Japanese literature has steadily grown popular all over the world in recent years. One particularly popular genre that has sent books flying off the shelves is that of Japanese murder mysteries, both classics and modern releases. Among them, Keigo Higashino (1958 – ) has come to be recognized internationally as one of the best Japanese…
Walking through the Harry Potter Universe: The Top 10 Harry Potter Characters of All Time
Which is your favorite Harry Potter character? We may have a host of them! Here’re the 10 best Harry Potter characters of all time, according to us. If you ask any Harry Potter fan, books or movies we don’t judge, what attracts them to this franchise, the answers will range from having grown up with…
Lessons from Hogwarts: 7 Themes and Life Lessons in the Harry Potter Books
Celebrate the legacy of Harry Potter with us this July as we discuss the many reasons behind its timelessness. Here, we will be reading about the seven important themes & life lessons takeaways from the Harry Potter universe. In the wondrous realm of Hogwarts, dear reader, I am sure you find yourself immersed in the…
The Best Works of Stephen King and Here’s Why You Should Read Them
Stephen Edwin King (1947 – ) is sometimes called the ‘King of Horror,’ and here are some of his greatest books that you should pick up to understand his mastery. If you Google “prolific writers of the 21st century”, there are high chances of finding Stephen King’s name on that list. With over 60 novels…
Breaking Boundaries: The Evolution and Influence of Modernist Literature
In the realm of literature, few movements have been as influential and boundary-breaking as modernist literature. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, this literary revolution challenged traditional storytelling conventions and gave birth to new forms of expression. From the stream-of-consciousness narrative style of James Joyce to the fragmented structure of T.S. Eliot’s…
10 Must-Read Works of Magical Realism
Magical realism isn’t a flight from reality but rather a vibrant waltz with it. Here are 10 must-read books in magical realism in international literature. Nestled between the familiar frontiers of realism and the boundless realms of fantasy within the literary landscape lies a shimmering oasis: magical realism. Here, the everyday intersects with the extraordinary,…