Each week, Bookstr gives you a look at some of the best novels in a particular genre for your continued reading list. This week, we have five YA books that are sure to make the teen in you squeal with joy: 5. Song Of The Crimson Flower Image Via Amazon This romantic drama follows Lan, a woman who cruelly rejected a man named Bao. When Lan finds Bao’s lost flute in the middle of an abandoned boat, she finds his soul trapped within the flute by an evil witch. Only love can break the spell, and …
Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island is one of the most well-known adventure novels in all of literature. The story of a young Jim Hawkins on a quest to find the mysterious Treasure Island has been adapted numerous times over the years. One of the most unique adaptations of this famous work came from Disney on this day in 2002. Image Via Amazon Treasure Planet was an animated film from the directors of Aladdin, Hercules and The Little Mermaid. It features the same plot as the novel, but uses a sci-fi setting instead of a traditional tropical island setting …
Irish author Edna O’Brien has a career that spans over sixty years, consisting of multiple novels, plays and poetry collections. Now, her entire body of work is being rewarded. O’Brien has been awarded the David Cohen Prize for Literature, which gives her 40,000 pounds in awards money. This prestigious award is considered a precursor to the Nobel prize in literature. Image Via Britannica The decision was made by a panel of judges under the chair of Mark Lawson. When deciding who should be awarded with the honor, Lawson commended O’Brien for her diverse writing portfolio: …
The latest meme to take the internet by storm is “OK boomer”, referencing the generational divide between millennials and baby boomers. The topic of “out of touch” generations is a complex one that goes beyond the meme space, and one author attempts to explore that issue in an upcoming book. Image Via Make A Meme Author and lawyer Jill Filipovic is set to write a new book titled OK Boomer: Let’s Talk: Dispatches From A Generational Divide. The book will attempt to “look beyond the humorous meme and explore issues such as student debt, healthcare and climate change. …
Today, November 26th, is one of the sweetest days of the year: it’s National Cake Day. To celebrate, here is a list of some cake books that are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth: Cake Confidence Image Via Amazon This book was written by Mandy Merriman, who runs the popular blog and Youtube channel Baking With Blondie. Her book offers guides to help you think outside the box with elaborate cake decorations, frosting styles, and many more ideas to liven up your baking skills. The Great British Baking Show: The Big Book of …
