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  1. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Why do I have to choose?

    My niece called me this afternoon. She wanted to know if I had come across the video of a book club meeting that had become very popular on social media. At this meeting, there was a question that apparently started a whole lot of drama. When I heard what the question was, I wasn’t even surprised by how wild it got.

    The question was: Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover — who is the better writer?

    And my first thought was… why?

    I didn’t think “why?” because I think one of them is better than the other. That In fact, is exactly my point. I don’t understand why we have to compare them in the first place.

    One thing I don’t particularly enjoy is comparison. And for me, if you’re going to compare two things, there has to be some reasonable basis for the comparison.

    Chimamanda and Colleen Hoover don’t write the same kind of books. They don’t necessarily write for the same reasons, in the same style, or even in the same literary space. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
    They come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world… Their stories, the themes, approaches and audiences can be very different… Very very different.

    So I beg the question, what exactly are we measuring?

    Because if you’re going to ask me who is a better writer, my next question will definitely be… “better at what?” Gbam… Did I just Gbam my own question? Haha.

    To be honest, this is where I think these social media debates sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.

    Let’s take movies, for example.

    Would you ask me; “Was You’ve Got Mail better than The Terminator?”

    Better how?

    One is a romantic comedy. The other is an action/sci-fi film. They are trying to achieve completely different things. I want to believe that I can enjoy both movies without having to decide which one is the superior movie.

    Frankly, It’s the same thing with books.

    Colleen Hoover writes the kind of books she writes. Her books have their own style, themes and readership. Let’s forget that many people don’t like her for whatever reasons they choose not to.
    Chimamanda writes the kind of books she writes, with her own style, themes and readership… And I agree, she is a genius. I know she is a genius.

    You can prefer one. Yup, of course you can.

    You can say, I connect more with Chimamanda’s writing… Or you can say, I prefer Colleen Hoover’s storytelling.

    You can even say, I don’t enjoy either of them. Yes… Trust me, this option exists.

    All of those options are perfectly reasonable opinions.

    So now when we ask, Who is the better writer? we suddenly create this imaginary competition where one person has to win and the other has to lose.

    I think out loud and ask you… why?

    I think one of the things we forget as readers is that books don’t all have to do the same thing.

    Sometimes I want a book that makes me think. Sometimes I want something that teaches me something. Sometimes I want beautiful prose and complicated themes that leave me quizzical.

    And sometimes? I just want to lie down and read a story. A simple story.  That’s allowed too. It’s just like when I want to lie down and watch a simple movie I go for cheesy, sweet and simple Hallmark.

    So seriously, I must say, I find some of these book debates amusing. We take two completely different things and put them in a boxing ring and then get angry because people are choosing different fighters.

    Maybe the better question isn’t Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover?

    Maybe it’s: What do you enjoy reading, and why?
    Should I Gbam again?

    The thing is, I don’t need Colleen Hoover to write like Chimamanda for me to appreciate Colleen Hoover.

    And I don’t need Chimamanda to write like Colleen Hoover for me to appreciate Chimamanda.

    There is room on my bookshelf for different kinds of writers.

    And honestly, there is room in the world for us to like different things without turning every preference into a competition.

    Not everything needs a winner.


    Some books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
    Purple Hibiscus (2003)
    Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
    The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) — short stories
    Americanah (2013)
    Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017)
    Notes on Grief (2021)
    Dream Count (2025)


    Some books by Colleen Hoover:
    Losing Hope (2013)
    Maybe Someday (2014)
    Confess (2015)
    It Ends with Us (2016)
    It Starts with Us (2022)
    Without Merit (2017)
    Verity (2018)
    Regretting You (2019)
    All Your Perfects (2018)
    Reminders of Him (2022)
    November 9 (2015)
    Ugly Love (2014)
    #chimamanda #ColleenHoover #debates #writers #Writing
  2. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Why do I have to choose?

    My niece called me this afternoon. She wanted to know if I had come across the video of a book club meeting that had become very popular on social media. At this meeting, there was a question that apparently started a whole lot of drama. When I heard what the question was, I wasn’t even surprised by how wild it got.

    The question was: Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover — who is the better writer?

    And my first thought was… why?

    I didn’t think “why?” because I think one of them is better than the other. That In fact, is exactly my point. I don’t understand why we have to compare them in the first place.

    One thing I don’t particularly enjoy is comparison. And for me, if you’re going to compare two things, there has to be some reasonable basis for the comparison.

    Chimamanda and Colleen Hoover don’t write the same kind of books. They don’t necessarily write for the same reasons, in the same style, or even in the same literary space. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
    They come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world… Their stories, the themes, approaches and audiences can be very different… Very very different.

    So I beg the question, what exactly are we measuring?

    Because if you’re going to ask me who is a better writer, my next question will definitely be… “better at what?” Gbam… Did I just Gbam my own question? Haha.

    To be honest, this is where I think these social media debates sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.

    Let’s take movies, for example.

    Would you ask me; “Was You’ve Got Mail better than The Terminator?”

    Better how?

    One is a romantic comedy. The other is an action/sci-fi film. They are trying to achieve completely different things. I want to believe that I can enjoy both movies without having to decide which one is the superior movie.

    Frankly, It’s the same thing with books.

    Colleen Hoover writes the kind of books she writes. Her books have their own style, themes and readership. Let’s forget that many people don’t like her for whatever reasons they choose not to.
    Chimamanda writes the kind of books she writes, with her own style, themes and readership… And I agree, she is a genius. I know she is a genius.

    You can prefer one. Yup, of course you can.

    You can say, I connect more with Chimamanda’s writing… Or you can say, I prefer Colleen Hoover’s storytelling.

    You can even say, I don’t enjoy either of them. Yes… Trust me, this option exists.

    All of those options are perfectly reasonable opinions.

    So now when we ask, Who is the better writer? we suddenly create this imaginary competition where one person has to win and the other has to lose.

    I think out loud and ask you… why?

    I think one of the things we forget as readers is that books don’t all have to do the same thing.

    Sometimes I want a book that makes me think. Sometimes I want something that teaches me something. Sometimes I want beautiful prose and complicated themes that leave me quizzical.

    And sometimes? I just want to lie down and read a story. A simple story.  That’s allowed too. It’s just like when I want to lie down and watch a simple movie I go for cheesy, sweet and simple Hallmark.

    So seriously, I must say, I find some of these book debates amusing. We take two completely different things and put them in a boxing ring and then get angry because people are choosing different fighters.

    Maybe the better question isn’t Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover?

    Maybe it’s: What do you enjoy reading, and why?
    Should I Gbam again?

    The thing is, I don’t need Colleen Hoover to write like Chimamanda for me to appreciate Colleen Hoover.

    And I don’t need Chimamanda to write like Colleen Hoover for me to appreciate Chimamanda.

    There is room on my bookshelf for different kinds of writers.

    And honestly, there is room in the world for us to like different things without turning every preference into a competition.

    Not everything needs a winner.


    Some books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
    Purple Hibiscus (2003)
    Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
    The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) — short stories
    Americanah (2013)
    Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017)
    Notes on Grief (2021)
    Dream Count (2025)


    Some books by Colleen Hoover:
    Losing Hope (2013)
    Maybe Someday (2014)
    Confess (2015)
    It Ends with Us (2016)
    It Starts with Us (2022)
    Without Merit (2017)
    Verity (2018)
    Regretting You (2019)
    All Your Perfects (2018)
    Reminders of Him (2022)
    November 9 (2015)
    Ugly Love (2014)
    #chimamanda #ColleenHoover #debates #writers #Writing
  3. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Why do I have to choose?

    My niece called me this afternoon. She wanted to know if I had come across the video of a book club meeting that had become very popular on social media. At this meeting, there was a question that apparently started a whole lot of drama. When I heard what the question was, I wasn’t even surprised by how wild it got.

    The question was: Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover — who is the better writer?

    And my first thought was… why?

    I didn’t think “why?” because I think one of them is better than the other. That In fact, is exactly my point. I don’t understand why we have to compare them in the first place.

    One thing I don’t particularly enjoy is comparison. And for me, if you’re going to compare two things, there has to be some reasonable basis for the comparison.

    Chimamanda and Colleen Hoover don’t write the same kind of books. They don’t necessarily write for the same reasons, in the same style, or even in the same literary space. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
    They come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world… Their stories, the themes, approaches and audiences can be very different… Very very different.

    So I beg the question, what exactly are we measuring?

    Because if you’re going to ask me who is a better writer, my next question will definitely be… “better at what?” Gbam… Did I just Gbam my own question? Haha.

    To be honest, this is where I think these social media debates sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.

    Let’s take movies, for example.

    Would you ask me; “Was You’ve Got Mail better than The Terminator?”

    Better how?

    One is a romantic comedy. The other is an action/sci-fi film. They are trying to achieve completely different things. I want to believe that I can enjoy both movies without having to decide which one is the superior movie.

    Frankly, It’s the same thing with books.

    Colleen Hoover writes the kind of books she writes. Her books have their own style, themes and readership. Let’s forget that many people don’t like her for whatever reasons they choose not to.
    Chimamanda writes the kind of books she writes, with her own style, themes and readership… And I agree, she is a genius. I know she is a genius.

    You can prefer one. Yup, of course you can.

    You can say, I connect more with Chimamanda’s writing… Or you can say, I prefer Colleen Hoover’s storytelling.

    You can even say, I don’t enjoy either of them. Yes… Trust me, this option exists.

    All of those options are perfectly reasonable opinions.

    So now when we ask, Who is the better writer? we suddenly create this imaginary competition where one person has to win and the other has to lose.

    I think out loud and ask you… why?

    I think one of the things we forget as readers is that books don’t all have to do the same thing.

    Sometimes I want a book that makes me think. Sometimes I want something that teaches me something. Sometimes I want beautiful prose and complicated themes that leave me quizzical.

    And sometimes? I just want to lie down and read a story. A simple story.  That’s allowed too. It’s just like when I want to lie down and watch a simple movie I go for cheesy, sweet and simple Hallmark.

    So seriously, I must say, I find some of these book debates amusing. We take two completely different things and put them in a boxing ring and then get angry because people are choosing different fighters.

    Maybe the better question isn’t Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover?

    Maybe it’s: What do you enjoy reading, and why?
    Should I Gbam again?

    The thing is, I don’t need Colleen Hoover to write like Chimamanda for me to appreciate Colleen Hoover.

    And I don’t need Chimamanda to write like Colleen Hoover for me to appreciate Chimamanda.

    There is room on my bookshelf for different kinds of writers.

    And honestly, there is room in the world for us to like different things without turning every preference into a competition.

    Not everything needs a winner.


    Some books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
    Purple Hibiscus (2003)
    Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
    The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) — short stories
    Americanah (2013)
    Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017)
    Notes on Grief (2021)
    Dream Count (2025)


    Some books by Colleen Hoover:
    Losing Hope (2013)
    Maybe Someday (2014)
    Confess (2015)
    It Ends with Us (2016)
    It Starts with Us (2022)
    Without Merit (2017)
    Verity (2018)
    Regretting You (2019)
    All Your Perfects (2018)
    Reminders of Him (2022)
    November 9 (2015)
    Ugly Love (2014)
    #chimamanda #ColleenHoover #debates #writers #Writing
  4. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Why do I have to choose?

    My niece called me this afternoon. She wanted to know if I had come across the video of a book club meeting that had become very popular on social media. At this meeting, there was a question that apparently started a whole lot of drama. When I heard what the question was, I wasn’t even surprised by how wild it got.

    The question was: Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover — who is the better writer?

    And my first thought was… why?

    I didn’t think “why?” because I think one of them is better than the other. That In fact, is exactly my point. I don’t understand why we have to compare them in the first place.

    One thing I don’t particularly enjoy is comparison. And for me, if you’re going to compare two things, there has to be some reasonable basis for the comparison.

    Chimamanda and Colleen Hoover don’t write the same kind of books. They don’t necessarily write for the same reasons, in the same style, or even in the same literary space. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
    They come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world… Their stories, the themes, approaches and audiences can be very different… Very very different.

    So I beg the question, what exactly are we measuring?

    Because if you’re going to ask me who is a better writer, my next question will definitely be… “better at what?” Gbam… Did I just Gbam my own question? Haha.

    To be honest, this is where I think these social media debates sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.

    Let’s take movies, for example.

    Would you ask me; “Was You’ve Got Mail better than The Terminator?”

    Better how?

    One is a romantic comedy. The other is an action/sci-fi film. They are trying to achieve completely different things. I want to believe that I can enjoy both movies without having to decide which one is the superior movie.

    Frankly, It’s the same thing with books.

    Colleen Hoover writes the kind of books she writes. Her books have their own style, themes and readership. Let’s forget that many people don’t like her for whatever reasons they choose not to.
    Chimamanda writes the kind of books she writes, with her own style, themes and readership… And I agree, she is a genius. I know she is a genius.

    You can prefer one. Yup, of course you can.

    You can say, I connect more with Chimamanda’s writing… Or you can say, I prefer Colleen Hoover’s storytelling.

    You can even say, I don’t enjoy either of them. Yes… Trust me, this option exists.

    All of those options are perfectly reasonable opinions.

    So now when we ask, Who is the better writer? we suddenly create this imaginary competition where one person has to win and the other has to lose.

    I think out loud and ask you… why?

    I think one of the things we forget as readers is that books don’t all have to do the same thing.

    Sometimes I want a book that makes me think. Sometimes I want something that teaches me something. Sometimes I want beautiful prose and complicated themes that leave me quizzical.

    And sometimes? I just want to lie down and read a story. A simple story.  That’s allowed too. It’s just like when I want to lie down and watch a simple movie I go for cheesy, sweet and simple Hallmark.

    So seriously, I must say, I find some of these book debates amusing. We take two completely different things and put them in a boxing ring and then get angry because people are choosing different fighters.

    Maybe the better question isn’t Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover?

    Maybe it’s: What do you enjoy reading, and why?
    Should I Gbam again?

    The thing is, I don’t need Colleen Hoover to write like Chimamanda for me to appreciate Colleen Hoover.

    And I don’t need Chimamanda to write like Colleen Hoover for me to appreciate Chimamanda.

    There is room on my bookshelf for different kinds of writers.

    And honestly, there is room in the world for us to like different things without turning every preference into a competition.

    Not everything needs a winner.


    Some books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
    Purple Hibiscus (2003)
    Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
    The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) — short stories
    Americanah (2013)
    Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017)
    Notes on Grief (2021)
    Dream Count (2025)


    Some books by Colleen Hoover:
    Losing Hope (2013)
    Maybe Someday (2014)
    Confess (2015)
    It Ends with Us (2016)
    It Starts with Us (2022)
    Without Merit (2017)
    Verity (2018)
    Regretting You (2019)
    All Your Perfects (2018)
    Reminders of Him (2022)
    November 9 (2015)
    Ugly Love (2014)
    #chimamanda #ColleenHoover #debates #writers #Writing
  5. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Why do I have to choose?

    My niece called me this afternoon. She wanted to know if I had come across the video of a book club meeting that had become very popular on social media. At this meeting, there was a question that apparently started a whole lot of drama. When I heard what the question was, I wasn’t even surprised by how wild it got.

    The question was: Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover — who is the better writer?

    And my first thought was… why?

    I didn’t think “why?” because I think one of them is better than the other. That In fact, is exactly my point. I don’t understand why we have to compare them in the first place.

    One thing I don’t particularly enjoy is comparison. And for me, if you’re going to compare two things, there has to be some reasonable basis for the comparison.

    Chimamanda and Colleen Hoover don’t write the same kind of books. They don’t necessarily write for the same reasons, in the same style, or even in the same literary space. Not at all. Not even a little bit.
    They come from different backgrounds and different parts of the world… Their stories, the themes, approaches and audiences can be very different… Very very different.

    So I beg the question, what exactly are we measuring?

    Because if you’re going to ask me who is a better writer, my next question will definitely be… “better at what?” Gbam… Did I just Gbam my own question? Haha.

    To be honest, this is where I think these social media debates sometimes become unnecessarily complicated.

    Let’s take movies, for example.

    Would you ask me; “Was You’ve Got Mail better than The Terminator?”

    Better how?

    One is a romantic comedy. The other is an action/sci-fi film. They are trying to achieve completely different things. I want to believe that I can enjoy both movies without having to decide which one is the superior movie.

    Frankly, It’s the same thing with books.

    Colleen Hoover writes the kind of books she writes. Her books have their own style, themes and readership. Let’s forget that many people don’t like her for whatever reasons they choose not to.
    Chimamanda writes the kind of books she writes, with her own style, themes and readership… And I agree, she is a genius. I know she is a genius.

    You can prefer one. Yup, of course you can.

    You can say, I connect more with Chimamanda’s writing… Or you can say, I prefer Colleen Hoover’s storytelling.

    You can even say, I don’t enjoy either of them. Yes… Trust me, this option exists.

    All of those options are perfectly reasonable opinions.

    So now when we ask, Who is the better writer? we suddenly create this imaginary competition where one person has to win and the other has to lose.

    I think out loud and ask you… why?

    I think one of the things we forget as readers is that books don’t all have to do the same thing.

    Sometimes I want a book that makes me think. Sometimes I want something that teaches me something. Sometimes I want beautiful prose and complicated themes that leave me quizzical.

    And sometimes? I just want to lie down and read a story. A simple story.  That’s allowed too. It’s just like when I want to lie down and watch a simple movie I go for cheesy, sweet and simple Hallmark.

    So seriously, I must say, I find some of these book debates amusing. We take two completely different things and put them in a boxing ring and then get angry because people are choosing different fighters.

    Maybe the better question isn’t Chimamanda or Colleen Hoover?

    Maybe it’s: What do you enjoy reading, and why?
    Should I Gbam again?

    The thing is, I don’t need Colleen Hoover to write like Chimamanda for me to appreciate Colleen Hoover.

    And I don’t need Chimamanda to write like Colleen Hoover for me to appreciate Chimamanda.

    There is room on my bookshelf for different kinds of writers.

    And honestly, there is room in the world for us to like different things without turning every preference into a competition.

    Not everything needs a winner.


    Some books by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie:
    Purple Hibiscus (2003)
    Half of a Yellow Sun (2006)
    The Thing Around Your Neck (2009) — short stories
    Americanah (2013)
    Dear Ijeawele, or A Feminist Manifesto in Fifteen Suggestions (2017)
    Notes on Grief (2021)
    Dream Count (2025)


    Some books by Colleen Hoover:
    Losing Hope (2013)
    Maybe Someday (2014)
    Confess (2015)
    It Ends with Us (2016)
    It Starts with Us (2022)
    Without Merit (2017)
    Verity (2018)
    Regretting You (2019)
    All Your Perfects (2018)
    Reminders of Him (2022)
    November 9 (2015)
    Ugly Love (2014)
    #chimamanda #ColleenHoover #debates #writers #Writing
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  11. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Enjoy the Art

    (L-R) Wallen, Hoover, Reynolds

    I was minding my business on TikTok this evening when Apple TV+ decided to tell me Ryan Reynolds has a new movie coming out… This September. I already know I’ll most likely watch it when it becomes available in my area.

    What surprised me wasn’t the trailer. It was the comment section of the post.

    Oh my Goodness… The hate was loud. Really really loud.
    I found some commentors asking, “Wait… what happened?” “Why does everyone suddenly hate Ryan Reynolds?” “Do we not like Ryan Reynolds anymore?”
    I didn’t wonder along with them because I knew exactly why they were hating.

    A lot of the backlash stems from the ongoing legal dispute involving Reynold’s wife, Blake Lively, and actor/director Justin Baldoni. Ryan stood by his wife publicly… as most husbands probably would. This made many people feel disappointed by the position he took. Whether you agree with him or not, opinions have become incredibly divided.

    I won’t lie. For a brief moment, I felt caught in the middle too.
    I’ve always liked Ryan Reynolds. His sense of humor is effortless, his acting is brilliant, and he has this way of making almost every role enjoyable to watch.
    So, did the controversy make me pause? Yes it sure did.
    Did it make me hate him? No.

    And that’s when another thought crossed my mind.
    Why do we find it so easy to hate people these days?
    Not disagree with them. Not question them. Not even criticize them. Just… hate them.

    It reminded me of Colleen Hoover… And just to add, this whole Reynolds controversy stems from the period of the movie production of Hoovers It Ends with Us.

    I’ve watched people tear Hoover apart online for years. The funny thing is, I’ve never even taken the time to investigate every reason behind the criticism. I simply know she’s become one of those people the internet has collectively decided to dislike.

    Yet, somehow, millions of people have laughed, cried and healed through her books.

    Then there’s Morgan Wallen.
    Recently, I found myself reading about some of his past controversies. There were arrests, poor decisions and headlines that weren’t exactly flattering. Did it change the fact that I love his music?
    No it didn’t.
    His songs still make me smile.
    They still tell stories that resonate with me.

    So I made peace with something. I don’t have to approve of every decision an artist has ever made before I can appreciate what they create.

    I can enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music without defending his mistakes.

    I can admire Ryan Reynolds’ talent without pretending to know everything about his personal life.

    I can appreciate Colleen Hoover’s creativity without making her my moral compass.

    Maybe that’s where I’ve landed.

    The internet doesn’t seem to leave much room for middle ground anymore. It’s almost as if we’re expected to pick a side immediately.

    Love them.
    Cancel them.
    Support them.
    Boycott them.
    No middle ground.

    But life has taught me that human beings are far more complicated than hashtags and comment sections.

    People are flawed, they disappoint us, they grow, they make mistakes… Sometimes they apologize… Sometimes they don’t.

    Sometimes we choose to keep supporting their work and sometimes we don’t.

    That’s a personal decision, and I respect it.

    For me, though, I don’t want to join every online pile-on just because it’s trending.

    I’d rather think, read, make my own conclusions and remember that someone can create something beautiful while still being an imperfect human being.

    If we demanded perfection from every artist before enjoying their work, our playlists would become very quiet, our bookshelves much emptier, and our watchlists surprisingly very very short.

    So yes… I’ll probably watch the Ryan Reynolds movie.
    I’ll still listen to Morgan Wallen.
    I’ll probably pick up another Colleen Hoover book if the story interests me.

    I won’t do all that because I think any of them are perfect, I will do it because I’m learning to appreciate the art without expecting perfection from the artist.
    And honestly… I think there’s a little more peace in living that way… Peace for me.

    #2026movies #AppleTV #books #ColleenHoover #internet #MorganWallen #music #RyanReynolds #tiktok
  12. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Enjoy the Art

    (L-R) Wallen, Hoover, Reynolds

    I was minding my business on TikTok this evening when Apple TV+ decided to tell me Ryan Reynolds has a new movie coming out… This September. I already know I’ll most likely watch it when it becomes available in my area.

    What surprised me wasn’t the trailer. It was the comment section of the post.

    Oh my Goodness… The hate was loud. Really really loud.
    I found some commentors asking, “Wait… what happened?” “Why does everyone suddenly hate Ryan Reynolds?” “Do we not like Ryan Reynolds anymore?”
    I didn’t wonder along with them because I knew exactly why they were hating.

    A lot of the backlash stems from the ongoing legal dispute involving Reynold’s wife, Blake Lively, and actor/director Justin Baldoni. Ryan stood by his wife publicly… as most husbands probably would. This made many people feel disappointed by the position he took. Whether you agree with him or not, opinions have become incredibly divided.

    I won’t lie. For a brief moment, I felt caught in the middle too.
    I’ve always liked Ryan Reynolds. His sense of humor is effortless, his acting is brilliant, and he has this way of making almost every role enjoyable to watch.
    So, did the controversy make me pause? Yes it sure did.
    Did it make me hate him? No.

    And that’s when another thought crossed my mind.
    Why do we find it so easy to hate people these days?
    Not disagree with them. Not question them. Not even criticize them. Just… hate them.

    It reminded me of Colleen Hoover… And just to add, this whole Reynolds controversy stems from the period of the movie production of Hoovers It Ends with Us.

    I’ve watched people tear Hoover apart online for years. The funny thing is, I’ve never even taken the time to investigate every reason behind the criticism. I simply know she’s become one of those people the internet has collectively decided to dislike.

    Yet, somehow, millions of people have laughed, cried and healed through her books.

    Then there’s Morgan Wallen.
    Recently, I found myself reading about some of his past controversies. There were arrests, poor decisions and headlines that weren’t exactly flattering. Did it change the fact that I love his music?
    No it didn’t.
    His songs still make me smile.
    They still tell stories that resonate with me.

    So I made peace with something. I don’t have to approve of every decision an artist has ever made before I can appreciate what they create.

    I can enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music without defending his mistakes.

    I can admire Ryan Reynolds’ talent without pretending to know everything about his personal life.

    I can appreciate Colleen Hoover’s creativity without making her my moral compass.

    Maybe that’s where I’ve landed.

    The internet doesn’t seem to leave much room for middle ground anymore. It’s almost as if we’re expected to pick a side immediately.

    Love them.
    Cancel them.
    Support them.
    Boycott them.
    No middle ground.

    But life has taught me that human beings are far more complicated than hashtags and comment sections.

    People are flawed, they disappoint us, they grow, they make mistakes… Sometimes they apologize… Sometimes they don’t.

    Sometimes we choose to keep supporting their work and sometimes we don’t.

    That’s a personal decision, and I respect it.

    For me, though, I don’t want to join every online pile-on just because it’s trending.

    I’d rather think, read, make my own conclusions and remember that someone can create something beautiful while still being an imperfect human being.

    If we demanded perfection from every artist before enjoying their work, our playlists would become very quiet, our bookshelves much emptier, and our watchlists surprisingly very very short.

    So yes… I’ll probably watch the Ryan Reynolds movie.
    I’ll still listen to Morgan Wallen.
    I’ll probably pick up another Colleen Hoover book if the story interests me.

    I won’t do all that because I think any of them are perfect, I will do it because I’m learning to appreciate the art without expecting perfection from the artist.
    And honestly… I think there’s a little more peace in living that way… Peace for me.

    #2026movies #AppleTV #books #ColleenHoover #internet #MorganWallen #music #RyanReynolds #tiktok
  13. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Enjoy the Art

    (L-R) Wallen, Hoover, Reynolds

    I was minding my business on TikTok this evening when Apple TV+ decided to tell me Ryan Reynolds has a new movie coming out… This September. I already know I’ll most likely watch it when it becomes available in my area.

    What surprised me wasn’t the trailer. It was the comment section of the post.

    Oh my Goodness… The hate was loud. Really really loud.
    I found some commentors asking, “Wait… what happened?” “Why does everyone suddenly hate Ryan Reynolds?” “Do we not like Ryan Reynolds anymore?”
    I didn’t wonder along with them because I knew exactly why they were hating.

    A lot of the backlash stems from the ongoing legal dispute involving Reynold’s wife, Blake Lively, and actor/director Justin Baldoni. Ryan stood by his wife publicly… as most husbands probably would. This made many people feel disappointed by the position he took. Whether you agree with him or not, opinions have become incredibly divided.

    I won’t lie. For a brief moment, I felt caught in the middle too.
    I’ve always liked Ryan Reynolds. His sense of humor is effortless, his acting is brilliant, and he has this way of making almost every role enjoyable to watch.
    So, did the controversy make me pause? Yes it sure did.
    Did it make me hate him? No.

    And that’s when another thought crossed my mind.
    Why do we find it so easy to hate people these days?
    Not disagree with them. Not question them. Not even criticize them. Just… hate them.

    It reminded me of Colleen Hoover… And just to add, this whole Reynolds controversy stems from the period of the movie production of Hoovers It Ends with Us.

    I’ve watched people tear Hoover apart online for years. The funny thing is, I’ve never even taken the time to investigate every reason behind the criticism. I simply know she’s become one of those people the internet has collectively decided to dislike.

    Yet, somehow, millions of people have laughed, cried and healed through her books.

    Then there’s Morgan Wallen.
    Recently, I found myself reading about some of his past controversies. There were arrests, poor decisions and headlines that weren’t exactly flattering. Did it change the fact that I love his music?
    No it didn’t.
    His songs still make me smile.
    They still tell stories that resonate with me.

    So I made peace with something. I don’t have to approve of every decision an artist has ever made before I can appreciate what they create.

    I can enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music without defending his mistakes.

    I can admire Ryan Reynolds’ talent without pretending to know everything about his personal life.

    I can appreciate Colleen Hoover’s creativity without making her my moral compass.

    Maybe that’s where I’ve landed.

    The internet doesn’t seem to leave much room for middle ground anymore. It’s almost as if we’re expected to pick a side immediately.

    Love them.
    Cancel them.
    Support them.
    Boycott them.
    No middle ground.

    But life has taught me that human beings are far more complicated than hashtags and comment sections.

    People are flawed, they disappoint us, they grow, they make mistakes… Sometimes they apologize… Sometimes they don’t.

    Sometimes we choose to keep supporting their work and sometimes we don’t.

    That’s a personal decision, and I respect it.

    For me, though, I don’t want to join every online pile-on just because it’s trending.

    I’d rather think, read, make my own conclusions and remember that someone can create something beautiful while still being an imperfect human being.

    If we demanded perfection from every artist before enjoying their work, our playlists would become very quiet, our bookshelves much emptier, and our watchlists surprisingly very very short.

    So yes… I’ll probably watch the Ryan Reynolds movie.
    I’ll still listen to Morgan Wallen.
    I’ll probably pick up another Colleen Hoover book if the story interests me.

    I won’t do all that because I think any of them are perfect, I will do it because I’m learning to appreciate the art without expecting perfection from the artist.
    And honestly… I think there’s a little more peace in living that way… Peace for me.

    #2026movies #AppleTV #books #ColleenHoover #internet #MorganWallen #music #RyanReynolds #tiktok
  14. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Enjoy the Art

    (L-R) Wallen, Hoover, Reynolds

    I was minding my business on TikTok this evening when Apple TV+ decided to tell me Ryan Reynolds has a new movie coming out… This September. I already know I’ll most likely watch it when it becomes available in my area.

    What surprised me wasn’t the trailer. It was the comment section of the post.

    Oh my Goodness… The hate was loud. Really really loud.
    I found some commentors asking, “Wait… what happened?” “Why does everyone suddenly hate Ryan Reynolds?” “Do we not like Ryan Reynolds anymore?”
    I didn’t wonder along with them because I knew exactly why they were hating.

    A lot of the backlash stems from the ongoing legal dispute involving Reynold’s wife, Blake Lively, and actor/director Justin Baldoni. Ryan stood by his wife publicly… as most husbands probably would. This made many people feel disappointed by the position he took. Whether you agree with him or not, opinions have become incredibly divided.

    I won’t lie. For a brief moment, I felt caught in the middle too.
    I’ve always liked Ryan Reynolds. His sense of humor is effortless, his acting is brilliant, and he has this way of making almost every role enjoyable to watch.
    So, did the controversy make me pause? Yes it sure did.
    Did it make me hate him? No.

    And that’s when another thought crossed my mind.
    Why do we find it so easy to hate people these days?
    Not disagree with them. Not question them. Not even criticize them. Just… hate them.

    It reminded me of Colleen Hoover… And just to add, this whole Reynolds controversy stems from the period of the movie production of Hoovers It Ends with Us.

    I’ve watched people tear Hoover apart online for years. The funny thing is, I’ve never even taken the time to investigate every reason behind the criticism. I simply know she’s become one of those people the internet has collectively decided to dislike.

    Yet, somehow, millions of people have laughed, cried and healed through her books.

    Then there’s Morgan Wallen.
    Recently, I found myself reading about some of his past controversies. There were arrests, poor decisions and headlines that weren’t exactly flattering. Did it change the fact that I love his music?
    No it didn’t.
    His songs still make me smile.
    They still tell stories that resonate with me.

    So I made peace with something. I don’t have to approve of every decision an artist has ever made before I can appreciate what they create.

    I can enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music without defending his mistakes.

    I can admire Ryan Reynolds’ talent without pretending to know everything about his personal life.

    I can appreciate Colleen Hoover’s creativity without making her my moral compass.

    Maybe that’s where I’ve landed.

    The internet doesn’t seem to leave much room for middle ground anymore. It’s almost as if we’re expected to pick a side immediately.

    Love them.
    Cancel them.
    Support them.
    Boycott them.
    No middle ground.

    But life has taught me that human beings are far more complicated than hashtags and comment sections.

    People are flawed, they disappoint us, they grow, they make mistakes… Sometimes they apologize… Sometimes they don’t.

    Sometimes we choose to keep supporting their work and sometimes we don’t.

    That’s a personal decision, and I respect it.

    For me, though, I don’t want to join every online pile-on just because it’s trending.

    I’d rather think, read, make my own conclusions and remember that someone can create something beautiful while still being an imperfect human being.

    If we demanded perfection from every artist before enjoying their work, our playlists would become very quiet, our bookshelves much emptier, and our watchlists surprisingly very very short.

    So yes… I’ll probably watch the Ryan Reynolds movie.
    I’ll still listen to Morgan Wallen.
    I’ll probably pick up another Colleen Hoover book if the story interests me.

    I won’t do all that because I think any of them are perfect, I will do it because I’m learning to appreciate the art without expecting perfection from the artist.
    And honestly… I think there’s a little more peace in living that way… Peace for me.

    #2026movies #AppleTV #books #ColleenHoover #internet #MorganWallen #music #RyanReynolds #tiktok
  15. Mimi's Thoughts @emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com@emaithoughtsinwords.wordpress.com ·

    Enjoy the Art

    (L-R) Wallen, Hoover, Reynolds

    I was minding my business on TikTok this evening when Apple TV+ decided to tell me Ryan Reynolds has a new movie coming out… This September. I already know I’ll most likely watch it when it becomes available in my area.

    What surprised me wasn’t the trailer. It was the comment section of the post.

    Oh my Goodness… The hate was loud. Really really loud.
    I found some commentors asking, “Wait… what happened?” “Why does everyone suddenly hate Ryan Reynolds?” “Do we not like Ryan Reynolds anymore?”
    I didn’t wonder along with them because I knew exactly why they were hating.

    A lot of the backlash stems from the ongoing legal dispute involving Reynold’s wife, Blake Lively, and actor/director Justin Baldoni. Ryan stood by his wife publicly… as most husbands probably would. This made many people feel disappointed by the position he took. Whether you agree with him or not, opinions have become incredibly divided.

    I won’t lie. For a brief moment, I felt caught in the middle too.
    I’ve always liked Ryan Reynolds. His sense of humor is effortless, his acting is brilliant, and he has this way of making almost every role enjoyable to watch.
    So, did the controversy make me pause? Yes it sure did.
    Did it make me hate him? No.

    And that’s when another thought crossed my mind.
    Why do we find it so easy to hate people these days?
    Not disagree with them. Not question them. Not even criticize them. Just… hate them.

    It reminded me of Colleen Hoover… And just to add, this whole Reynolds controversy stems from the period of the movie production of Hoovers It Ends with Us.

    I’ve watched people tear Hoover apart online for years. The funny thing is, I’ve never even taken the time to investigate every reason behind the criticism. I simply know she’s become one of those people the internet has collectively decided to dislike.

    Yet, somehow, millions of people have laughed, cried and healed through her books.

    Then there’s Morgan Wallen.
    Recently, I found myself reading about some of his past controversies. There were arrests, poor decisions and headlines that weren’t exactly flattering. Did it change the fact that I love his music?
    No it didn’t.
    His songs still make me smile.
    They still tell stories that resonate with me.

    So I made peace with something. I don’t have to approve of every decision an artist has ever made before I can appreciate what they create.

    I can enjoy Morgan Wallen’s music without defending his mistakes.

    I can admire Ryan Reynolds’ talent without pretending to know everything about his personal life.

    I can appreciate Colleen Hoover’s creativity without making her my moral compass.

    Maybe that’s where I’ve landed.

    The internet doesn’t seem to leave much room for middle ground anymore. It’s almost as if we’re expected to pick a side immediately.

    Love them.
    Cancel them.
    Support them.
    Boycott them.
    No middle ground.

    But life has taught me that human beings are far more complicated than hashtags and comment sections.

    People are flawed, they disappoint us, they grow, they make mistakes… Sometimes they apologize… Sometimes they don’t.

    Sometimes we choose to keep supporting their work and sometimes we don’t.

    That’s a personal decision, and I respect it.

    For me, though, I don’t want to join every online pile-on just because it’s trending.

    I’d rather think, read, make my own conclusions and remember that someone can create something beautiful while still being an imperfect human being.

    If we demanded perfection from every artist before enjoying their work, our playlists would become very quiet, our bookshelves much emptier, and our watchlists surprisingly very very short.

    So yes… I’ll probably watch the Ryan Reynolds movie.
    I’ll still listen to Morgan Wallen.
    I’ll probably pick up another Colleen Hoover book if the story interests me.

    I won’t do all that because I think any of them are perfect, I will do it because I’m learning to appreciate the art without expecting perfection from the artist.
    And honestly… I think there’s a little more peace in living that way… Peace for me.

    #2026movies #AppleTV #books #ColleenHoover #internet #MorganWallen #music #RyanReynolds #tiktok
  16. #AliHazelwood is making her way to the silver screen, with Amazon MGM Studios bringing her bestselling 2023 novel 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 to life. Author #ColleenHoover (𝘐𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴 , 2016) will be producing the romantic comedy under her Heartbones Entertainment banner.

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  17. #AliHazelwood is making her way to the silver screen, with Amazon MGM Studios bringing her bestselling 2023 novel 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 to life. Author #ColleenHoover (𝘐𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴 , 2016) will be producing the romantic comedy under her Heartbones Entertainment banner.

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  18. #AliHazelwood is making her way to the silver screen, with Amazon MGM Studios bringing her bestselling 2023 novel 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 to life. Author #ColleenHoover (𝘐𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴 , 2016) will be producing the romantic comedy under her Heartbones Entertainment banner.

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  19. #AliHazelwood is making her way to the silver screen, with Amazon MGM Studios bringing her bestselling 2023 novel 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 to life. Author #ColleenHoover (𝘐𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴 , 2016) will be producing the romantic comedy under her Heartbones Entertainment banner.

    🔗 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 #bookstodon📚🎬

  20. #AliHazelwood is making her way to the silver screen, with Amazon MGM Studios bringing her bestselling 2023 novel 𝘓𝘰𝘷𝘦, 𝘛𝘩𝘦𝘰𝘳𝘦𝘵𝘪𝘤𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 to life. Author #ColleenHoover (𝘐𝘵 𝘌𝘯𝘥𝘴 𝘞𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘜𝘴 , 2016) will be producing the romantic comedy under her Heartbones Entertainment banner.

    🔗 𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘴 #bookstodon📚🎬

  21. Attention Book Lovers: Aldi’s Middle Aisle Is Calling Your Name This Week

    If you love a good book—or love someone who does—the Aldi weekly ad for the week of June…
    #Germany #DE #Europe #EU #Europa #Aldi #AldiFinds #booknook #ColleenHoover #Süd&Nord #TaylorJenkinsReid
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  27. Watch the New Verity Trailer Starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson

    The first Verity movie trailer drops today and it grabs attention instantly. It shows Anne Hathaway as the enigmatic author Verity Crawford. Dakota Johnson appears as Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to finish a manuscript. The trailer reveals a dark, twisted plot that promises a psychological thriller film unlike any other....

    #annehathaway #colleenhoover #dakotajohnson #Verity

  28. Watch the New Verity Trailer Starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson

    The first Verity movie trailer drops today and it grabs attention instantly. It shows Anne Hathaway as the enigmatic author Verity Crawford. Dakota Johnson appears as Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to finish a manuscript. The trailer reveals a dark, twisted plot that promises a psychological thriller film unlike any other....

    #annehathaway #colleenhoover #dakotajohnson #Verity

  29. Watch the New Verity Trailer Starring Anne Hathaway and Dakota Johnson

    The first Verity movie trailer drops today and it grabs attention instantly. It shows Anne Hathaway as the enigmatic author Verity Crawford. Dakota Johnson appears as Lowen Ashleigh, a struggling writer hired to finish a manuscript. The trailer reveals a dark, twisted plot that promises a psychological thriller film unlike any other....

    #annehathaway #colleenhoover #dakotajohnson #Verity