Our lives are shaped by all kinds of books. Some, however, fail to be recognized by the general public. They may be considered good by those who read them, but they just don’t get the recognition they deserve. Many of these books slip through the cracks and remain unread by you! Here are 11 novels we think should have received the highest praise, that you should definitely read them (if you haven’t already): 1. Kira-Kira by Cynthia Kadohata One of the most underrated young adult novels of all time, Kira-Kira tells the story of two sisters, Katie and Lynn, the …
Starting May 24th, we can expect to see some new faces at the Palace Theatre in London. The new cast photos of ‘Harry Potter and the Cursed Child’ have been released…and we couldn’t be more excited. We can’t imagine anyone taking the place of the amazing actors who played the original troupe, the new cast looks ready to take on the wizarding world. While Albus has clearly inherited his grandmother’s kind eyes, Draco’s son shares his father’s conniving looks, and Hermione looks strong and wise (a requirement for anyone who dares to take on her personality). The company …
We’ve all been there: as you reach the final pages of a book, you start to feel an impending doom. As you get to the last page, you read a little slower. Trying to soak in every sentence, making sure you don’t miss a thing. And then it’s over. Image courtesy of Giphy Don’t worry, you’re not alone in the deep, debilitating sadness you now feel. In fact, every good book should leave you wanting more. Here are 7 ways you can know for sure that you’re suffering from book withdrawal: 1. You feel a deep sadness that you can’t quite explain. …
Sometimes all you need is a good read and a good cry. We’ve gone through our list of heartbreakers (it’s been an emotional process) and provided you with nine books that will leave your pages tear-drenched. 1. The Boy in the Striped Pajamas by John Boyne We all read the book, we all saw the movie, and we were all devastated. In the novel, the son of a Nazi officer befriends a young Jewish boy in the concentration camp run by his father. The boys become fast friends, despite the circumstance, showing the power of unbiased love. The story ends up …
Some books were written solely for children, and some were written for adults. Others somehow manage to blur those lines. Here are 7 young adult books that can be read at any point in your life and the themes will still hold true: 1. The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time by Mark Haddon Christopher John Francis Boone’s life revolves around logic. He knows every prime number up to 7,057 but hates to be touched. This young boy with high-functioning autism goes on a journey to solve the murder of a neighborhood dog. This touching novel challenges our …
