Books

Being able to write without a definite structure or purpose is a gift and a privilege, and as such we should honor it. We should make time for it because it is so good for us. One should never have to choose between honoring emotions or self expression, and our...
Movies and books are two forms of entertainment that have been around for a long time, with books being the older of the two. They have entertained so many generations of people that they are almost always on anyone's list of favorite things to do. The distinction between films and...
It’s 2022, and children’s literature is looking more fun and diverse than ever. When I pass by the junior’s section at Barnes & Noble, I can’t help but smile fondly at covers sporting illustrated Latino kids (like I once was) and glittery books celebrating the beauty of Black girls’ natural...
In a society where we value the educated class, by giving those with better degrees higher salaries and more credibility, we are often too quick to sneer at the underappreciated gem that fuses art and literature, graphic novels. In our society we are taught to esteem ourselves on things like...
As a big Twilight fan, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on Stephanie Meyers’ new novel Midnight Sun since it tells the story of Twilight from Edward Cullen’s perspective. It has been 17 years since Twilight was published, so this book definitely made me nostalgic for the “Twilight craze...
Book to film adaptations have become some of the favorite choices for cinema goers, If you’ve read the book chances are you are going to have a good time with the movie. While some adaptations out there have been definite misses, not doing the novels any favors, it’s still fascinating...
Spain-based publisher Alfaguara has confirmed the death of internationally renowned Spanish novelist Javier Marías. He was 70 years old, and passed away at a hospital in Madrid Sunday due to complications from pneumonia. Javier Marías was a global literary force known for being a master at his craft. His fame...
Young adult fiction writer Colleen Hoover has become a household name at this point, with a whopping 15 books making it onto the 150 top sellers list for weeks upon weeks. Hoover’s first novel was published in 2011, with her newest release Reminders of Him standing as her 22nd publication,...
If you are on TikTok, you have probably heard of Colleen Hoover. Her most famous book, ‘It Ends With Us’ seemed to be receiving praise throughout the social media platform. Throughout time, more of her books started to receive more recognition, and before you knew it she was the queen...
2022 has been the year of movies. With films being released almost every few weeks, everyone is hitting up the movie theaters to watch the newest movies. But there is nothing like a good book to movie adaptation, and here are some to keep an eye out for in 2022....
It seems like nowadays, the most popular books are the intense romance ones. Books written by Colleen Hoover and Jenny Han are the latest craze, and don’t get me wrong, they are really good books. However, there is nothing like a good YA Murder mystery novel. So, if you are...
Online book communities have grown a lot lately, and for good reason. They are dedicated to bringing all the book-related content that book lovers crave. One community that has grown especially is book channels on YouTube, where you can find all sorts of content, from reading vlogs, to book hauls,...

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