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, […]
The Art of the Personal Essay: Analyzing the Allure of Intimate Non-Fiction Writing
What do you think of when you hear the word ‘personal essay’? Let the author tell you how alluring non-fiction essay writing can be in this essay below. A personal essay could be anything from a portal that beckons its readers to come hither and disclose the magical world around us or part of a […]
Poetry in Verse: Exploring the Themes of Longing and Loss in Call Me By Your Name
Call Me By Your Name by André Aciman is a poetic testament to a summer of love, longing and queerness nestled in the bosom of Italy. This essay seeks to dive into the themes of longing and loss it contains. In the realms of literature, few narratives possess the unique ability to ensnare the readers […]
The Dynamic Duo and the Art of Humour in Good Omens: A Fantastic Neil Gaiman (and Terry Pratchett) Adaptation
Aziraphale, the angel, and Crowley, the demon, are the protagonists at the heart of Good Omens, a novel by Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett. In this essay, we discuss its latest television adaptation, how it blends humor and religion, and more. In the realm of television adaptations, few have managed to capture the essence of […]
Judging a Book by its Cover: Why is Book Cover Art as Precious as a Writer’s Words?
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, […]
A Beginner’s Guide to Building a Personal Library
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 […]