Here be Magic: What To Do When You're Quarantining

According to the last figures I saw, one third of the world's population is currently on lockdown. These are scary, uncertain times, which does not make staying home and social distancing yourself any less boring...at least for some of us. I'm looking at you extroverts!

To help us get through this challenging time, I've compiled a list of entertaining options.

If music is your thing, The At Home Concert Series might be just what you're looking for: https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2020-03-17/coronavirus-coldplay-john-legend-concert-instagram

For a more classic approach check out these streaming Operas: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/live-streamed-classical-music-concerts-coronavirus/

Or...Symphonies performing in isolation: https://www.classicfm.com/music-news/coronavirus/self-isolating-choirs-orchestras-perform-concerts/

Quite a few celebrities have also jumped on the entertainment wagon: https://www.nbclosangeles.com/entertainment/celebrities-are-getting-creative-with-quarantine-entertainment/2335301/

I think we can blame Neil Diamond for the current spate of mutated song lyrics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPLgsV_Ms3Q

But then everyone else had to get in on the act, posting their own re-written song lyrics: https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/22/entertainment/coronavirus-songs-rewritten-lyrics-trnd/index.html

But this is a blog about books. So here's Josh Gad reading to your kids: https://offspring.lifehacker.com/actor-josh-gad-will-read-to-your-kids-every-night-1842398287

Or...Sir Patrick Steward reading sonnets to you: https://nerdist.com/article/patrick-stewart-reading-shakespeare-sonnets/

Or...LeVar Burton Reading Neil Gaiman: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/stitcher/levar-burton-reads/e/50902715

For those DIYers who like to read for themselves (and why not? We know you have the time!) here's a handy Dystopian Reading List: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/mar/15/books-to-read-while-quarantined-coronavirus

Also check out Jenny Schwartz’ awesome Faerene Apocalypse series (book 5 is out April 6): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07PB3XP8M?ref_=dbs_r_series&storeType=ebooks

One of my publishers, Entangled Publishing, has put a good portion of its catalog on sale. .99 for all category imprints and the first book in all series (including my own Children of Night series) is FREE: https://entangledpublishing.com/books.html?book_genre=186&p=1&order=release_date&dir=desc&mode=grid

In the Dark: https://www.pgforte.com/children-of-night

Sometimes, we just want to be entertained. Here's a list of Broadway Plays streaming for free: https://www.silive.com/coronavirus/2020/03/broadway-shows-now-available-to-stream-for-free.html

And, if you really "need a little Christmas" Hallmark is bringing back its Christmas Movies https://www.etonline.com/hallmark-sets-more-christmas-movie-marathons-for-all-your-self-quarantine-needs-exclusive-143656

Here are some suggestions for making art while on Lockdown: https://mymodernmet.com/coronavirus-quarantine-art-club/

And if your kids are also chomping at the bit, here're some kick-ass virtual field

trips for you:Virtual Museum tours: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours

More Virtual Field Trips: https://www.wearethemighty.com/MIGHTY-SURVIVAL/free-virtual-field-trips-quarantine

Or you could use this time to get healty with online Cooking Courses: Art in Lockdown: https://mymodernmet.com/coronavirus-quarantine-art-club/

Or online Exercise classes: https://www.insider.com/work-out-at-home-free-gym-fitness-resources-workouts-2020-3 I've moved my yoga practice to my guest bedroom for the duration.

If you're still feeling bored, surely this list has something to excite you: 100 Things to do while you’re in quarantine: https://www.swtimes.com/entertainmentlife/20200323/100-things-to-do-while-youre-in-quarantine

And if you just want a good laugh: Quarantine Humor: https://www.demilked.com/coronavirus-memes/

More Quarantine Humor: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EZuutbXC7Zk