Here’s a list of 6 banned books that have borne the brunt of regressive criticism across countries and cultures throughout history. Books won’t stay banned. They won’t burn. Ideas won’t go to jail. – Alfred Whitney Griswold The phenomenon of books being kept away from the reading masses is not new. In the past, the…
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Did it Really Happen Like That? 15 Best Books With an Unreliable Narrator
Below is a subjective list of 15 very compelling reads featuring an unreliable narrator. They are bound to leave you grappling for the truth! I neither expect nor solicit belief –Edgar Allan Poe, The Black Cat Trying to define an unreliable narrator leaves us tangled in the unenviable position of trying to explain a reliable…
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 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…
A Guide to the 10 Books on the JCB Prize for Literature Longlist 2023
Here is all that you need to know about the ten books on the JCB Prize for Literature longlist in 2023. The JCB Prize for Literature announced its longlist for 2023 on September 2nd. 2023 marks the sixth year after the prize’s foundation in 2018. This year’s longlist of ten titles includes four translations and…