Author: Jodi Trask
If you’re a writer, there is nothing like putting yourself in that perfect setting to write. This might mean something different for different writers. Some like to be out …
Last week Neil Gaiman released his latest book, Norse Mythology. It is a collection of short stories that are retellings of Norse myths. In a recent reading, Neil Gaiman …
At the time of her death in November 2013, author Doris Lessing left behind a library of over 4000 books. The books were left in her home of West …
Sir Terry Pratchett was aware of the moment he was “dead.” An upcoming BBC2 special called Terry Pratchett: Back in Black draws from the author’s unfinished autobiography to tell the …
On February 6th, Queen Elizabeth II became the first British monarch to reach her Sapphire Jubilee. A 41-gun salute in the center of London honored the Queen’s 65 years …
The Council on Books in Wartime changed the face of publishing and created a nation of avid readers when they gave away millions of books to soldiers during World …
The Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford, England will be expanding this spring. In honor of the 5th anniversary since the opening of the tour, it will be expanded …
After 70 years, a Dutch classic is finally being published in English. Gerard Reve’s De Avonden or The Evenings has been a beloved staple of Dutch literature since its publication …
January 20th saw the inauguration of Donald J. Trump as the 45th president of the United States of America. Great crowds of people showed up to watch the event …
Over 50 years ago, J.G. Ballard left us a mystery that was left unsolved until recently. J.G. Ballard was a novelist known for his dystopian fiction. His notable works …
Friday, January 20th marks the end of one Presidency and the beginning of another. As President Trump is being sworn in, we can look back on the styles of …
2017 is going to be a great year for books. Among the many releases coming our way, TIME has curated a list of their favorites. In this list, we …
In rural India, periods are a traumatic time in a young girl’s life. They become isolated, are not allowed to enter a kitchen, eat with their family, or even …
The new year brings a world of new books to the literary horizon. Just in the month of January, plenty of great science fiction books are set for release. …
Every year Goodreads hosts the Goodreads Reading Challenge. It’s a simple challenge. You pick a number of books you want to read that year, and you read them. That’s …
Game of Thrones has been one of the biggest television phenomena in recent years. Based on the best selling series, A Song of Ice and Fire, the show has …
Jodi Trask
January 1, 2017
Autobiography, Book Lists, Charles Dickens, Crime, Crime Fiction, Drama, Historical Fiction, History, J. R. R. Tolkien, Stephen King
Some of the best stories are those of escape. You can’t help but root for the protagonist as they take in their situation and never give up until they are free. …
The Brother’s Grimm single handedly brought hundreds of fairytales to life with their Children’s and Household Tales published in 1812. Many of the stories in their collection were folk …
Tales of time travel have long been a beloved part of literature. From H.G. Wells’ The Time Machine to Kerstin Gier’s Ruby Red, the idea of moving through time …
A manuscript of Sir Issac Newton’s Philosophiae Naturalis Principia Mathematica was recently sold by Christie’s at an auction for fine printed books and manuscripts. It broke an auction record for …