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Sirius Black: The Man and the Myth
No series of books has impacted me more as a writer than the Harry Potter series. From the moment I first immersed myself in J.K. Rowling’s world of magic at eight years old, I’ve been captivated by it. By the end of my junior year of high school, I’d read the series six times—forwards, backwards, and out of order; within anywhere from the duration of a week to the duration of a year. I can therefore firmly say, as I look back wistfully but realistically on my nine-year obsession with the series, that I am unbiased—or at least as unbiased as a Slytherin whose Hogwarts letter is nearly nine years late can be.
By Hannah Smart8 years ago in Geeks
Is Holden Caulfield Still Relevant?
For Christmas, I received, among other gifts, a red hunting hat—something that fans of J.D. Salinger’s novel The Catcher in the Rye recognize as a symbol of youthful rebellion and the reluctance to grow up. Salinger’s book has been pivotal in my own life, but the hat—which I’ve been wearing religiously—has raised some serious questions in my mind about the book’s continued relevance in modern society.
By Hannah Smart8 years ago in Geeks
Very British Thrillers
Chances are you've heard of James Bond and George Smiley. You might even have heard of their creators, Ian Fleming and John le Carré. Have you heard of Alistair MacLean, Alan Hall, Francis Clifford, Ted Allbeury, Ian Stuart Black, or James Mayo? All of them were part of an explosion in the thriller genre headed by British authors over a twenty odd year period between the 1950s and 1970s, a period which the noted writer and critic Mike Ripley now examines with his book Kiss Kiss, Bang Bang (itself a paraphrasing of a Fleming quote in fact) which explores this very British contribution to an ever popular genre.
By Matthew Kresal8 years ago in Geeks
Book Recommendations
These are the best books that I read in 2017. Not all of these books are new, in fact, quite a few of them are older but nonetheless these are the best books I read in 2017 that I wanted to share with you. If you are ever looking for a good book to grab do not hesitate to select one of these. This selection has a variety of books from different genres.
By Liana Hewitt8 years ago in Geeks
13 Best Young Adult Books
First of all, I would like to clarify that YA books are not a genre. Young adult books are simply the means of denoting the age range these books are meant for. In my opinion, young adult books are for ages 13 and up, though anybody is welcome to read YA books if it suits their fancy. With that being said, these are the top 13 YA books I have read.
By Jessica Escober8 years ago in Geeks
10 Things to Note If You're Reading 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' Today
It was 20 years ago this week that a boy wizard with a scar on his forehead entered our world through the pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone as it is known in the United States). Author J.K. Rowling's captivating adventures of #HarryPotter and his confrontations with the evil wizard Voldemort would go on to thrill millions of readers through seven successful sequels, including last year's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. (Not to mention eight corresponding top-grossing films, three theme parks, and one critically acclaimed West End play.)
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Short Fiction You've Never Read and Probably Should
In 2,232 words, Vilma Howard tells the tale of Belle—the woman with a scar on her finger. 'Belle'—Vilma Howard It was first published in the Spring of 1955 and published in The Paris Review, just two years after she had published "After The War"—two pages of verse in the same publication.
By Marianna Michael8 years ago in Geeks
Back in 2005...
Before I begin this late night book review, we have to take a quick journey back nine years. Nine years ago, I was a a very shy, awkward, 12-year-old struggling to walk around the school without being mocked or called out on a flaw I already was aware I had. I spent every lunch period hiding my face in a book, spending those peaceful 30 minutes in my own fantasy world. Other girls my age, were talking about the latest gathering or boy crush that arose overnight which was something way out of my comfort zone. I told myself that I would one day have that romantic book relationship (which I do currently) that would make me see what all the hype was about. That was when my best friend suggested reading one of the most well-known romance writer’s books: Nicholas Sparks. I was more than willing to take the suggestion but then a situation arose. The librarian, who became a friend after how many days I spent in the library, informed me that Nicholas Spark’s books are not written for the young mind due the material that was more mature. I respected her decision. When I was told this little piece of information, I told myself that I would put on my bucket list (12-years-old with a bucket list?) to read all of Nicholas Sparks books. I am now 21 and being that Sparks continues to write more novels, I refuse to fall behind. I decided that I would get started on this little item on the list. At the time, I thought how hard could it really be? Then I learned that there are 25 books that I have to read without being distracted and tempted by other appealing novels.
By Hailey Peterson8 years ago in Geeks
