I have loved reading for as long as I can remember. As a child, I would sit on the couch with the TV playing, completely zoned into the story on the page. Every visit with my grandpa consisted of a new book of Laura Ingalls Wilder, Little House on the Prairies series. My dad laid…
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The Life and Works of Rick Riordan
Continuing on in our Percy Jackson and the Olympians series, I figured it is important to talk about the man who wrote them. I have always wanted to talk biographies for famous authors, so why not start with Rick Riordan. In the future I hope to write about maybe J.K. Rowling,which may or may not…
Literary Lessons in Celebrations
Celebration is a big part of life. Celebrating with others allow us to connect and focus on achievements, celebrate life, honor loss, and join together. Throughout time, celebrations have been documented, both in literature and in history. Today we will take a walk down literary lane and look at some note-worth celebrations, both big and…
Popular Fiction Genres and Categories
What is a book genre, and why does it matter? A book genre is a category of books that all meet similar standards and expectations. If you look at different genres, there are different expectations from each one. They vary in settings, themes, length and general plot. Tone and mood can affect genres too. For…
The Ultimate Guide to Science Fiction Genres
Science Fiction can be a daunting genre to get into due to the expansive subgenres and advanced, often hard to understand, technology in them. With the help of this list you might be able to find your next favorite genre to get into. Where to start is always the hardest part when looking for new…
5 Irresistible Literary Holiday Treats
If you are anything like me, then you know holiday season means baking and creating all the sweet treats. Typically for me, holiday treats consist of snickerdoodles, chocolate chip cookies, and many types of pies. Now, there is nothing wrong with sticking to traditions, but after Jonas mentioned Turkish Delights, (followed by “what even are…
The Atlas Six Book Review
“When the great library burned, the first 10,000 years of stories were reduced to ash, but those stories never really perished. They became a new story. . .” Robert Ford, Westworld, S2E7 Everyone knows the story about the Library of Alexandria. The library was one of the greatest sources of knowledge and information from the…
5 Must Have Items for Annotated Reading
I have heard contrasting opinions on writing in books. Growing up, I always thought it was wrong. I didn’t see annotated reading as an option until I was older. The first book I ever annotated was Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky while I was still in high school. After some trial and…