There are two sides to every novel: plot versus character. There’s no doubt that these two elements are fundamental components of every story, however...
I know trigger warnings are controversial, but surely we can all agree that if there's any book in the world that deserves one, it's The Bell Jar.
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Patroclus and Achilles as portrayed in The Song of Achilles by Madeline Miller ✨
There were poignant scenes in Berlin yesterday when the city marked the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall, and the wide-ranging ramifications it had for the city, the country and indeed the world. Unsurprisingly such an historic milestone inspired various creative projects, from "the terrific 8,000 balloon installation":http://mashable.com/2014/11/08/berlin-wall-art-installation/?utm_cid=mash-com-Tw-main-link which ran the length of the old wall to "Airbnb's animation":https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BpAdyFdE3-c about reunification and remembering.
Welcome to my January 2024 Favorite Books post! This monthly post is where I share the 5 star books I’ve read so far each month. I had a few 5 star reads this month that I am excited to share. There are still a few days left this month so it is possible I will have more 5 star reads. In that case, I will share them next week. You can see the first half of my January reading here and I will share the rest next week. The Amazon links to the books I’ve read are affiliate links and if you use them and make a purchase, I may receive a small commission.
These YA romance titles will give you all of those first-love feels all over again.
Information Goodreads: Museum of Thieves Series: The Keepers #1 Source: Purchased Published: 2010 Summary Danger has all been but eradicated from the city of Jewel, but fear still keeps children ch…
David Sax on analog ideas and products, such as Moleskine notebooks, that remain viable and popular despite advances in digital technology.
No avid book reader would deny that Stephen King has a knack for writing some of the best books you can ever get your hands on. He’s an incredible storyteller who makes us look at ordinary things in the most unordinary ways. The plotlines of his books keep us on the edge
From epic finales to some bewitching debuts, here are the YA books we're most excited to get onto our shelves this September!
These 15 gay books young adults love will be great for your bookshelves and will interest readers of all orientations. Check out the list today.
"Found family" refers to a group who aren’t related by blood but who are close like family.
These signs of a toxic workplace can help you identify the organizations that have normalized abuse, discrimination, and other dysfunctional practices.
Michael Grant's Gone series meets M. Night Shyamalan's The Village in this riveting story of one girl's journey to save the very people who have lied to her for her entire life. Amy Plum, international...
Vitória Régia Water Lily in the Pantanal - the World's Largest Wetland Area • Beautiful Blue Butterflies • The Amazon Winding Its Way through Ecuador • There Are Tons of Tree Frog Species in the Amazon • Sacha Jungle Lodge, Ecuador - Want to Stay Here? • More ...
Kay Nielsen knew his way around a fantasy. The Danish illustrator was raised in a “tense atmosphere of art” (his words) during the Golden Era of Illustration – a time when folks one-upped each another with books bearing golden spines and marbled end papers; elaborately illustrated copies of Grimm's
We asked and you answered: Here are the best modern fantasy series, recommended by Riot readers! Check them out and pick one up.
Impostor Syndrome, a term first used by clinical psychologists Pauline Clance and Suzanne Imes in 1978, describes a psychological behavioral pattern in which people persistently believe they are unworthy of success and that they are frauds who have managed to deceive those around them
With so many books skyrocketing into popularity on BookTok, it is time to take a look at the most popular and best recommendations on there.
''The purpose of this collection is to put before children, and young people, poems which are good in themselves, and especially fitted to live ... 'on the...
It's a good month for new books! Check out the most anticipated YA books of April, and make sure to add them to your TBR!
Love YA books? Check out this book list for new teen book releases for 2024 and stay updated on all the most anticipated reads of the year.
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To celebrate pride month we have LOTS of LGBTQ+ reading recommendations for you! A few weeks…
Even the biggest readers couldn’t predict the endings!
Gothic novels are notable for their overwrought drama, dark corridors, mysterious locales and eerie atmospheres. The list below encompasses a variety of Gothic books, short stories and novellas, both modern and classic, and includes Southern Gothic novels as well. This list is divided into the following categories: General Gothic Novels Gothic Short Stories and Novellas ...
