1. The Count of Monte Cristo. It is full of strong emotions, and makes you question what is justice. 2. The Importance of Being Earnest by Oscar Wilde – reading plays is a great experience but this one is hilarious. 3. The Martian Chronicles by Ray Bradbury. This book is a series of connected short stories […]
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When I need to mark my place in a book I never use an actual bookmark. I usually reach for a Post-it Note, an old receipt, or a train ticket to wedge in between the pages, but as a new literary-themed meme highlights, some place-holding methods are far more extreme. In an absurdly unhinged brand […]
Continue readingIn her inspirational writing, she gave voice to reality of the African American experience It is impossible to fully encapsulate the magnitude and influence of Toni Morrison, a writer of such power, gravitas and ingenuity, the rhapsodic praise almost seems inadequate, anti-climactic. But we must do so. We must celebrate her. If the act of […]
Continue readingIn our weekly series you can ask experts in the books industry any questions you want answered Book Clinic is a weekly series in the pages of the New Review section of the Observer where we will turn to experts in their field to answer any book, reading or publishing questions you may have. For […]
Continue readingKing has already written two endings for his masterpiece and now he’s found a third coda for the TV adaptation. As a fan, I’m wary Spoiler warning for two of The Stand’s three endings Stephen King fans, gather ye here: our lord and master has written a new ending to The Stand, his story of […]
Continue readingNo cause of death has been announced for songwriter and poet known for his projects Silver Jews and Purple Mountains, and his wry, witty lyrics David Berman, who was regarded as one of the most poetic voices in US indie rock, has died aged 52. His record label, Drag City, confirmed the news, but hasn’t […]
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Download this amazing free summer learning printable for kids that will guide them in reading, writing, and math learning. (And prevent the summer slide & summer learning loss!) Summer Printable for Kids Stick the printables into a 3-ring binder or just staple the packet. (I like the binder because then I can add math worksheets and handwriting worksheets.) […]
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Always dreamed of writing a book but no idea where to start? Let these book writing tips from some of the literary world’s best-selling authors help you… how to write a novel Aspiring author? Let these book writing tips from some of the literary world’s best-selling writers help you… The post Writing tips: Top authors […]
Continue readingBefore Terry Pratchett died, Gaiman told his friend he would adapt their novel about an angel and a devil stopping the apocalypse. As Good Omens starts on TV, he discusses fame, politics and honouring that promise You’d never know from watching Good Omens, Neil Gaiman’s effervescent apocalyptic comedy of errors, that he started writing it […]
Continue readingDisclosure: I partnered with Mrs. Wordsmith to bring you this information. Grow a child’s vocabulary and writing skills with Mrs. Wordsmith’s Storyteller’s Illustrated Dictionary. This deluxe, illustrated storytelling dictionary gets kids jazzed about words with over 1,000 words illustrated in entertaining cartoons. And those illustrations? They are from Craig Kellman, the Hollywood artist behind […]
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