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When it comes to reading fantasy novels, there are over 50 types of subgenres so let’s break down the most popular ones that you may encounter while reading, researching, or writing fantasy. Anthropomorphic Fantasy is going to be your subgenre that involves animals taking on human traits. This could be works...
The New York Times recently published “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” and readers have a lot to say about it. When it comes to lists of “top bests,” these can be incredibly biased based on each reader. Lists like best sellers or most read are more factual,...
Fans of the “The Hunger Games” series by Suzanne Collins will continue to get more content in the coming years. For those unfamiliar with “The Hunger Games”, it is a dystopian fiction series set in a futuristic North America, Panem, consisting of 12 poverty-stricken districts, and the government, The Capitol,...
In the past few years, books have become incredibly popular again. Social media, specifically Instagram and TikTok, have created a massive buzz for all sorts of literature, old and new. This, in turn, has led to the desire for many books to be adapted into films or TV shows. One...
BookTok, Bookstagram, and Book Twitter are just a few of the nicknames people havedeveloped to discuss one thing, books. Many people used to think that the act of reading aphysical book for fun was dying. Generations today weren’t interested in doing an activity soclosely related to school, instead chose to...
For years, authors have chosen to publish their novels with the traditional method. This publication route includes the author, having written their final draft, finding an agent, the agent finding a publisher, editing, creating, and publishing the book. However, that route is easier said than done. In the traditional route,...
This summer has been bringing in the heat resulting in people staying indoors to catch up on some reading time. TikTok’s popular subsection, “Booktok” and Instagram’s “Bookagram” have been blowing up with recommendations from readers, students, and authors wanting to give their opinion on what they think is the best...
There’s nothing better than escaping the real world and entering the world of books. When choosing how to narrate the story, writers usually go for one of two categories: 1st or 3rd person, but which form reigns supreme? 1st person narration is when the main character, or characters, talk to...
Independent bookshops have been thriving again in recent years, serving as community centers and catalysts for social change in addition to traditional retail functions. These bookshops have become vital to the communities they serve, representing the values of unity and mutual help, because of their strong dedication to social missions....
The Catcher in the Rye, Frankenstein, Lord of the Flies… Sorry. Dozed off for a second. We all know the classics, we all hear about how ‘great’ they are. But, let’s be honest, upon reading the, did they ever live up to the hype? For me, the answer was, usually,...
As of late, I haven’t been able to read a book that’s truly tugged at the heartstrings and allowed me to emotionally invest in characters- especially those that are going through one of the most tumultuous times of life, with some of the most difficult choices and circumstances relating to...
In an era where commercial spaces dominate our urban landscapes, libraries stand as sanctuaries of knowledge, community, and accessibility. Beyond housing books, libraries provide invaluable public services, offering a plethora of benefits that extend far beyond the printed page. As pillars of non-commercialized public spaces, they foster education, socialization, and...
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