Sumptuous Fiction There is nothing quite like a work of fiction that engages all of the senses, immersing the reader in a world they can feel, taste, and smell. George R. R. Martin creates a sensuous and beautiful fantasy world...
For those of us whose university days are in the past, for whom books are now non-obligatory, what is the point of reading? Is it now just an escapist leisure activity, or should it be a tool for continuing one’s learning? So: ...
Classic vs. Modern Dystopia While dystopia is not a new concept, prevalent as it is in science fiction literature during the post-nuclear era, many young adult authors are taking hold of the genre, making it lighter and using i...
Well, spring has sprung (or will be springing, I guess, in ten short days) and I have some great suggestions for your spring reading list. If your weather’s anything like it is here on the east coast, I’m guessing y...
You will have noticed by now that we Bookkaholics are devoted – nay, addicted – to books. And, to me, there’s not much that’s better than a book list. What I especially love is seeing the connections between books, following tr...
The new short shortest stories began with Hemingway. Indeed, one might even go so far as to classify the evolution of the short story in terms of pre-Hemingway and post-Hemingway. Unsurprisingly, Hemingway is also responsible ...
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