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Month: April 2023

Donald Barthelme

The Best Works of Donald Barthelme & Why Should You Read Them

Posted on April 30, 2023May 1, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Donald Barthelme was a unique voice in American literature, known for his innovative and experimental approach to writing. With a career spanning several decades, Barthelme produced a wide variety of works, including short stories, novels, and essays, many of which challenged traditional narrative forms and explored new possibilities for language and storytelling. His writing was…

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10 Poetry Podcasts You Should Listen

Get Your Daily Dose of Poetry: 10 Poetry Podcasts You Should Listen To

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

The 10 Best Poetry Podcasts: If you’ve ever attended a spoken word poetry event, you know the power of poetry. Listening to a poet performing their work is an experience unlike any other – it’s emotional, hopeful, and relatable. As Jorge Luis Borges once said, “Truly fine poetry must be read aloud. A good poem…

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The Best of Charlotte Bronte

The Best Work of Charlotte Bronte & Why Should You Read Them

Posted on April 27, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

The Best Work of Charlotte Bronte: The Victorian era in English literature (1837 to 1901) was a period of great change and growth in the literary world. The industrial revolution brought about new social and cultural changes that greatly influenced the themes and styles of literature during this period. The literature of this era reflected…

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Midnight's Children by Salman Rushdie

Uncover the Best 12 Books on the Indian Partition – A Comprehensive List for History Buffs and Bookworms Alike

Posted on April 24, 2023April 25, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

The Great Books on the Indian Partition: Are you curious to dig deep into the complicated yet profound history of India’s Partition? Would you like to know what made political leaders of that time commit to such a colossal decision? Or what happened to the regular public whose lives turned upside down as the clock…

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Is Mother Dead by Vigdis Hjorth

A Guide to 13 Books on the International Booker Prize 2023 Longlist

Posted on April 21, 2023 by Ahendrila Goswami

The International Booker Prize (also popularly known as the Man Booker International Prize) is one of the most recognized and prestigious literary awards in the world. Every year, since 2016, one translation of a book in a foreign language to English and published in the UK or Ireland is granted this prize, the title and…

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NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month) Mary Oliver with her dog

What Is NaPoWriMo (National Poetry Writing Month), and Why Should You Care?

Posted on April 18, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

NaPoWriMo, also known as National Poetry Writing Month, is an annual creative writing challenge taking place every April. The purpose of NaPoWriMo is to inspire and encourage individuals to write poetry by providing them with a structured and supportive platform to do so. The challenge requires participants to write one poem a day for the…

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