Have you ever imagined switching lives with a literary character? Going on adventures, fighting villains or even being the villain—the possibilities are endless. Here are a few characters who I believe lead envious lives: Lisbeth Salander from the Millennium series by Stieg Larsson (and currently continued by David Lagercrantz) Lisbeth is one of my favorite characters. Although she’s faced an abundance of adversity [...]
If you live near Boston, it may not look or feel like spring just yet (we’re getting there!), but there are plenty of upcoming events that will help us put the cold winter months behind us! If you’re feeling artsy, make sure to check out the Museum of Fine Art’s annual spring celebration, Art in Bloom. During the last weekend in April, the [...]
Ask someone what their absolute favorite song is, and odds are they’ll have difficulty choosing just one. The staff here at PSG are no exception. I went around the office to compile a list of everybody’s favorite songs, but could only get an answer by ensuring it only had to be one of their favorite songs. With the responses I got, I decided to [...]
When I first moved to Boston three years ago, I was overwhelmed by how many fascinating attractions the city had to offer. But after hitting up all of the most famous sights, I soon became curious about what other eclectic spots I might be missing. Here are some of my favorite unique spots! Bodega 6 Clearway St., Boston Don’t be fooled by this [...]
It’s always exciting—and a little nerve-racking—to hear one of your favorite books is getting a film adaptation. Hopefully, 2018 will not disappoint! Here are some books heading to the big screen later this year: Rudyard Kipling’s The Jungle Book is getting another film adaptation. Mowgli is slated to be released on October 19, 2018, and is said to have a darker tone than Disney’s 2016 version of [...]
The Boston Marathon is more historic than you may think! Starting on April 19, 1897, it is the oldest annual marathon in the world, and is one of the best-known road racing events globally. It has traditionally been held on Patriots’ Day because the Boston Athletic Association, which established the event,wanted to link Athenian and American struggles for freedom. The holiday used to [...]
I’ve spent countless hours wandering the shelves of my favorite bookstores and always carve out ample time for bookshop hopping whenever I travel. A city’s bookstores are usually what I remember most about my trips. My three favorites are located in France, Italy and Scotland. Shakespeare and Company – Paris, France This Parisian staple is easily one of the most famous bookstores in [...]
In a few weeks I’ll be headed to San Diego, California. My sister is typically my travel buddy, but this will be my first trip without her. I planned this trip a few months ago with one of my friends, and booking the trip was a lot easier than I anticipated. When we booked the trip we were able to bundle our flight, [...]
You’re doing some grocery shopping and come across a box of crackers priced at $3.99. “Why don’t they just make it $4?” you ask yourself. It’s a common question, and the answer might change the way you think about prices. Prices that don’t end with a rounded number are called odd prices or charm prices.You’ve probably noticed that a lot of goods have [...]
This week, people across the globe are dusting off their pranking shoes and plotting which practical jokes they’ll attempt to pull on their friends and families for April Fools’ Day. From good-humored gags to elaborate hijinks, there’s no shortage of fun to be had on the year’s unofficial day of tomfoolery . . . but where did it all start? Turns out, no one’s quite sure! According [...]