If one were to tune into the Supreme Court confirmation hearing of Judge Neil Gorsuch, they could expect to hear about the nominee’s views on all of the controversial topics surrounding the issues in today’s society. You know, hot button issues like Harry Potter. While answering a question during his hearing, Gorsuch made a comparison between his doctor supervisor’s office and the famous J.K. Rowling fantasy novels. #Gorsuch described his dissertation supervisor’s office at Oxford like something out of Harry Potter. He also just said “golly” — Tessa Berenson (@tcberenson) March 21, 2017 What Gorsuch was talking about when he made …
For some people, nothing will ever feel better than the sensation of turning paper page after paper page. For others, the ease and noise of the audiobook trumps the hard copy nowadays. I think a paper book is still better, though – here are five reasons why… 1. A Nod to the Original Audiobooks may be a relatively new sensation, but people have been reading books for at least five centuries, since the advent of the printing press. There’s a sense of being part of a larger history of readers when picking up a book, a history that doesn’t translate …
Every March 17, people commemorate the life of Ireland’s patron Saint Patrick with a celebration. People remember the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and revel in the culture of the Irish people. In the midst of Lent, the holiday – which began in the 17th century – allowed the Irish people to relax from religious practices for a day and celebrate their national culture. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re taking a look at the nine best books written by Irish authors. They would be perfect reading companions for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities! 9. The Lion, the Witch, and …
Every March 17, people commemorate the life of Ireland’s patron Saint Patrick with a celebration. People remember the arrival of Christianity in Ireland and revel in the culture of the Irish people. In the midst of Lent, the holiday – which began in the 17th century – allowed the Irish people to relax from religious practices for a day and celebrate their national culture. To celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, we’re taking a look at the nine best books written by Irish authors. They would be perfect reading companions for your St. Patrick’s Day festivities! 9. The Lion, the Witch, and …
Movies can bring the words of authors to life. They can also completely change the tone and content an author was trying to convey, sullying the work for generations to come. The majority of movie adaptations are positive, but some just can’t live up to the book, even in the eyes of authors. Here are ten movie adaptations the original author despised: 1) The Shining – Stephen King King has pivoted back and forth about Stanley Kubrick’s famous horror adaptation. According to a FAQ, King said, “There’s a lot to like about it. But it’s a great big …
