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Top 10 Audiobooks To Start Listening Before 2023 Ends

Top 10 Audiobooks To Start Listening Before 2023 Ends

Posted on November 29, 2023 by Tanisha Singh

Are you still wondering if you should give audiobooks a try? Here’s your cue. Pick any of these ten audiobooks before 2023 ends. Let’s take a stroll through the audiobook timeline, starting in the late 1800s with the birth of the phonograph. Vinyl records kicked things off, especially tailored for those with visual challenges. Fast…

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On the Origins of Penny Dreadful in England

Penny Dreadfuls in Victorian England: On its Origin & Importance

Posted on October 30, 2023October 29, 2023 by High on Books

This essay delves into the history of Penny Dreadfuls in Victorian England and their continuing impact on the popular imagination. In the dimly lit streets of Victorian England, a peculiar form of entertainment emerged in the 1800s, captivating the hearts and minds of the masses – the Penny Dreadfuls. If the term – Penny Dreadfuls…

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Monster

The Horror! The Horror! – An Essay on the Origins of Monster Archetypes in Literature

Posted on October 29, 2023October 28, 2023 by Oindri Das

Before we jump into the myth pool of monsters and the various monster archetypes that became cultural touchstones, we must first ask ourselves what exactly is a monster. The Latin root ‘monere’ speaks of a portent. A monster is a messenger bearing a warning of catastrophe, a herald of the bad things to come. If…

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The Exorcist by William Peter Blatty 

5 Must-Read Modern Horror Books That You Simply Can’t Put Down

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Tanisha Singh

 For lovers of horror literature, the author has penned down a listicle of 5 must-read horror novels that will promise to tap into the fabric of modern-day anxieties. When it comes to modern horror literature, the genre has been adapted to mirror our current fears and concerns. It’s like a literary chameleon, deftly capturing the…

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Holly by Stephen King

13 New Releases to Check Out in September 2023

Posted on September 6, 2023 by Ekata Lahiri

Here are our top 13 new books for September 2023! Learn all about these new releases before you hit the bookstores this month. 2023 has been a great time for book lovers, and this month is no different. From literary fiction to young adult mysteries and moving memoirs, September has exciting new releases in store….

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Bret Easton Ellis

Bret Easton Ellis: Through the Pages of Quentin Tarantino and Stephen King

Posted on August 26, 2023August 26, 2023 by High on Books

Bret Easton Ellis Literary Influences: In a recent candid discussion about his literary influences and preferences, the critically acclaimed author, Bret Easton Ellis, delves deep into his reading habits, tracing memories from his earliest readings to the present day. A standout revelation in this introspective journey is his profound connection with filmmakers and novelists alike,…

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