25 Things You Should Know About Character
Previous iterations of the “25 Things” series: 25 Things Every Writer Should Know 25 Things You Should Know About Storytelling
Top 10 Best Novels of the Last 20 Years
Books The ten novels on this list all substantiate the belief that books are the most elastic, introspective, human and entertaining form of media that exist. Not movies, not music, not art, not the theatre. A famous author once said that novels are the best way for two human beings to connect with each other. I believe this, and I believe that people who do not find pleasure in words have never had the opportunity to read one of the great novels.
30 Very Funny Books
It's a dreary day, so I thought I'd indulge myself and come up with a list of my favorite comedies. A caveat, however: this is not a fancy English-professor-y list of the finest, most exquisitely crafted, most erudite or intellectually sophisticated works on paper in the language. This is a list of the books that make me laugh until my mascara starts to run. These are books to read over your first cup of coffee or just before you go to sleep . Remember: a day you've laughed is day you haven't wasted--even if you didn't get out of bed. Some days you need a jump-start to get to the funny parts of life.
The 13 scariest books of all time NOT written by Stephen King
Yes, we all know King is the Sultan of Scare, and that books like The Shining, Salem's Lot, and It will make you quake in your fuzzy slippers. But here are 13 books that'll start the shivers while spreading the wealth. SILENCE OF THE LAMBS Thomas Harris This isn't the first time we'd meet the psychopathic Hannibal Lecter—that'd be Red Dragon—but it was the most eerie.
Books that will induce a mindfuck
Here is the list of books that will officially induce mindfucks, sorted alphabetically by author. Those authors in bold have been recommended by one or more people as being generally mindfucking - any books listed under their names are particularly odd. You're welcome to /msg me to make an addition to this list.
You Are A Short Story, He Was A Novel
You are a short story. You start in the middle maybe, and you don’t have a long word count. A few pages. A short arc.
25 Banned Books That You Should Read Today
Almost since the dawn of publishing, books have been banned for one reason or another. Many notable banned books are also compelling reads from classic or contemporary literature. This list summarizes 25 of the most controversial banned books from throughout history. #1 To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee
'One Day' chronicles a perfect connection between imperfect people - Baltimore Dating
The recent release of the movie adaptation of the international bestseller One Day by David Nicholls was subject to reviews which by in large lamented that the motion picture failed to do the novel justice. Many critics accused the film of glossing over crucial chapters and trading the novel’s deft intertwining of humor and heartbreak for an uneven tone and well-meaning yet lackluster portrayals by Anne Hathaway and Jim Sturgess. The negative press is a bit disheartening given the film’s trailer provided snippets of what appeared to be an elegantly fluid representation of the book, likely to have piqued moviegoers’ interest. However, regardless of whether or not the movie leaves something to be desired, audiences needn’t worry about any dissatisfaction after reading the book itself. The novel chronicles twenty years of a relationship between two best friends who could also be soul mates.
30 Books I’m Glad I Read Before 30
In various ways, these 30 books convey some of the philosophy of how Angel and I live our lives. I honestly credit a fraction of who I am today to each title. Thus, they have indirectly influenced much of what I write about on this site. A medley of both fiction and nonfiction, these great reads challenged my internal status quo, opening my mind to new ideas and opportunities, and together they gave me a basic framework for living, loving, learning and working successfully. If you haven’t read these books yet, I highly recommend doing so.
