Stories vary in the degree of effect they have on their readers. Some stories let the reader meander, send them for a swirl and exit…
Being an author has its perks: writing every single day, conducting research, releasing a novel and traveling on book tours. However, the job also has…
Increasing numbers of Americans have heard the name Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie. Originally from Nigeria, Adichie came to the United States for higher education. Her name…
As a society, we have a deep fascination with writing and reading stories of the impending apocalypse and/or the end of the human race. It…
One of the thrills of reading is the freedom to be pulled into a world where you are a visitor, but can feel like a…
As a well-known and highly revered writer, Maya Angelou was an inspiring public figure, speaking out against racism, sexism and injustice. Many people are probably…
It is a commonly known fact that the first rule of Fight Club is to not talk about Fight Club. Luckily, there will be no…
Behind many great movies are original books. In fact, some of the most successful movies of all time were books first: “Harry Potter,” “The Hunger…
It could be argued that a book is successful when it pulls the reader out of his or her own life, and into someone else’s.…
Stephen King has proved himself a successful author—writing novels characterized by their edgy darkness, enthralling mystery and addicting thrill. Many of his books stand alone…