ends of a life spent killing will weave themselves even tighter.

Demonic

Demonic, the new movie from Neill Blomkamp, is out today.

From the director of DISTRICT 9 and ELYSIUM, a young woman unleashes terrifying demons when supernatural forces at the root of a decades old rift between mother and daughter are revealed.

Sweet Girl

Sweet Girl, the new movie from Brian Andrew Mendoza, is out today.

He lost the love of his life to a pharmaceutical company’s greed. Now his daughter is without a mother, and he’s without justice. For now.

Blood Conscious

Blood Conscious, the new movie from Timothy Covell, is out today.

A vacationing family turns the tables on a mass shooter who claims to be fighting demonic forces.

Cryptozoo

Cryptozoo, the new movie from Dash Shaw, is out today.

Featuring the voice talents of Lake Bell, Zoe Kazan, Michael Cera, Louisa Krause, Peter Stormare, Thomas Jay Ryan, and Grace Zabriskie, the film follows cryptozookeepers through a richly-drawn hallucinatory world as they struggle to capture a baku (a legendary dream-eating hybrid creature) and begin to wonder if they should display these rare beasts in the confines of a zoo, or if these mythical creatures should remain hidden and unknown.

Risen

Risen, the new movie from Eddie Arya, is out today.

Disaster unfolds when a meteor strikes a small town, turning the environment uninhabitable and killing everything in the surrounding area. Exobiologist Lauren Stone is called to find answers to the unearthly event. As she begins to uncover the truth, imminent danger awakens and it becomes a race against time to save mankind.

Flag Day

Flag Day, the new movie from Sean Penn, is out today.

Loving his daughter was the only honest work he ever did.

The Night House

The Night House, the new movie from David Bruckner, is out today.

Reeling from the unexpected death of her husband, Beth (Rebecca Hall) is left alone in the lakeside home he built for her. She tries as best she can to keep it together – but then nightmares come. Disturbing visions of a presence in the house calling to her, beckoning her with a ghostly allure. Against the advice of her friends, she begins digging into her husband’s belongings, yearning for answers. What she finds are secrets both strange and disturbing – a mystery she’s determined to unravel.

The Girl Who Got Away

The Girl Who Got Away, the new movie from Michael Morrissey, is out today.

Massena, New York, 1998. A decade of terror comes to a close with the capture of, Elizabeth Caulfield, a woman who kidnapped five young girls and pretended they were her own. Only one girl, Christina Bowden, managed to get away with her life, the other four found buried behind Caulfield’s decrepit home… 20 years later Caulfield has escaped from prison and launches a deadly pursuit to finish what she began. Christina’s seemingly perfect life comes crashing down around her as the secrets of her past come back to haunt her.

Rare Beasts

Rare Beasts, the new movie from Billie Piper, is out today.

An anti rom-com about Mandy, a career-driven single mother, who falls in love with the charming, traditionalist Pete.

The Chair

The Chair, the new TV series from Amanda Peet and Annie Wyman, is out today.

The Chair follows Dr. Ji-Yoon Kim (Sandra Oh) as she navigates her new role as the Chair of the English department at prestigious Pembroke University. Ji-Yoon is faced with a unique set of challenges as the first woman to chair the department, and as one of the few staff members of color at the university.

Truth Be Told S2

The second season of Truth Be Told, the TV series from Nichelle D. Tramble, is out today.

Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) has a new case she would like you to reconsider when her childhood friend and media mogul Micah Keith (Kate Hudson) finds herself embroiled in tragedy and scandal. Poppy seeks to help Micah, pursuing justice on her very public and popular podcast, but at what personal and professional cost to Micah and her media empire?

Arietta of Spirits

Arietta of Spirits, the new game from Third Spirit Games and Red Art Games, is out today.

The game tells the story of Arietta and her family, visiting their Grandmother's cabin for the first time after her passing away a year prior. However, the family trip takes an unexpected turn when Arietta meets a mysterious new friend and gains the ability to see strange spirits that inhabit the island.

Solar Power

Solar Power, the new album from Lorde, is out today.

The Ballad of Dood & Juanita

The Ballad of Dood & Juanita, the new album from Sturgill Simpson, is out today.

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My thoughts on the WANNA ONE lineup

From a Seoul-living Korean American Piece of P101S2 Trash who cried when she found out she couldn’t go to the final performance:

First of all, as an unfaltering Jaehwan Stan since Episode 1, I was thrilled. I actually burst into tears when they announced him as 4th place. And overall, the lineup isn’t bad. There’s a balance of positions, and a variety of people: big companies, small companies, and no companies.

Let’s just start in the order that they were announced.

Bae Jinyoung wasn’t my top pick, or even within my Top 11, but he is incredibly hard working and has the smallest face on the show. He’s got a really unique voice, and has improved tremendously in his singing and dancing. Though a bit shocked and fearful of how the rest of the group would play out, I was really happy for him. Besides, his position as center in “Hands on Me” was really fitting. I was impressed.

Hwang Minhyun. Well… here’s the thing about the Nu'est members: if none make it, Na.Pros will be outraged, but if too many make it, they’ll also be angry. Though I’d have expected Jonghyun to also make the cut, Minhyun has been fortunate enough to be in groups in which many of the members made the final cut as well. Aside from that, Minhyun’s dashing good looks and beautiful vocal color were very memorable to the Korean public. He also had an advantage, having debuted before and gained a considerable amount of publicity. Though it didn’t save his band mates, these factors managed to save Minhyun. And I’m truly happy for him, though it did break my heart to see him upset at the end of the episode.

Yoon Jisung. Yoon Jisung is extremely hard working and talented, and I’m happy that he made it. Many of my friends made him their fixed pick because of his bubbly personality and his strong leadership shown in the position evaluations. He’s a great contribution to the group dynamic in terms of humor and variety, and would be a strong asset when on other reality shows or televised interviews. Additionally, he and Ong Sungwoo have a great dynamic.

Lai Guanlin. Some say this was rigged, and perhaps it was. However, I still think he’s a necessary part of the group. His rapping skills were never particularly bad, and have improved immensely as the season progressed. And although his dancing isn’t perfect yet, he’s learned a lot. He’s starting to develop an onstage charisma that some of the more experienced trainees have, and the fact that he knows many languages (three, if I’m not mistaken) will be vital when promoting in foreign countries.

Park Woojin. I’m very biased towards Park Woojin. Though at first I was a bit taken aback at how strong his appearance was (with the eyebrows, the snaggletooth, etc) but after seeing his self-introduction, I fell deep and hard. As of right now, he’s probably my #4, so I was elated to see him at 6th place. Honestly, he has so much going for him: top-notch rap skills, and out-of-this-world dancing. He is truly the dark horse of this season, and has so much to contribute to the group. And though I’m usually not the kind of person, “sexy baby, oh my lady” was listened to by me probably a million times.

Ong Sungwoo is my eleven-year-old brother’s fixed pick. He loves Ong Sungwoo, and for good reason too. Sungwoo definitely has charisma, variety, talent, and everything else an idol may need. His slate, “Get Ugly” face, and “배고파요” made him funny and relatable, while his company performance (and all of his other performances) reminded Na.Pros that he was extremely skilled. His face is also a face that is hard to forget, making it easy for people to point him out (which is an asset for idols). Because he stands out, he can help his group stand out as well.

Ah, Kim Jaehwan. My fixed pick from day one. In my completely honest but very biased opinion, a group isn’t good without a good main vocal. And a group isn’t great without a great main vocal. Lucky for WANNA ONE, Kim Jaehwan is an outstanding vocal. And although I wasn’t quite sure of that during the Individual Trainees’ “Hey Mama,” I was sure of it after Jaehwan’s “Skyfall.” And though his dancing skills lacked significantly (especially in the beginning), he was able to show that through hard work, anything can be done. Even without a company.

Lee Daehwi. I wasn’t even surprised. He can produce, sing, dance, and has an incredible stage presence. After becoming the first icon of the season, there was no way for this boy not to make the debut line. After all, he was unique in appearance and aura, and had an incomparable charisma: one that just glows with confidence and self-esteem. I know he’ll do great in WANNA ONE, and I’m confident that Rhymer won’t have to worry about hate messages now. But did he ever?

Park Jihoon actually came as a surprise to me. I expected him to be first place, despite last week’s rankings. For some reason, I just assumed that the Na.Pros preferred a pretty boy over someone with a more manly appeal (and they usually do… take Cha Eunwoo for example). But perhaps the Na.Pro wanted a boyband with a sexy concept, or just really liked Daniel. Nonetheless, although he was not given many opportunities to be the actual center of a lot of things, he was always overflowing with energy and that showed through onstage. And his catchphrases have become nationwide. He’s got the idol impact, for sure.

Kang Daniel is honestly so attractive and I’m really happy for him. Not because he’s attractive, but because he has matured a lot as the season progressed. By being the leader of “Get Ugly” and “Open Up,” he was able to learn through the successes and mistakes he encountered, and became a really balanced and capable artist by the last episode. In the second episode, he was struggling to hit the notes in “나야 나,” but completely nailed the Sub Vocal 1 position in “Hands on Me.” All of the concepts suit him, and I think he will handle the center position very well.

And finally, Ha Sungwoon. Ha Sungwoon didn’t really catch my eye until the position evaluations, where I discovered that he had a beautiful voice. I had sort of skimmed through Episode 2, so I never actually watched the Ardor and Able evaluation, only the portion where Noh Taehyun is krumping. Nonetheless, since starting to like him, I rooted for him, but only in an underdog “it’d be a miracle if he makes the next round” kind of way. But then, I watched videos of him promoting with HOTSHOT, and it made me so sad to think that someone with this much potential could have been so underrated and unnoticed. Then, prior to the second elimination, there was a cut of him volunteering to perform “Never” first, and that is when I realized that this is all he has. Without this opportunity, HOTSHOT may disband and he may never be able to perform again. And this is very similar to a lot of groups, and perhaps even the Nu'est boys. But seeing him work so hard moved me and thousands of Na.Pros to voting for him. At the time, you could pick two members, so I chose him and Jaehwan, and he remains my #2. He has everything: dance skills, vocal versatility, good looks, and can fill whatever position is needed of him in WANNA ONE.

I know many people people are upset about Samuel, Jonghyun, and Dongho, and I am sad as well. They are all incredibly talented boys, and all of them deserve to debut. I am glad to hear that Samuel has some impressive debut plans ahead of him, and hope that Nu'est will also have that opportunity. However, I hate seeing comments about replacing a confirmed member with one of the previously mentioned, or about not supporting WANNA ONE because their favorite trainee has been eliminated.

The thing about reality shows is that they’re rigged. There is absolutely no way for Na.Pros to perfectly, expertly select trainees to fill every position and every aspect needed. Of course it’s rigged. Without Lai Guanlin, the rest of Asia (particularly China and Taiwan) may not support WANNA ONE. Or without Kim Jaehwan or Ha Sungwoon, the group wouldn’t have the vocal support that they need. Or, in other instances, talented trainees like Jung Sewoon or Samuel are perhaps best left out of WANNA ONE so that they can do better things. Though I’m not sure about Sewoon, Samuel has plans for a solo debut, and I think Sewoon should too and follow in the footsteps of his Starship predecessors (like Yu Seungwoo). Jung Sewoon shared my #2 with Ha Sungwoon, so seeing them as the two people for the eleventh spot was just terrible. But all things considered, Sungwoon more closely fits the idol image, whereas Jung Sewoon would make an amazing soloist.

I know a lot of people are still distraught over the eliminations of Samuel and the Pledis boys, but truth be told, too many Pledis members would’ve ruined WANNA ONE’s popularity among its target audience (yes, Korean people), and Samuel, perhaps as a result of unspoken racism or just lack of people choosing him as their fixed pick, just wasn’t very popular among Na.Pros. It sucks, it really does, and the result would’ve been different if chosen by international fans, but we need to take into account that although K-Pop is becoming a global trend, it ultimately must appeal to its home country and citizens to continue to promote K-Pop to the world as culturally Korean, and not as the result of a lot of foreign countries pitching in to determine what Korean culture should be like.

I will miss Jung Sewoon, Kim Jonghyun, Kang Dongho, Lim Youngmin, Ahn Hyungseob, Yu Seonho, Kim Samuel, Joo Haknyeon, and Choi Minki, and despite my disappointment at some not making the final cut, I will continue to support and cheer on WANNA ONE. Please support them with me.

Thank you for reading.

[alicezhaox]

They do get busy! So I write about the festivals during the season as well as what’s trendy around town, what’s going on, what’s new. There’s a lot during the holidays. Oooh, that sounds like fun. Which was your favorite?

Do things get busy for you towards the end of the year at the Times, or just when things happen around town? I had a fun time myself, no haunted houses, but I caught some of the classic Halloween movies at Stubs and hit up a cemetery tour since I'm not as much of a fan of the spooky stuff.

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Slipping Into The Diamond Life: A Beginner's Guide To Seventeen

So you've heard of Seventeen, maybe even liked a few of their songs, but are afraid of stanning such a big group. You might have also heard this buzz about them being the only group featured on the show "One Fine Day" twice. You're curious, but you aren't sure where to start. No fear! This WTK Carat will guide you so that you can cascade— I mean slip— into the Diamond Life. I have come up with thirteen steps to "Boom Boom" your way to becoming an official Carat. Let's begin! Step 1: Know the Basics Seventeen is a self-producing idol group from Pledis Entertainment. They write their own songs, compose, and create their own choreography. Seventeen has thirteen members. Their name comes from having thirteen members, three sub-units, and one overall team. The sub-units are the Vocal Team, Hip-Hop Team, and the Performance Team. Seventeen debuted on May 26th, 2015, with an hour-long showcase. Carats got their name from their song "Shining Diamonds" which was their unofficial debut song. Carats were born on February 14th, 2016, during their Boys Wish concert. Step 2: Their MVs Check out this link for an amazing playlist of all of Seventeen's MVs and songs. Step 3: Their Shows Reality Shows: 17 T.V. This is their pre-debut show where they play games, perform plays, practice, and share in antics. Note that there were more members back then! 17 Project This is their debut show where they must go through missions and challenges in order to debut! 13 Castaway Boys/One Fine Day Here the boys thought they were going to have a very nice (pun intended) vacation, but they soon learn they're stranded! Where is my Friend's Island? They go to Jeju— Seungkwan's hometown! 5 Ducks: The Ranking is up to Me Seventeen ranks products. Variety Shows: Weekly Idol The Qmentary MTV Idols of Asia Step 4: Know The Members

Choi Seungcheol (S.Coups)- He is the leader of Seventeen and is well known for taking care of his members. Big and sultry eyes? Yep, that's S.Coups. Can't miss him. He is also the leader of the Hip-Hop Team. Fun Fact: S.Coups' name comes from his own name plus the phrase "Coup d'etat" which is French for "a blow against the State."

Yoon Jeonghan- Formerly the long haired member, Jeonghan is known as Seventeen's angel. Now all you have to do to spot him is to look for the guy with the 90's boy band cut and the perfectly symmetrical face, and you've found him! He is a sub-vocal on the Vocal Team. Fun Fact: Jeonghan is known for getting the other members to do things for him.

Joshua/Jisoo Hong- As one of the American members, one might think his Korean isn't up to par, but that can't be furhter from the truth. Known as the "Gentleman" of the group, you can find him by his big doe eyes, cross earring, and polite smile. He is a sub-vocal on the Vocal Team. Fun Fact: He doesn't like ramen that much.

Wen Junhui (Jun)- Jun is one of the Chinese members and is a stunning visual. You can recognize his long protruding nose (more noticeable in his profile), and if you see some shenanigans in the background, it's usually him. He is the lead dancer in the Performance Team. Fun Fact: He can speak both Mandarin and Cantonese, as well as Korean.

Kwon Soonyoung (Hoshi)- He is one of the many jokers of the group. Known as "10:10" because his eyes point in the 10:10 directions on a clock, he is the member with both sexiness and aegyo. He is the leader of the Performance Team. Fun Fact: He is the biggest SHINee fanboy.

Jeon Wonwoo- Though he may look intimidating onstage, in reality, he's an adorable puff. You will know him by his deep voice and piercing stare. He is a lead rapper in the Hip-Hop Team. Fun Fact: He is afraid of dogs, though it's uncertain if it's just big dogs.

Lee Jihoon (Woozi)- The shortest member of the group (5'4-5'5) and the producer. He composes and writes most of the lyrics for their songs. You can't miss him really, everyone towers over him. He is the leader of the Vocal Team. Fun Fact: He can play the clarinet, drums, piano, and the guitar.

Lee Seokmin (Dokyeom/DK)- Considered to be one of the best voices of Seventeen, DK is known to be a powerhouse vocal. With a long face and a dashing smile, you might have a hard time looking away. He is the main vocalist of the Vocal Team. Fun Fact: His favorite music style is rock.

Kim Mingyu. Mingyu is the unofficial visual of the group (no official visual has been stated). As the tallest member, you won't be able to miss him. He is the lead rapper of the Hip-Hop Team. Fun Fact: He loves doing his members' hair.

Xu Minghao (The 8)- The other half of the China Line, The 8 is known for his B-boying and martial arts skills. With pointy ears and a precious smile it's no wonder he's known as the "Fairy." He is the Lead Dancer on the Performance Team. Fun Fact: His favorite season is summer.

Boo Seungkwan. Another powerhouse singer, Seungkwan has the pipes to please. Known for his high cheekbones and sass, you'll have a hard time not finding him in the group. He is a main vocalist of the Vocal Team. Fun Fact: He is allergic to tomatoes.

Choi Hansol (Vernon)- Being half-Korean and half-German/French-American, Vernon's looks often get compared to a young Leonardo DiCaprio. With smoldering eyes and a wolf-like smile, he'll either be your bias or bias wrecker. He is the main rapper of the Hip-Hop Team. Fun Fact: Of all the members, he is the one who gets scared the easiest.

Lee Chan (Dino)- As the maknae, one would expect him to just be cute, but Dino is way more than that. With a chiseled jawline and dance moves that Michael Jackson could be proud of, Dino is hard to miss. He is the Main Dancer of the Performance Team. Fun Fact: Both of his parents are dancers, and his father opened a dance studio and taught Dino how to dance. Step 5: Friends of Seventeen DK, Mingyu, and The 8 are a part of the '97 Line group chat with GOT7's BamBam and Yugyeom, NCT's Jaehyun, and BTS' Jungkook.  Samuel, a former Seventeen trainee who is now a contestant on Produce 101, has maintained a friendship with the group. Ailee is Woozi's longtime friend from their trainee days. MonstaX and Seventeen have been friends since Seventeen's debut and even played basketball together. Seventeen lost. Joshua and V from BTS share the same birthday and have formed a friendship from it. BTS and Seventeen have a low-key friendship, but their fans know they admire one another. Suga and Woozi will even copy each other's wardrobe. Nu'est and Seventeen go way back to their trainee days. Newly debuted group Pristin has been friends with Seventeen and even performed together in their trainee periods. Chanyeol of EXO and Woozi formed a friendship in the studio due to the fact that they both love creating music. Look-alikes idols Jun and Heechul of Super Junior formed a friendship when everyone noticed their striking resemblance. GFRIEND and Seventeen have a lasting stage friendship with more than one performance together. Step 6: Inside Jokes To wake up Hoshi, one must say "Hoshi fighting!" And he'll wake up screaming "Fighting!" Jeonghan: Dino nugu aegi? (Whose baby are you)? Dino: *sighs* Jeonghan's baby. Anytime Joshua says his last name, all his members yell "Hong!" "Hong!" Can't find Jun in an interview or during a broadcast? That's because he's been covered by the logo again. Jeonghan is known as the "Angel" because the spelling of his birthday (10/04) sounds like the word angel in Korean. However, Jeonghan is not always an angel since he pranked The 8 once by telling him to pay with abalones rather than money. Kimbap Kidding BooSeokSoon, the gag trio Seventeen pre-school "Why does chicken heal your heart?" "Drink water" Thughao...IMMA! Woozi with a guitar is dangerous. Mingyu is actually Mingeww. He is always coughing and sneezing with no tissues. Carats=Carrots Dokyeom's horse Jeonghan's giraffe DK's pigeon Wonwoo's Beast dance cover And tons more! If you have watched those videos in steps two and three, you'll know these jokes. Step 7: The Memes Step 8: Get To Know The Fandom Chat with other Carats, and tell them all about your bias(es). Join a group on Facebook or chat on forums. Official Fan Cafe Other Fansites Step 9: The Albums Here you can see the beautiful packaging of Seventeen's albums. Unboxing Albums. Step 10: Their Social Media Follow all if you can. Official Site Instagram Twitter Facebook Jun's Weibo V Live Step 11: The Official Colors The official Seventeen colors are Rose Quartz and Serenity.

Step 12: The Ships The Most Popular: Jeongcheol (Seungcheol and Jeonghan) a.k.a The Parents Meanie (Wonwoo and Mingyu). Jihan (Jisoo and Jeonghan). Verkwan (Vernon and Seungkwan). Junhao (Jun and Minghao) a.k.a China Line. Soonseok (Soonyoung and Seokmin) Ships on the Rise: Hoonhan (Jihoon and Jeonghan). Junwoo (Jun and Wonwoo). Minhao (Mingyu and Minghao). Jiwon (Jihoon and Wonwoo) a.k.a WooWoo. Soonhoon (Soonyoung and Jihoon). Unpopular Ships: Hoonsol (Jihoon and Hansol). Mingcheol (Minghao and Seungcheol). Jichan (Jisoo and Chan). Seokkwan (Seokmin and Seungkwan). Jeongsol (Jeonghan and Hansol). Step 13: Their Awards A list of their well worked for wins and nominations. List of Awards. So are you a Carat now? Be sure to join their Second Fanclub Recruitment going on now. Just see their official site for details, and make sure to watch the new season of Seventeen's "One Fine Day" on March 31st for their second appearance! Comment down below if you found the guide helpful or if there was anything missing we should have included. Are you a fan of Seventeen? Let us hear all about your love for this funny and talented group!

    Kim (Paradoxicalsuds) is a writer for What the Kpop and has been a devoted K-Pop fan for almost ten years. An avid SNSD, GOT7, FTIsland, and AOA fan, Kim has been in love with K-Pop since the original debut of TVXQ. While she watches new MVs or K-Dramas on her laptop, Kim enjoys tea, begging for affection from her cat, making jewelry, and writing fiction.  Media: As Credited Click to Post

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Intro to Speculative Fiction by People of Color adapted from The Fantasy Inn

Classics

Beloved by Toni Morrison

Mythic Fantasy

The Epic Crush of Genie Lo by F.C. Yee

Fire Boy by Sami Shah

Urban Fantasy

The House of Shattered Wings by Aliette de Bodard

Cast in Shadow by Michelle Sagara

Bad Blood by L.A. Banks

Shadowshaper by Daniel José Older

Jade City by Fonda Lee

Zero Sum Game by SL Huang

Last Call at the Nightshade Lounge by Paul Kreuger

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[papajinjin]

samuel everyone's underrated fav lol i saw a lot of talk about him on my dash when the show was airing. also i listened to youngmin and donghyun's debut album n it was rlly cute! pfft who's Daniel idk him he's definitely not my bias byE but like. whenever i see doyoung or jinsoul on my dash i think of you lol.

i should clarify that i love Samuel too lol he's a great kid

samuel was a good kiddo ;;;; even though he got screwed in the end it’s okay he’s doing shit he loves ;;

also yes mxm is gOOD SHIT i loved their debut song like bless the fuck up ;; i love those two they’re adorable

you’re right who is... dnaiel?? ? ? daniel??? who? ? / i only know a yoon jisung 😤😤

[jmiemagvans]

"No injuries," Jamie grinned. He gave Sam a thumbs up. "Oh me neither, and it's still early enough that there's still some time here to explore. I don't really have any idea what I wanna do the rest of the night so, I just decided to leave it up to fate," he said. "I'm gonna put my bet on it most likely being a costume. Hopefully." He nodded towards the sidewalk. "Work's been keeping you busy lately then?"

"Guess I should've taken three steps away from the lamppost. But, lucky for you, no injuries," Sam said, chuckling as he made an act of patting himself and checking for injuries, ending with an overly enthusiastic thumbs up as he gave a small grin. He nodded when Jamie said they'd go the opposite direction. "Terrific idea. I'm not in any hurry to get an early stress from trying to figure out whether someone is actually injured or it's just fake blood."

[jmiemagvans]

“You’re uhhh… closer to the lamppost?” Jamie said with a laugh. He wasn’t really sure but it was the first thing that came to mind. Didn’t make much sense but they could laugh a bit. “I promise if you get injured I will take full responsibility,” he smirked. Squinting in that direction, he gave a nod. “Then that just means we have to go in the opposite direction.”

"Definitely fits the theme," he grinned. "Wait. Why I'm the one spinning?" he replied with a laugh but gave a nod anyway, "If I get injured, I'm blaming you," he joked, then closed his eyes and spun to the left. He stopped after a few seconds and opened an eye to check the direction. "Correct me if I'm wrong but I think Town Hall is that way. I'm not heading to work four hours early," he let out another laugh then smirked at Jamie, "Your turn...?"