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…
Lovecraftian horror has been the cornerstone of the horror genre in pop culture. It comes from the famous horror writer, H.P. Lovecraft. Learn more about his best works and the horror genre they gave rise to below! Human imagination has been spellbound by horror for a long time. It has spread its terrifying tendrils throughout…
Let us look at some of the most famous works of Ernest Hemingway, one of the most important writers of The Lost Generation, and what makes his writing so unique and enjoyable. Amidst the ravaged world left in the wake of World War 1, there appeared a gathering of writers troubled by the weight of…
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…
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…
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…