Where does time go when it’s stolen? For those who haven’t read Momo, and who have missed the previous article about this magical and surreal book (this will be a series of three articles), please go to the first one to get more information and the first thoughts about the story and its meaning: Momo By Michael Ende As a
The author of Ligeia, Edgar Allan Poe, the legendary Massachusetts-born writer, is something of an icon when it comes to horror, influencing authors that came afterward, like H.P. Lovecraft. He met a mysterious demise in Baltimore, Maryland, and to this day, there’s no real explanation. It’s as if his death was something he would have written about in his stories. Despite
When I first discovered poetry, it was like learning a whole new language. I know it might sound strange for those who have always found it easy to understand poetry but, to be brutally honest, for me it looked like a mix of words that I simply couldn’t quite make sense of. I had just bumped into a totally different
Editor’s note: Nieve is an avid reader, writer and artist who will be selecting interesting books to review and discuss monthly. [x_line] Part I: The magic of a good ear For those who haven’t read Momo, by the author of The Neverending Story, I would strongly recommend it, either as a summer book, or for any time of year… or any
The Last Question (or Final Question) nearly defines a new genre of sci-fi “The Last Question” Written By Author Issac Asimov in 1956 Born Isaak Yudovich Ozimov in 1920 Russia, and perhaps best known for his works in science fiction— despite being a professor of biochemistry—Isaac Asimov is regarded as one of the greatest authors of the 20th century. It’s
Editors note: Dawn is an avid reader and library roamer who selects interesting books to review and discuss monthly Another Fine Myth is the first book in the Myth Adventures series by Robert Asprin. It was also my introduction into the world of adult literature. Never again was I limited to grade school chapter books or teen novels for me.
Ray Bradbury is best known for Fahrenheit 451 and with good reason, too. But people tend to overlook some of his short stories, which are just as great themselves. One of these great short stories is “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed.” “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” Summary “Dark They Were, and Golden-Eyed” is about Harry Bittering and his family’s effort
Editors note: Dawn is an avid reader and library roamer who selects interesting books to review and discuss monthly. Decades by Ruth Harris is not my favorite book. It is not even close to being one of my favorite books. A main theme of this book goes against my moral code and reading about it tends to make me queasy.
Between Kindle, iBooks, and audiobooks, many people believe print books are dead. Bookstore closings don’t help disprove the idea either. However, many writers have taken their print books a step further, using design ideas along with their writing, that may prove print isn’t dead after all. 1. “S” by J.J. Abrams and Doug Dorst The mystery novel by J.J.
Good literature is a spellbinding story. Great literature inspires others and endures the test of time. Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is a prime example of great literature. Since its first printing in 1813, this book has captivated a wide audience. English royalty read it during its first printing. After over two hundred years, men and women are still drawn
It’s time to talk books! Good books, bad books, red books, blue books, all types of books! Each month we’ll be featuring a new book to discuss. We’ll offer a little info on the author’s background and cover a few of its highs and lows. For this month’s Book Talk, we’re going to discuss about one of my favorite books
