Romance novels are ubiquitous and infamous, but also very well loved. The covers are known for their scantily clad men, bursting with six-packs, gorgeous locks of thick hair, and penetrative gaze that says “I can protect you!” Those who appear on the covers are often a mystery: Who are they? Are they a career romance novel cover model? Top romance cover model, Jason Baca, opened up about this unique line of work. Baca is not just a normal book model: He holds the record for being on the most covers! Chances are, you’ve seen him on a number of …
There are some great friendships in Game of Thrones, and some not so great ones… Imagine if you lived in Westeros: You would need some very loyal friends. Would you be friends with the heroes that make us come back to the show every Sunday? Take our quiz to see to see who your best friend would be in George RR Martin’s world! Feature courtesy of What’s the Mashup?
Sometimes you don’t want to dive into the worlds of expansive novels but would rather start and finish a book in the same day. Sometimes you simply don’t have enough time to devote to The Infinite Jest or Anna Karenina. Short novels and novellas can be read in an afternoon and be just as effective as a 1000-page novel or lengthy series. These nine stories are a master class in pithy style. Flowers for Algernon by Daniel Keyes Keyes’s story is the prime example of short but powerful. This study of the human condition is about Charlie Gordon, a mentally unstable man, who undergoes surgery to …
A cult classic is usually ignored by the general public, but ecstatically raved about by a small group. These books were either ignored until years after publication, critically bashed when they were released, yet beloved by fans, or just books that a small group loved despite most people never appreciating it. These fans are often incredibly dedicated to the work, bringing up the novel or collection any chance they can. Here are 10 of the best cult classics with the most enthusiastic fanbases. 1. Jesus’ Son by Denis Johnson Jesus’ Son is made up of interconnected events in the life of our unnamed junkie protagonist. Everything about the …
There’s some exciting technology coming out for readers: Many new companies are capitalizing off of the ubiquity of smartphones to create weekly and monthly serial literature through apps. New self-published authors can release their material by chapter or with monthly short stories thanks to these exciting new reading apps. Similar to literary magazines or TV shows that release a section of the story each week, these apps work on a subscription-base platform. Some apps, like RADISH or Serial Box, use undiscovered authors’ stories to create different series that subscribers can follow. Serial Box allows you to read a pilot episode and if you enjoy it, you can sign …
