This subgenre is one I’m not too familiar with, but apparently, it’s a growing subgenre. A third world mystery is a mystery from an unfamiliar culture. I don’t think this culture has to be of a third world country, just unfamiliar to the main character. Alexander McCall Smith’s The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency was…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Third World Mystery
A Pinch of Poetry: Sound
Today we are exploring another type of poem! Sound poetry! Sound poetry is a form of poetry that explores the acoustic expression of voices/words and not necessarily the semantics behind it. It is, at its core, music with a lot of use of onomatopoeia. This type of poetry began with Dada’s poems and expanded across…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Sound
Book List: Starts with P
Another easy prompt from the 52 Book Challenge! But here are some ideas: Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir Genre: Science Fiction Average Goodreads Rating: 4.51 Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission—and if he fails, humanity and the earth itself will perish. Except that right now, he doesn’t know that.…… Continue reading Book List: Starts with P
A Study of Subgenres: Private Detective
This subgenre of mysteries is focused on the private detective. It’s kind of like a mix between amateur sleuth and police procedural! The PI has their own private business; they may be seasoned or they could be a beginner. In fact, the detective being a PI seems to be the only requirement of the subgenre!…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Private Detective
A Pinch of Poetry: Senryu
Welcome to another poetic form! This week is the Senryu. The senryu comes from Japan during the Edo period. The senryu contains 17 syllables. Just like a haiku, the three lines go 5-7-5. The topic for a senryu is different, however. A senryu is concerned with human nature and are usually sarcastic or cynical. Some…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Senryu
Book List: Starts with O
This 52 Book Club prompt should be somewhat easy but just in case, here are some ideas! One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid Genre: Romance Average Goodreads Rating: 4.01 In her twenties, Emma Blair marries her high school sweetheart, Jesse. They build a life for themselves, far away from the expectations of their parents…… Continue reading Book List: Starts with O
A Study of Subgenres: Police Procedural
This week’s mystery subgenre is the police procedural. This subgenre aims to be gritty and realistic, going through routine procedures, investigations, and maybe even leading to the courthouse. This particular subgenre emerged after World War Two with V as in Victim by Lawerence Treat. Police procedurals differ from hardboiled mysteries in its widespread ensemble cast.…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Police Procedural
A Pinch of Poetry: Rondeau
Welcome back to another pinch of poetry! This week’s form is the rondeau. As the name may suggest, this poem originated in France, by the French troubadours in the 13th century who would put these poems to song. It has 10-15 lines within three stanzas. Each line should contain 8-10 syllables. There are only two…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Rondeau
Book List: Features a Conspiracy
As I’m going through 52 Book Club for these lists, I decided to skip “has a dust jacket” as that could probably be any hardcover ever! So, the next on the list is: features a conspiracy. This is a broad category and can open a lot of doors for readers! The 7 1/2 Deaths of…… Continue reading Book List: Features a Conspiracy
Pride and Prejudice Book Tag
Time for another book tag! This tag was created by Emma at @TurnAnotherPage. I found it on Jo Lindsell’s blog here. The Bennet Sisters: A Mixed BagA book or series with an eclectic cast of characters The House in the Cerulean Sea by TJ Klune. A beautiful LGBTQ+ found family cozy fantasy! Charlotte Lucas: The…… Continue reading Pride and Prejudice Book Tag
Living For Literature 