I consider myself someone who is “well read.” While I read every day, I never really thought too much about what I was reading. Every morning I visit the same news sites, revisit the same authors, and look for new books about subjects I’m passionate about. I used to think that what I was reading was progressive and well researched, and if everyone would just read what I’m reading then maybe we would all agree. After I finished Ta-Nehisi Coates‘ Between the World and Me, I felt even more strongly about a subject I already had an established opinion on. I found Coates’ …
In response to President Donald Trump’s executive orders suspending refugee admission into the United States and restricting immigration from seven Muslim-majority countries, over 60 literary agents have listed an open call for Muslim writers to submit their work. In the vein of authors such as Khaled Hosseini and Rajaa Alsanea, agents are looking for manuscripts across all genres that aim to promote diversity, empathy, and compassion. Clelia Gore of Martin Literary Management is hosting the full list of agents on her website, where she said the following, Like so many of you, we are gravely alarmed by the present administration’s recent broad …
Some of us might be familiar with what it’s like to immigrate to the United States through stories from friends, family, or maybe our own personal experience. But for those who don’t know, there may be some misconceptions, or parts of immigrant life that seem unclear. Here are five books that look at immigrant life in America through different points of view. 1) The Namesake by Jhumpa Lahiri Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9780618485222 After Ashoke and Ashima leave Calcutta and settle in Cambridge, Massachusetts, they try to create a new life while leaving many of their customs behind. A misunderstanding leads …
President Trump’s arrival into the White House has sparked backlash from the American public as many citizens continue to line the streets and airports with signs denouncing his recent executive orders. However, he has prompted more than just protests: Some of the most well-known dystopian novels have seen a spike in sales since Trump was elected into office this past November. According to BBC News, several dystopian novels’ sales have increased exponentially, making publishers order thousands of additional copies. One of the titles is Sinclair Lewis’ It Can’t Happen Here, a novel about a charismatic man named Berzelius “Buzz” …
Valentine’s Day is coming soon, but that doesn’t mean everyone is excited. Instead of a date night and flowers, others might be looking forward to a quiet night in with a book and a glass, or bottle, of wine. It’s not all roses for us single people, and it’s just a corporate holiday anyway, right? Here’s five books to read if you hate Valentine’s Day. 1) Furiously Happy: A Funny Book About Horrible Things by Jenny Lawson Book Buttons Embed ISBN: 9781250077028 If you’re looking for a laugh this Valentine’s day, Lawson’s exploration of her battle with mental illness …
