Every now and again a new literary genre comes forth. It is typically an amalgamation of other genres. Or at least, you can find traces of other… Read more “Evaluating Genre: How the Gothic Genre Influences Teen Lit”
Category: Books
The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature
The world of publishing is a game of chance. This game is played no matter whether you are a writer vying for publication, a publisher taking a… Read more “The Algorithm of Books: The Mistake of Applying Mathematical Equations to Literature”
The Fiction about Non-Fiction
I read fiction. My degrees are based in fiction. I mean, I have actual degrees. They aren’t fake. They just have to do with reading and writing fiction.… Read more “The Fiction about Non-Fiction”
My End-of-the-World Book List
In the event of the apocalypse or some other life-as-we-know-it-altering occurrence, I may not be able to take my whole collection of books with me to the… Read more “My End-of-the-World Book List”
On the Launch Pad: A Review of Ender’s Game
On Friday afternoon, I rushed out of the office to the movie theater to catch the 5:30 showing of Ender’s Game. I apologize that this post comes… Read more “On the Launch Pad: A Review of Ender’s Game”
A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula
Last night I sat down with great anticipation to watch NBC’s Dracula. It was a perfect addition to my monstrous month of all things monster-ly! With my… Read more “A Monstrous Interpretation of Dracula”
Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue
When you study literature, they often tell you that you should not read texts in translation. It is best to read them in their original language because… Read more “Lost in Translation?: On Reading Foreign Works in Your Native Tongue”
Vintage Books and the Stories they Tell
The only thing that equals the smell of a new book is perhaps the musty and dusty smell of an old book. The only thing that rivals… Read more “Vintage Books and the Stories they Tell”
Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story
Genre is defined as “a category of artistic, musical, or literary composition characterized by a particular style, form, or content,” (http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/genre). Human beings by nature like to… Read more “Evaluating Genre: Dissecting the Popularity of the Mixed-Genre Story”
The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale
Post-apocalyptic stories have grown very popular in recent years. These stories have origins or back-stories that run the gambit of reasons for the end of society as… Read more “The End of the World as We Know It: Understanding the Popularity of the Post-Apocalyptic Tale”
Writer vs the World 