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Rest in nature, Annie Dillard.

In an age where we all need to touch grass more than ever, I am deeply saddened to hear that author Annie Dillard has died. Pilgrim at Tinker Creek is one of the most stunningly beautiful books I’ve ever read — I always keep a few copies on hand to gift to strangers because it’s so meaningful. If you need a break from the relentless tech news cycle, please gift yourself this amazing work and revel alongside the author at the majesty, terror, and redemption provided by our natural world. [Link: nytimes.com | https://www.nytimes.com/2026/09/16/books/annie-dillard-dead.html | The New York Times]

One last look at Wildwood.

The latest trailer for Laika’s next stop-motion epic provides a better look at the fantasy world at its core, including a very charming and distracted dog. The movie hits theaters on October 23rd, and you can read a little more about how it was created right here. [Media: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bJQGtSeLPII&t=1s]

Spider-Man: Brand New Day just set a brand-new record at the box office.

It has officially dethroned Star Wars: The Force Awakens as the highest-grossing domestic release to date, Variety reports. So far, Brand New Day has pulled in over $936 million domestically and $2.45 billion globally, making it the third highest-grossing film of all time, behind Avatar and Avengers: Endgame. [Link: ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’ Overtakes ‘Star Wars: Force Awakens’ as Highest-Grossing Movie of All Time at Domestic Box Office | https://variety.com/2026/film/box-office/spider-man-beats-star-wars-biggest-movie-domestic-box-office-1236836593/ | Variety]

Sunday, October 11, 2026

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