Category: Book Lists
I’ve been a reader since I don’t remember when. I could read before I went to school. Books have represented many things to me over the years: adventure, knowledge, …
If you know your Elizabethan slang and poetical metaphors, you also know that Shakespeare was actually a pretty hilarious–and dirty–guy. But what happens when you cross Shakespeare with the …
For these 12 authors, the drama wasn’t confined to the pages of their works. Each died in controversial and, in some cases, highly unusual circumstances. 1. Primo Levi, …
If you’ve never been into poetry, the idea of picking it up can be daunting. Where do you even start? Should you go to the beginning, bury yourself in …
Caitlin Stiles
April 17, 2017
Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Charlotte Bronte, Edgar Allan Poe, Faves, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, Stephen King, WTF
I don’t think it’s unreasonable to state that memes are the biggest sensation on the internet at the moment. They’re hilarious, easy to make, and they can cover an …
If you’re an aspiring actor, you know the place to be is Hollywood, California. But where do you go if you’re a writer or book lover? Many might respond, …
Christianna Marks
April 14, 2017
African American, Book Lists, Contemporary, Family, Free-Verse, Humor, Mental Health, Middle Grade, Poetry, Relationships, Romance, Young Adult
They say that poetry is good for the soul, and if you ask me, whoever ‘they’ are is right. This month is National Poetry Month, so what better way …
Weather has been a fixture in stories since the beginning of time. From old oral stories to classic novels, weather played a divine role in storytelling. In many contemporary books, …
Social media is kind of an overbearing presence in our world today, which means most people would probably rather check Twitter or Instagram before opening up the latest book. …
Okay, if you read my earlier post, What Is Bookstagram And Do I Really Need It?, you’ll know I’ve figured it out and decided that yes, I need it. …
When it comes to banned books, there’s rarely a grey area. On one end, you have more conservative readers who don’t agree with themes such as explicit sex, profanity, …
Trish Parsons
April 10, 2017
Book Lists, Children, Fantasy, George R.R. Martin, J. R. R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Middle Grade, Neil Gaiman, Stephanie Meyer, Stephen King, Young Adult
The title of a book is a big marketing decision. Titles can deter readers, or attract them like flies (flies hungry for books, that is). Titles can also be …
Melanie Pitman
April 10, 2017
Adult, Book Lists, Chick Lit, Drama, Erotica, Faves, Human Interest, Jane Austen, Nicholas Sparks, Romance, Sexuality, Shakespeare, Women, WTF
A friend recently said to me that she thought she had unrealistic expectations about what love and romance should be, thanks to all the books she’s read. Men in …
Talent comes in all shapes and sizes. Even though someone might not be too good at one category, such as chemistry, they might surprise you in a different one, …
Does anyone here miss The Office? I know I do. You’d be hard pressed to find someone who hasn’t heard of this beloved TV show. The unabashed awkwardness combined …
By now, it’s no secret that Philip Pullman is going to be releasing a new trilogy titled The Book of Dust sometime in the near future. If you were …
Silvia Brown
April 8, 2017
Adult, Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Contemporary, Crime Fiction, Drama, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Reviews, Women, Young Adult
My first regret when I moved to Australia was not being able to move my extensive library. As a lover of the touch and smell of a good old …
Call me old-fashioned, but I still love writing letters to friends and family as often as I can. There’s something so intimate and thoughtful about putting your thoughts to …
Springtime is a season that has joy and bright colors written all over it. Easter takes place during spring, new flowers begin to emerge, and, in a majority of …
Spoiler alert: you’re going to get the surprise of your life. You never knew it, but a lot of your favorite movies were actually adapted from novels and children’s …