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“A dragon without a rider is a tragedy. A rider without a dragon is dead.”

I'm not one to brush past a fantasy book. Although Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Lord Of The Rings are some of my lifetime-favourite reads, there have been very few misses. And then . . . there’s the bottom-of-the-barrel Twilight. series.

Fantasy books are my safe haven, so I’m very careful about those I add to my book pile. So, when my Instagram algorithm — which currently only gives me book recommendations — sent rave video reviews for Fourth Wing, I knew I had to check it out.

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The Wizarding World is coming back to life — I don’t think it ever died — but it will be returning in the form of a decade-long TV series.

Before we get into my thoughts on that… a brief Harry Potter generational overview:

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Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker Hocus Pocus - 1993/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

Kathy Najimy, Bette Midler, Sarah Jessica Parker Hocus Pocus - 1993/Disney/Kobal/Shutterstock

It’s that spooky time of the year is here. All Hallows Eve is right around the corner, so it's time to break out the fake skeletons, light the jack-o '- lanterns, and re-watch Hocus Pocus. Oh, wait… Hocus Pocus 2 is out, I can binge-watch them both — “Come we fly''!

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London, UK. Singer Rihanna performs her 777 secret gig tour at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town in London. 19th November 2012

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London, UK. Singer Rihanna performs her 777 secret gig tour at the HMV Forum in Kentish Town in London. 19th November 2012/landmarkmedia/Shutterstock

I can’t believe I’m going to say this out loud — but I am not a huge NFL fan. I can actually count the number of games I’ve watched on one hand. I don’t get the rules of the NFL and have no interest in learning them. When the family watches the Super Bowl, I generally sit on the bench. That being said, I never miss the halftime show. I love the spectacle, the drama, and seeing the best artists in the world perform.

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Nitanti Alur

This year I made a vow that I’d get out of the house and do far more than meet pals for drinks or drinks-n-dinner. I crave live music and art and culture and the lasting memories that come from attending actual events, concerts, and musicals. With mask regulations no longer mandatory in Ireland, there were no more excuses. At the end of the day, watching a play smothered in a mask just plain ruins the experience.

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