Hanya Yanagihara’s “A Little Life” has a reputation that precedes it. It is an emotionally devastating novel that leaves readers shattered. Everyone who has read this book seems to issue a warning to those who want to read it. For me, I have been told that everything bad that could happen happens to these characters. […]
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The Pros and Cons of Self-Publishing (Listicle)
The major publishing houses have a monopoly over the voices that get amplified and the stories that get told. That goes for book publishing houses like Penguin Random House as well as short-form content publishing houses like The New Yorker, where a writer has to be invited to be published. If an author just wants […]
Op-Ed: Why I’m On the Fence about Book-to-Movie Adaptations
It’s always fun to watch a movie adaptation of a book you’ve read before and compare it to what you had imagined while originally reading. Sometimes, a movie elevates what I imagined, but not all books need a movie adaptation. A well-done adaptation can bring your vivid imagination to life. Seeing the Harry Potter series […]
Op-Ed: Books I’d Do Anything to Read Again for the First Time
Some books hit you like a ton of bricks and leave a mark on you forever. The kind of books you still think about for weeks or even years later. In my case, I have Madeline Miller, M.L. Rio, and V.E. Schwab to thank for enlightening me with the power of words. “Song of Achilles” […]
Author Admits to Using AI to Write Parts of Her Novel
Rie Kudan or Rie Qudan revealed that her novel, which won Japan’s highest literary award for its story about futuristic Tokyo, in which generative AI is everywhere, is 5% AI. Kudan’s book, “Tokyo-to Dojo-to” (Tokyo Sympathy Tower), is about an architect designing a high-rise prison tower in a near-future Tokyo. The architect, Sara Makina, calls […]
Which Modern Books Could Be Considered Classics?
What makes a “classic” novel such as “The Great Gatsby,” “The Catcher in the Rye,” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”? A classic novel must be able to stand the test of time with its complex characters and themes. It must remain relevant across different eras and continue to be read long after publication. Classic novels […]
Is JK Rowling’s Transphobia Due to Mold Infestation?
Best-selling Harry Potter author JK Rowling inspired millions with her work throughout the 2000s and 2010s. However, the British author has lost the respect of many fans, including Emma Watson and Daniel Radcliffe, after voicing her regressive views on gender. Now, as some fans examine Rowling’s shift toward transphobia, a pattern has emerged, with some […]
Why Every Book and Game is Becoming a TV Show
From “The Last of Us” to “Daisy Jones & The Six,” Hollywood keeps turning books, games, spinoffs, and comics into blockbuster TV series. The biggest reasons are the rising popularity of streaming services and TV shows’ ability to dive deeper into complex stories than movies. Just take a look at all the TV shows that […]
Will Printed Books Go Extinct?
With the rise of new technologies, many things we once adored have gone extinct or near extinction. Things such as Blockbuster stores, CDs, and vinyl records (although they have become more popular again), have become more of an item of nostalgia rather than a typical household item. With much of these things going away, will […]
The Best Dark Academia Books
Dark Academian literature is mysterious and moody, often set in elite academic institutions. This genre often features themes of secret societies, intellectualism, and a gothic aesthetic, with a focus on the dark sides of academia, such as obsession and tragedy. Dark academia has become a beloved genre for readers who appreciate a blend of intrigue, […]
