As technology continues to gain popularity and improve day by day, it seems that more and more people are turning to eBooks over the traditional paper form. As much as I hate to admit it (preferring paper copies myself) there are quite a few benefits to owning an electronic reading device. So, when you really … Continue reading The Ongoing Battle Between Electronic and Paper Books
In today’s society, fashion is everywhere and more prevalent than ever before. Being a fashion enthusiast myself, I can’t imagine someone not having some sort of input on the subject. I mean, everyone really does have a style if you think about it, even if you say you aren’t into fashion or don’t care about … Continue reading Read What You Wear
In 1934, high schooler Jerry Siegel is tossing and turning in bed. Haunted by the recent death of his father, he dreams of a man who can lift cars. A man who can clear buildings in a single bound. A man who can fly. He wakes up in a cold sweat and immediately calls his … Continue reading The Case for Paragons
It’s nearing the end of the year and let’s just say I didn’t get anywhere near my reading goal. Now, I could blame it on the fact that I had school or that I had to work. I could blame it on not having anything to read even though we all know that isn’t true. … Continue reading New Year, New Reading Goals
So why do you read? In the world of novel readers, many people will tell you they read to expand their view of the world, to escape, or to connect. While I read for all reasons, there is something really special about reading and seeing myself represented, and I’m sure others will agree. There is … Continue reading Let’s talk John Green: A Look at Writing, Perspective, and Representation
If you have trouble picking out books then this is the post for you. There are so many good books out there that you can’t ever just choose one, and, if you’re like me, you’ll probably end up just buying the five that you picked up along the way through each isle. Well, this is for those who either don’t know what exactly goes into getting and buying a book!
Each edition of a literary journal is something unique and special, like an ice cream cone with sprinkles. Each sprinkle (story) has a different flavor. The book starts from the book cover and goes all the way to having a diverse set of authors presented in the journal each time with an array of poems, … Continue reading Why Read Literary Journals
Everybody has at least one thing in their life that just feels right to them, something that they are so passionate about that they know that’s what they were put on the Earth for. For me, this is literature. When I was young, all I did was read. Whenever I got home from school, I … Continue reading How Harper Lee Led Me to My Passion
I’m sure every person who reads for leisure has some novel or series they always return to when in a reading slump. The Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings series are probably the most popular (I feel like I see Harry Potter quotes and memes all over the internet), but I’m sure there are … Continue reading The Curse of Re-reading
For a long while now, I've had a strange sensation of wanderlust. A desire to travel that could not be quelled by a short trip to someplace warm and tropical. No, this desire was not for the typical vacation. I don't know why, but I've always wanted to travel to Britain. Could it be my … Continue reading Bill Bryson saved me $1888
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