Tag: 2017
Authors taking inspiration from real life is nothing new. Fyodor Dostoevsky did it with Crime and Punishment, Truman Capote did it with In Cold Blood…heck, the writers at Law & …
The human spirit is filled with adventure and a desire to achieve great things; the degree to which we’re willing to risk our own safety in those pursuits, however, …
It is well known that reading a minimum of twenty minutes a day, even from birth, sets any child up for success. Reading at a young age level leads …
Some folks are saying that the adult coloring craze has run its course. However, in my house at least, it’s still alive and well; after an insanely stressful day …
The further students pursue an education, the more they are required to use critical analysis; this is no exception for reading. Whether you are a student intent on developing your critical …
If you’re a huge fan of The CW’s Jane The Virgin and you are struggling with the wait for new episodes, try picking up some of these novels to …
It’s officially 2017 and that means more books will be hitting the shelves this year! While there are plenty of new books being published in 2017, here are a …
‘Lo and behold! We have successfully made it to the fourth novel in The Chronicles of Narnia, Prince Caspian. A full year has passed since the Pevensie siblings – Peter, …
If one of your New Year’s resolutions was to travel more, then why not go someplace a bit more exotic than Florida, and instead combine your love of literature with your thirst …
The last few years have brought us some instant classics when it comes to graphic novels, but it looks like 2017 will have even more gems for us to …
As wonderful as reading is, there are pitfalls to being a fanatic. Never fear. I’m not just going to point out why obsessively reading can sometimes be a bad …
As recently bemoaned in the Times Literary Supplement, for centuries lists have tried to dictate how and what we read. Of course, it’s nice to be offered suggestions, a …
When you think women and science fiction (SF) your probably think Katniss in The Hunger Games, Princess Leia in Stars Wars, Ripley in Aliens, maybe even Rachel in Blade Runner. And if …
We’ve talked about underrated horror writers, fantasy writers, and young adult writers; today, we continue our “You Haven’t Heard Of Them?” series by bringing you some of the best …
Canadian comics seem to always slip through the cracks when discussing the history of comic books. From classic newspaper strips, to alternative auto-bio comics, to the Man of Steel …
What’s on my New Year’s TBR? I’m anxiously waiting the arrival of the next Cassandra Clare novel, finally going to read The Maze Runner prequel, count down days to the …
Even to those of us who don’t dream of stardom, Hollywood has a fascinating appeal. It’s incredibly tempting to take a look behind the scenes at how the bulk …
Sure, boyfriends (or girlfriends) are great, but there are some things that you can’t get away with when you’re attached to someone else. But with a book, your possibilities …
Caitlyn Chisamore is the second person in this series featuring creators and the books they love. Chisamore graduated from the Ontario College of Art & Design University in 2011. …
In the book world, competition is fierce. Making it into the Guinness Book of World Records is no easy task, either. Combine the two, and you’ve got some interesting feats …