Have you ever wondered about the necessity of coffee table books? What purpose do they serve – pure artistic manifestations or collectables? This author dives into the world of coffee books to tell you all about them. In a world inundated with digital content, coffee table books (CTB) serve as relics of a bygone era,…
Month: September 2023
5 Books to Read if You Liked Watching Wednesday on Netflix
Wednesday Addams, a part of the eclectic and ghoulish Addams Family, has a TV show of her own now, Wednesday (2022). This listicle is for fans who’d love to indulge in books with the same flavor as this dark academia-themed murder mystery. There’s much to love about Netflix’s Wednesday (2022) – from the snarky, pitch-black…
5 Must-Read Hispanic Authors and Their Most Acclaimed Works
Happy Hispanic Heritage Month, y’all! Here are 5 Hispanic authors you need to dive into at the earliest if you wish to explore Hispanic literature. The Spanish-speaking world – with its melodious cadence and expressive vocabulary – has a rich history of intricate narratives woven by their diverse authors. From the plains of Latin America…
The Best Works of Jhumpa Lahiri and Why You Should Read Them
Ahead of the publication of Lahiri’s latest work, Roman Stories, let us revisit her best publications to date and what sets them apart from other diasporic writers below. Jhumpa Lahiri is a Bengali-American writer best known for her stories about the Indian diaspora. Her family first moved to the UK, where she was born, and…
The 6 Best Mystery/Thriller Books by Keigo Higashino
Here are six books by the famous Japanese writer Keigo Higashino and why you should pick these up if you are looking to indulge in mind-boggling mystery thrillers. Keigo Higashino is undoubtedly one of the best mystery writers of our time. He got hooked on mystery fiction during high school and currently has over 40…
In Defense of Non-Fiction: Should Children Read Non-Fiction Books?
In this think piece, the author makes a case for why children should read non-fiction books for casual reading just as much as fiction and leaves some recommendations for young readers. The prospect of reading non-fiction induces lethargy and boredom in adults and children alike, especially infamous for being daunting and lacking the kind of…