We all dream of life in fictional worlds, especially while reading a book. Who hasn’t been jealous of a character’s life before? Their romance? Their parents? Their awesome siblings? Of course, some families are better than others (take the Plaskett-Khatchadourians from We Need to Talk About Kevin vs. the Finches from To Kill a Mockingbird, for example). Families in literature have qualities that some of us can only aspire to. They are also dysfunctional and messy in their own way of course, but that makes them all the more compassionate. Take a look at these inspiring families, and let us know which family from literature …
From Our Friends at Feed Your Need to Read From the ancient world to the grungy 90s, historical novels bring the past to life. These young adult historical fiction novels have the added advantage of getting teens (and adults too!) interested in the past, with details you wouldn’t learn in school (ahem, ancient Roman group bathrooms). The best historical novels are the ones where the historical facts and story blend together seamlessly. The novels below have the perfect amount of historical fun facts, mixed with relatable stories that just so happen to take place during important—or lost—points in history. The Book …
In honor of Valentine’s Day, we have taken a look at some great lovers from literature. Love stories are everywhere, and they are absolutely wonderful to read! They flood our hearts with emotion, perhaps giving us highly romanticized views of relationships. The best love stories are expressive and honest, connect us to the characters, and highlight the complexity of relationships. This list could go on forever, but here are some lovers to inspire your romantic spirit. Romeo and Juliet from Romeo and Juliet by William Shakespeare Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1TOGVND. These classic lovers need to be included because they have influenced …
Thrilling announcement: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter is coming to California’s Universal Studios Hollywood on April 7! While we all wait in anticipation for this magical and mysterious theme park to open, Entertainment Weekly got a sneak peek and has graciously revealed 30 photos of the new Wizarding World of Harry Potter. Perhaps EW was not being so kind, as they have only tempted us further. The wait is truly agonizing for us Harry Potter lovers! In the meantime, we can delight in these 2D pictures of Hogsmeade, Hogwarts, and a variety of wizarding landmarks. Alan Gilmore, the supervising art director for …
What do you need to do in order to be productive at work? Do you make a cup of coffee, or walk around the office before sitting down? Whatever you do, it’s probably not as odd as the things that the authors in this infographic did. Creativity is a fickle thing, and apparently that means that you have to acquire some weird habits to write great novels. Take it from Vladimir Nabokov, who wrote entire novels on little index cards, or John Cheever, who liked to strip down to his undies before he wrote. You can check out the full list on the …
