Tag: literature
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On Lenore Vadenburgh and Breaking Writing Rules
In my latest Dr. Nekros story, “Diatribe and Divulgence,” we get to know Lenore Vadenburgh – Dr. Nekros’ mother. I won’t spoil too much about her if you haven’t yet read the story, but I wanted to clear a few things up that are already concerning some readers. Now, I’m no expert at writing –…
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About That Of Mice and Men Ending …
During June, July, and August, I’ve implemented my Summer Rereading Program. You can read more about it here. First up: Of Mice and Men. The first time I read it, last year, actually, I blew through it pretty quickly and didn’t reflect on it much, hence the need to reread. This time around, there’s something…
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My Summer Rereading Program
I teach a class during the school year called Modern Fiction, and it’s basically an independent reading class for upperclassmen. They get to read virtually whatever they want, but they do have to read each and every day. If you’re thinking that’s awesome, you’re right. Furthermore, as any good teacher should, I model expected behavior…
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The Night Circus by Erin Morgenstern – A Book Review
Every once in a while I’ll want to read a book due to its cover alone, and The Night Circus is one such book. I just love the red, black, and silver colors coupled with the silhouettes. Then, when I read the plot description on the back, it seemed all the more enticing. Morgenstern developed…
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The Book Thief by Markus Zusak – A Book Review
I’ll be honest, this book bored me to tears during its first three-quarters. However, the last quarter practically moved me to tears. The Book Thief is a prime example of getting the reader involved. It’s filled with such minutia, it details the day-to-day lives of the characters in such great detail and at such exhausting…
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Prince of Cats by Ron Wimberly – A Book Review
Set in Brooklyn, Prince of Cats lauds itself as The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’s B-Side. Though it uses Shakespeare’s classic work as the inspiration, Prince of Cats is its own entity, a graphic novel unlike any other, an adaptation, a reimagining, a twist on a story that was already a twist itself. And though…
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Cloud Atlas by David Mitchell – A Book Review
I’m not going to lie to you, this book took a tremendous amount of effort and, while reading it, I hated almost the entire thing. I say this as an avid reader and an outspoken lover of literature. My favorite authors are Chabon, Proulx, Auster, and McCarthy, so it’s not like I’m unaccustomed to challenging…
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New Neil Gaiman Novel In June
I just learned that Neil Gaiman has a new novel due out on June 18th, and this excites me. Gaiman won me over for life with his Sandman comic book series, and some of his books such as American Gods are splendid. Amazon has only this to describe the book: “This bewitching and harrowing tale…
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The Fault In Our Stars by John Green – A Book Review
The Fault In Our Stars is a must-read, and I don’t use that term lightly. There are some books that simply must be experienced, and this is one of them. From now on, when anyone asks me for a book recommendation, this book will be at the top of my list. I say this not…
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