Books
You’ve probably heard of Frankenstein’s monster; the infamously large, green and grotesque creature that is typically presented by the media. You might’ve even watched some of the movies that feature it, or may have been forced to read the book as part of your English class reading. Regardless, I’m pretty sure you know who Frankenstein’s
The femme fatale figure has traditionally functioned as a vessel for misogynistic fantasies. That woman has always been a shadow of a real character, a girl almost whole in her portrayal and yet lacking that certain something that will make her tangible. Megan Abbott’s novels challenge this portrayal, as she establishes brutal, unfeeling female killers
You may know Jennifer Niven from her New York Times bestselling teen debut novel All The Bright Places. Holding Up The Universe, Niven’s second novel intended for teenagers, was published in 2016 and has been growing increasingly popular with the young adult audience ever since. Holding Up The Universe follows the story of two troubled teenagers as they
Leaves blowing around outside your window. Hazy skies of purple and pink. Smiling pumpkins sitting out on front porches and the smell of new beginnings and crisp air. It’s fall. Now, aside from watching Halloween movies and sipping pumpkin spice lattes, the fall time can be especially perfect for climbing back into bed and cozying
A while ago my Uncle recommended the 1940 novel The Heart is a Lonely Hunter by Carson McCullers to me and gave me his copy. It sat on my bookshelf for months during the school year, but this Summer I decided to finally read it.The narrative focuses on a deaf-mute man named John Singer who becomes
“A real book is not one that we read, but one that reads us.” -W.H Auden Even in an age that is dominated by screens and technology, it is difficult to find anything that can hold power over us like a book does. Whether we are aware of it or not, the works of fiction that
The Young Adult genre of casual literature has taken a serious hit in terms of reputation. From the bandwagon hate of series like Twilight to the disappointing movie adaptations of series like Percy Jackson, it’s hard to find a good YA book series that isn’t a blatant cash grab. In reality, however, there is a
Summer is beginning, and if you’re anything like me, it comes with books. In fact, most of us are so busy during the school year the only moment we really have the time to pick up a book is during the holidays. But, whether you’re used to reading at the beach or want to start doing
If your childhood was anything like mine, you grew up on revolutionary fantasy and dystopian novels. You might have drawn Harry Potter’s scar on your forehead or braided your hair to look like Katniss Everdeen. Anyone who read the entire Harry Potter series as passionately as I did constantly wished to receive their Hogwarts letter
The literary world has seen its fair share of timeless classics and overnight bestsellers through the years. However, nearly all of these famous literary bestsellers share one thing in common—they were penned by white authors. Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol and J.K. Rowling’s Harry Potter series have become holiday favorites while Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient
Technology has an overwhelming role in our everyday lives and curling up with a good book has always equipped me with a sense of nostalgia, as well as an escape from the burdens of electronics. Therefore, when I recently got a Kindle Paperwhite as a birthday gift, I initially felt as if I were the avocado kid
“The sun looks older, Orange, sagging, like it might drop. H says it’s only mist” – The End We Start From by Megan Hunter In her debut novel, Megan Hunter explores motherhood and womanhood wherein her heroine is the subject of a disaster during which she must keep her son safe. In essence, Hunter crafts a
