This list explores ten bildungsroman novels, each representing unique coming-of-age journeys from different times and places, arranged chronologically according to their year of publication. The coming-of-age tale represents one of the most universally relatable literary genres insofar as it deals with a phenomenon common to almost all of us: the rite of passage from our…
20 Must-Read Short Books Under 250 Pages “The man who does not read books is no better than the man who can’t.” ~ Mark Twain Reading is a gift. Much like breathing, it is an essential part of being a living, nay thriving, human. That said, sometimes life itself gets in the way. Responsibilities and…
“What I Talk About When I Talk About Running” (WITA2R) is a memoir by Japanese author Haruki Murakami. The book is divided into four sections, each focusing on a different aspect of Murakami’s running journey. It is a reflective and introspective account of Murakami’s experiences as a runner and the impact running has had on…
About the author: Erin Morgenstern is a Theatre major, who found herself gravitating toward the mystic arts while studying studio art. She combined her love for art and all things mystical by painting tarot card decks. Quite green in the literary field, she tried her hand at writing novels around supernatural subjects. Doubleday, her debut…