Another challenge from 52 Books! I feel like genre defining is very subjective but here are some ideas: Frankenstein by Mary Shelly This obviously the beginning of the science fiction genre. Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier Arguably a definer of gothic literature. Dungeon Crawler Carl by Matt Dinniman A genre definite of LitRPG! The Hunger…… Continue reading Book List: Genre Defining Read
Disney Halloween Movies Book Tag
Another tag I found from Emily the Book Nerd! I grew up on these DCOMs and it’s my favorite time of year so let’s do it! Halloweentown: where is your favorite place to go on Halloween? Halloween to me is a month(s) long activity so I have to say the pumpkin patch of course! Under…… Continue reading Disney Halloween Movies Book Tag
A Study of Subgenres: Billionaire Romance
We are moving into the subgenres of the romance genre! We’re starting with billionaire romances 🙂 In this type of romance, the love interest is very wealthy, and the protagonist gets drawn into that wealth, like a modern-day Cinderella story. Common tropes you may see in this genre include a power dynamic between the couple–something…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: Billionaire Romance
A Pinch of Poetry: Alliteration
Today we are talking about another poetic device rather than a poetic form. Alliteration is repetition of the first consonant sound. Nearly every tongue twister you know uses alliteration. Remember, though, it’s the sound not the actual consonant. You can use K’s and hard C’s for example! This can be used to emphasize theme, rhytym,…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Alliteration
Book List: Requires Suspension of Disbelief
Time for another list! I was going to do a review, but I was just so tired, so maybe one soon! These are books that might make you pretend for a little while. Weyward by Emilia Hart Genre: Magical Realism Average Goodreads Rating: 4.05 2019: Under cover of darkness, Kate flees London for ramshackle Weyward…… Continue reading Book List: Requires Suspension of Disbelief
The Autumn Book Tag
Now that it’s officially autumn, let’s do a tag for it! This tag I found from Emily the Book Nerd’s Blog, but it was created by Jenn at Jenniely. Hot Chocolate: What is your comfort book? This is hard because I don’t really have a comfort book, I’m always reading new things. It used to…… Continue reading The Autumn Book Tag
A Study of Subgenres: YA Mystery
Our final subgenre within the mystery umbrella is the young adult mystery! Aka mysteries aimed for the target audience of 13-18 year olds. As the term adolescent is relatively new, so would the YA subgenre be. But mysteries of course date back to Poe and Christie, if not earlier. Usually there is a puzzle where…… Continue reading A Study of Subgenres: YA Mystery
A Pinch of Poetry: Verse
Today we are going to talk about a part of poetry rather than a poetic form The verse: a single metrical line of poetry. Though it can also be taken to refer to any type of poetry. If you’re reading the “second verse” you’re reading the second stanza. “Free verse” is a poem without any…… Continue reading A Pinch of Poetry: Verse
Book List: Spans a Decade
The next challenge for 52 Book Challenge is to read a book that spans a decade or more. Here are some ideas! The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab Genre: Fantasy Average Goodreads Rating: 4.16 France, 1714: In a moment of desperation, a young woman makes a Faustian bargain to live forever—and is…… Continue reading Book List: Spans a Decade
Romance Reader Book Tag
Again, I found this tag from Emily the Book Nerd! The tag was originally created by Romance Queen of Booktube and Not Just Romance Novels. I love all genres, with fantasy being my favorite and mystery my least favorite, but romance is definitely up there in my list of faves. As an avid romance reader, I figured I’d…… Continue reading Romance Reader Book Tag
