Fairy tales have been a staple in children's literature for centuries. They are stories that have been passed down from generation to generation, and have become a beloved part of our cultural heritage. But why are fairy tales so important? In this post, we'll explore the benefits of reading fairy tales, and why they should [...]
March 2023 Reading Challenge Discover Books Click here to join the Challenge and earn bonus points! Once Upon a Time. . . What is a fairy tale? I don't know if there's a "technical" literary definition of what constitutes a fairy tale. I could look it up, but chances are, I'd find many different answers [...]
What could possibly be more lovely than reading French books near Valentine's Day? You don't have to know French, of course, to appreciate the City of Love! There are many French authors whose works have been translated for you to enjoy. And France overall has inspired plenty of writers for setting, characters, and culture. Having just spent a month studying abroad and exploring various French cities, I definitely fell in love with how the French appreciate books! In this blog, I'll try to show you bits and pieces of French magic, especially for bookworms like yourselves.
February 2023 Discover Books Reading Challenge Recommendations Click here to join the Challenge and earn bonus points! In February, it's natural for our hearts and minds to turn to romance. Pink and red hearts are everywhere, as are mushy jewelry ads and shopping aisles filled with candy and flowers. Whether you think Valentine's Day is [...]
The Last Hours trilogy, inspired by Charles Dickens’s “Great Expectations,” depicts the aftermath of Cassandra Clare’s #1 New York Times bestselling Infernal Devices trilogy. Set in 1903 at the rise of the Edwardian era in London, The Last Hours follows the lives of the next generation of The Infernal Devices’ main characters, their children. With the new generation of Shadowhunters comes new [...]
Isabel Allende, having sold more than 75 million books globally, is one of the most widely read authors in the world. Her 25 remarkable books have been translated into over 40 languages and have been adapted into plays, ballets, radio programs, operas, and 2 feature films. Ms. Allende is a widely celebrated novelist, feminist, and [...]