There are many beliefs about the afterlife. Even within the same religions, there is contention among the beliefs. There is no way to definitively know what happens when we die, beyond faith and speculation. And this makes it such a fun topic for the literary world. The Five People You Meet in Heaven by Mitch…… Continue reading Book List: Life After Death
A Study of Subgenres: Child in Peril
Today let’s look at another mystery subgenre: the child in peril. As the name suggests, this mystery subgenre deals with the abduction of a child or putting a child in harm’s way. The hero’s goal is to save the child. Often, these stories may also portray the child as cunning and working on getting free…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Child in Peril
A Pinch of Poetry: Irregular Ode
It’s time to evaluate another ode! An irregular ode is an ode that doesn’t follow the strict elements of the other ode types. This ode, like others, are dedicated to something like love, joy, nature, or a specific person. That’s it! It’s irregular, so nor many rules! “Ode to the Confederate Dead” by Allen Tate…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Irregular Ode
Book Review: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (St. Martin’s Press)
I can’t believe I haven’t posted a review on here yet this year! Everything has been so busy, so I’ve been just doing blurb reviews on Goodreads, Storygraph, and Fable, but here we are! I recently read The Red Tent by Anita Diamant, published by St. Martin’s Press. I bought this book a year ago…… Continue reading Book Review: The Red Tent by Anita Diamant (St. Martin’s Press)
A Pinch of Poetry: Idyll
You’ve probably heard of the term idyllic. But have you heard of an idyll? This is a short pastoral poem about rustic life, created by Ancient Greece’s Theocritus. He described intimate views of every day life rather than the grand sweeping epics of the times. Examples include “The Shepard” by William Blake and “To Autumn”…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Idyll
A Study in Subgenres: Caper
Welcome to another mystery subgenre! Today we’re talking about a caper–aka a thief. What’s different about a caper is that it’s usually the main character who is the criminal. These are your heist stories, your Robin Hood retellings. Usually there’s a found family trope as characters work together to pull off the impossible. Other tropes…… Continue reading A Study in Subgenres: Caper
The Anti-Valentine’s Day Book Tag
What’s more anti-valentine’s day than doing this tag nearly a week late? I found this tag on Emily the Book Nerd’s blog, but don’t know who created it. 1. What is your favorite romance novel? Red, White, & Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston 2. What couple is your favorite from any book? OO, this is…… Continue reading The Anti-Valentine’s Day Book Tag
A Study of Subgenres: Bumbling Detective
Let’s dive back into mysteries and all their subgenres. Last time we talked about the amateur sleuth, someone who is young but cunning. Now we’re doing a full 180…sort of. The bumbling detective is a detective who is known for being clumsy or inept…and yet seems to always solve the mystery in unconventional ways. As…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Bumbling Detective
A Pinch of Poetry: Iambic Pentameter
Okay, so this isn’t a poetry form per se, but it’s a type of rhythm found in types of poetry. This one is most famous for being used in Shakespeare’s works. An iamb is a foot of an unstressed syllable followed by a stressed syllable (aka a short followed by a long syllable). Pentameter means…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Iambic Pentameter
Book List: Clones
Ever since Dolly the Sheep, clones have been a trope in science fiction novels. I’m not sure it’s a common trope–I haven’t come across many in my readings. But upon a Goodreads search, here are some books that came up! Never Let Me Go by Kazuo Ishiguro Average Goodreads Rating: 3.85 As a child, Kathy…… Continue reading Book List: Clones
Living For Literature 