Bret Easton Ellis Literary Influences: In a recent candid discussion about his literary influences and preferences, the critically acclaimed author, Bret Easton Ellis, delves deep into his reading habits, tracing memories from his earliest readings to the present day. A standout revelation in this introspective journey is his profound connection with filmmakers and novelists alike,…
Do you judge a book by its cover? Here, we try to understand why the book cover art is just as precious as the author’s work and how it influences the choice of books we read. “The more I think about it, the more I am convinced that a cover is a sort of translation,…
Excited to catch up on the Booker Prize nominations in 2023? Here’s a guide to the 13 books that have made it to the Booker Prize 2023 Longlist. The Booker Prize – presented yearly – is one of the most prestigious literary awards. On August 1, 2023, the Booker Prize judges’ committee revealed this year’s…
Lihaaf (Ismat Chughtai) bears queer connotations, and this essay shall look into the politics of repression and violence that it seeks to question and explore. Lihaaf (Ismat Chughtai) entered the circle of Indian literature in 1942 when it was published in a literary magazine in Lahore called Adab-i-Latif. The story has earned a reputation for its forwardness…
Want to build yourself a personal library but don’t know where to begin? Let us take you through the 7 essential steps of building a personal library. A personal library, you say? In 2023? Who has the time to read books, let alone build a personal library? It’s true that humans are collectively reading lesser…
Winner of the Kirkus Prize and the Stonewall Book Award, How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones is a moving testament to everything that makes us who we are, from our mother’s love to our sexual identity. Published in 2019 by Simon and Schuster, How We Fight For Our Lives by Saeed Jones…