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Month: July 2023

The Cultural Phenomenon of Harry Potter - Harry-Potter-Day

Magic Beyond the Page: The Cultural Phenomenon of Harry Potter

Posted on July 31, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

Let us take you through all the markers of a cultural phenomenon that the Harry Potter universe has bestowed on the Muggles, making the fantastical universe come alive in popular imagination! “Mr. and Mrs. Dursley, of number four Privet Drive, were proud to say that they were perfectly normal, thank you very much.” ~ Opening…

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The Sixth Extinction An Unnatural History by Elizabeth Kolbert

Eco-Literature: 5 Books That Will Help You Get Started With Reading on the Environment

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Arghya Sarkar

Whether you’re an ardent environmentalist or simply someone seeking a deeper connection with the world around you, these 5 books on eco-literature invite you to explore a multitude of themes surrounding the environment.  As July rolls around, the warmth of summer embraces us, and the world seems to come alive in vibrant hues of green….

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The Name of the Rose

The Challenges of Adapting a Book into a Movie: The Name of the Rose by Umberto Eco

Posted on July 28, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Umberto Eco’s literary masterpiece, The Name of the Rose, was adapted to the screen in 1986. Here’s a discussion of the challenges in adapting Eco’s novel and how the filmmakers overcome them in the course of the movie.  Adapting a beloved book to the silver screen has long been a topic of discussion between those…

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Book Clubs

The Importance of Book Clubs in Modern Reading Cultures

Posted on July 19, 2023 by Shravani Sawant

In a world dominated by screens and digital distractions, book clubs have rekindled the joy of reading and restored the communal experience of storytelling. Learn more about the importance of book clubs below! Book reading is usually considered a solitary activity. But picture this: it’s you and your friends, or a bunch of strangers, sitting…

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The Inheritance Trilogy

The Best Works of N.K. Jemisin and Why You Should Read Them

Posted on July 13, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

Let us dive into the intricate worldbuilding and variety of themes in the best works of N.K. Jemisin, and understand why you must pick them up as your next read! Speculative fiction – an umbrella term encompassing the genres of horror, science fiction and fantasy – takes us to a place outside the rules of…

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New Books To Read In July:

10 New Books to Look Forward to in July 2023

Posted on July 12, 2023 by Madhav Mehrotra

From memoir to fantasy and romance to history, here are our picks for the 10 books you must look forward to in July 2023. Have you made a list of the books that you wish to dive into this July? We suggest you explore some of the most anticipated July 2023 book releases before you…

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