Missed potential in Kill Your Darlings’ intriguing story
By revealing the ending in the first chapter and telling the story in reverse, there wasn’t enough to build on to keep readers engaged.
Category: Books
The Director by Daniel Kehlmann explores the moral obligations that blur the line between integrity and survival
A thought-provoking novel that captures the life of Austrian film director, G.W. Pabst, after he makes a deal with the devil
How the Doomslayer reduced an eldritch god to a mere plot point
In Doom the Dark Ages Cthulhu makes a surprise appearance as a powerful eldritch god. Unfortunately, instead of being a cosmic god of dreams, he’s been reduced to a simple disposable enemy. Stripping him from his cosmic powers and everything that makes him so terrifying.
Bookstores strive to keep their doors open
Held together by loyal readers, how bookstores survive in the Amazon era.
Graphic nonfiction, This Place: 150 Years Retold, reveals key milestones in Indigenous history in Canada
Let’s get on a time machine and travel through the past 150 years in the Indigenous community to gain some eye-opening experiences from this anthology.
TikTok has become a Best-Selling machine, surging book sales
The success of Cain’s Jawbone, Iron Widow, and the author Colleen Hoover can be credited to Booktok.
Graphic novel series, Surviving The City, depicts an Indigenous woman’s struggles against modern colonialism
It’s a breath of fresh air to see this type of realistic representation that is very much needed compared to a fantasy or crazy zombie action novel.
Apocalyptic fiction has lessons for surviving the pandemic
Two YA novel series, The Maze Runner and Gone, narrate the kind of story we are already a part of..
What the manga horror legend Junji Ito does to make his work terrifying
Ito is considered one of the greats of the horror manga genre, and there is a clear reason why.
Why no one can “avada kedavra” the Harry Potter franchise
No magic necessary! Harry Potter has nailed the formula on how to sustain itself in an ever-changing world of pop culture.
The Hidden Oracle: a mythical and daring start to Rick Riordan’s series, The Trials of Apollo
This adventurous YA fantasy novel is filled with imagination and creativity.
(You) Set Me on Fire by Mariko Tamaki is exciting and relatable
Playing with fire is always going to hit you in the face and leave you with scars that you can’t wipe away. And it hurts, even more, when it’s caused by people who you used to love. Then, you have to hide it from your friends. What would they think of you?
Scarlet: The Lunar Chronicles is an intriguing sci-fi adventure
The novel has depth and the overall story is very well-developed. It is perfect for readers who want a mix of action and mystery.
Why we should read Charles Bukowski
If you want to write real, learn it from Bukowski.
Bulleh Shah’s poems have impacted people of every age for generations
The Punjabi poet lived through turbulent times and continues to be read widely today.
Take note, Hollywood: Three new and relevant YA novels that deserve their own movie adaptation
With “The Hate U Give” set to hit theatres soon, here are a few more books in young adult fiction that should be getting the Hollywood treatment next.
This Is the Story of You is a tale of triumph, family, and love through the wake of a storm
A story of perseverance and never losing sight of family and friends, even in the wake of a storm, this novel provides for a heartfelt, impactful, and emotional YA novel
A Novel with Reality Troubles–Frost Blood Shows a View You Did Not Expect.
Mental Health, Racism, and Prejudice all in a fantasy novel you did not expect to relate from.
Scythe: a twisted story with a cliffhanger ending.
This book will make you wish it never ended.
Salt to the Sea takes you on an emotional rollercoaster into one of the least-known events of WWII
Four people make a surprising alliance to save each other from the inevitable end.
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