Tag: classics
Beauty and the Beast is only a few days away! In honor of the upcoming release of what’s sure to be Disney’s most fabulous live-action movie yet, we’ve put …
Sara Deeter
March 8, 2017
Book Lists, Chick Lit, Classics, Human Interest, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Stephanie Meyer, Women, WTF, Young Adult
Ambi…what? I know–“ambivert” sounds like it belongs on those lists of advanced SAT words that you *totally* still remember from your frantic memorization sessions in high school. But just …
One Rio Rancho man has a book collection that many would dream of. Mike Vincent has been collecting books since he was a child and has amassed over 2,400. …
It probably goes without saying that most classic novels are really good— I mean, they’re classics after all, and there’s usually a really good reason they’ve stood the test …
On March 13, 1852, The New York Times published a small advertisement on Page 3 for an anonymously written serial tale that would begin the next day in a rival …
Have you ever wondered what kind of reader you are? Well, wonder no more: this personality quiz will tell you exactly what your reading habits and preferences say about …
What’s better than one amazing author? Two amazing authors, of course! Especially when those authors are married to each other and simultaneously producing great works of literature while being …
A panel of experts in Britain has created a realistic portrait of Mr. Darcy, of Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice. Sadly, the portrait bears no resemblance to the handsome actors who …
Lacey Kupfer Wulf
February 9, 2017
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dr. Seuss, Family, Fantasy, Faves, Human Interest, J. R. R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Literary Fiction, Potterheads, Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein
One of the greatest responsibilities as a parent is teaching our kids. And one of the most important, and most fun, lessons we can teach them is to love …
Sara Deeter
February 8, 2017
Adult, Book Lists, Cassandra Clare, Charles Dickens, Charlotte Bronte, Classics, Dystopian, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Fantasy, Fyodor Dostoevsky, George R.R. Martin, Harper Lee, J. R. R. Tolkien, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, Literary Fiction, Potterheads, Quizzes, Sci-Fi, Suspense/Thriller, Truman Capote, Young Adult
Any bookworm worth their salt can identify a book based on the first line or names of major characters, but can you select the correct title of a novel …
The Olivier-winning West End production of George Orwell’s 1984 is set for an all new global tour. This announcement follows a warm reception since the show began at the Nottingham Playhouse, …
I’ll say this right now: all those “best literary couples” lists out there headed by duos like Bella and Edward, Katniss and Peeta, and Ron and Hermione need to …
YouTube Channel: Movieclips Extras Check out this exclusive behind the scenes look at one of Walt Disney’s most popular and beloved movies, Alice in Wonderland. The movie is based on …
When I was in high school, I actually wasn’t a bookworm. (I trust you to keep that secret.) I actually found it very difficult to sit down and read …
YouTube Channel: Audible From the Description: Go into the studio with Rachel McAdams as she performs Lucy Maud Montgomery’s beloved novel, “Anne of Green Gables.” Featured image via …
Mark Twain. The man behind the notable books The Adventures of Tom Sawyer and The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn is one of America’s most renowned literary icons. Twain died on April …
Don’t worry–we won’t ask you to face down Moriarty. But you will have to put your Sherlockian cap on in order to solve these literary puzzles. Each question provides …
James Joyce’s Ulysses is one of the most amazing–amazingly baffling, amazingly clever–books I’ve ever read. But you wouldn’t recognize its awesomeness if you based your opinion on the words …
A “classic” is a book that stands the test of time, bringing something meaningful into the lives of more than one generation of people. But not all classics are …
Three prison inmates walk onto a stage. No, it’s not the beginning of a bad joke. It’s a production of William Shakespeare’s The Tempest, performed in California’s Solano prison …