A nomination, Luddites and Heather-Covered Moors

The World Soundtrack Awards nominees have been announced:

Best Original Song

"House" from Wuthering Heights - written by Charli XCX, John Cale, Nathan Klein, Finn Keane | performed by Charli XCX, John Cale

The winners will be revealed on 10 October at the WSA Ceremony & Concert, held annually as part of Film Fest Gent.

The AI-induced numbness of humanity, and our lemming-ish behaviour blindly embracing the technolords' doomsday agenda, brings back the memory of the Luddites. The Conversation explains to you who they were:

Brontë’s 1849 novel Shirley, set in the Yorkshire textile district in 1811-12, combined sympathy for the plight of the workers with a criticism of violence and a call for paternalism from the mill owners. (Brian Lewis)

Rail-friendly hikes for the holidays in The Yorkshire Post:

Brontë Waterfall

Station: Haworth

Distance: 9km

The Brontë sisters are legendary authors in British literature, and this two-hour route crosses the landscapes that inspired their work. From Haworth Station, climb the cobbled main street and cross the cemetery next to the Brontë Parsonage. Follow the signposted moorland track, reaching the falls and returning via the same path. (Eibhlis Gale-Coleman)

Dan's Papers interviews the writer Susan McGuirk:

With a particular predilection for historical fiction, some of McGuirk’s early favorites were Laura Ingalls Wilder’s beloved Little House on the Prairie series, Charlotte Brontë’s timeless classic Jane Eyre and Louisa May Alcott’s  Little Women, which she loved so much, “I read it every six months throughout my entire childhood.” (Tripp Whetsell)

The best adaptations of Gothic novels, as ranked by IMDB, in Startefacts:

5. 'Wuthering Heights', 2011

IMDb Score: 6.0/10

Emily Brontë's Wuthering Heights has been adapted for the screen more than a dozen times. In Andrea Arnold's version we are only introduced to the first half of the original's plot. Yet the atmosphere of Brontë's England, with its misty, heather-covered moors, is captured to perfection.

The film opens with Mr. Earnshaw returning from a journey. He has brought back a dark-skinned teenager, a runaway from a West Indies plantation whom he found on the streets of Liverpool.

Earnshaw names the boy Heathcliff. No one welcomes the new arrival, and the boy himself has a rough, rebellious nature. He finds common ground only with Earnshaw's daughter, Catherine. (Julia Talakh)

YourStory lists "books that teach lessons from fictional characters". With an AI sloppy illustration and probably more:

4. Jane Eyre by Charlotte Brontë

Jane Eyre follows the journey of Jane, an independent woman who struggles against hardship while searching for love, respect, and personal freedom. Jane’s character teaches the importance of self-respect and staying true to personal values.

Despite facing rejection, loneliness, and difficult circumstances, she refuses to sacrifice her identity to gain acceptance. The novel shows that real strength comes from knowing your worth and choosing authenticity over pleasing others. Jane’s journey inspires readers to build confidence and trust their own voice. (Saniya Ahmad Khan)

Women and lace trim trend and its vintage vibes:

From silky slip dresses to pantsuits, this lightweight, sheer fabric is the perfect option for battling the summer heat while living out your "Wuthering Heights"-inspired fantasy. (Charlene Teressa)