The novel is a big canvas. It allows for complexity and a deep dive into character—ample space for readers to explore and contemplate. The price for this experience is time—it can take several hours to several months to read a novel, depending on its girth. It’s easy to assume a short story would be less […]
Writing is a strange art form: the whole and the individual parts are equally important. The complete book is a discrete thing, but it can be broken down into characters, twists, and, of course, incredible lines—the sort of lines that make us swoon, lines we carry with us for the rest of our lives as […]
“Life is short, Break the Rules. Forgive quickly, Kiss SLOWLY. Love truly. Laugh uncontrollably And never regret ANYTHING That makes you smile.” Mark Twain’s words celebrate the simple pleasures in life—including the sweet nothings we book lovers treasure finding in our favorite books. A gloriously worded declaration of love can remind readers of just how wonderful it […]
The Oscars are all about the movies, but it’s usually a good night for book lovers too. This year, for example, four of the nine nominees for Best Picture are adaptations of books—The Wolf of Wall Street, 12 Years a Slave, Captain Phillips (A Captain’s Duty), and Philomena (The Lost Child of Philomena Lee). Of course, it […]
