Kindle book deals: ‘woke up lonely: a novel’ by fiona maazel

Kindle Book Deals: ‘Woke Up Lonely: A Novel’ By Fiona Maazel

For those who carry a bookshelf with them on-the-go, Amazon releases a variety of e-books monthly for $3.99 or less. I’m here to discover narratives written by female authors and let you know if they’re worth storing on your virtual bookshelf.   Ah, dystopias – we can’t live in them, but we can’t live without them…

Ya literature: “adult” is a state of mind

YA Literature: “Adult” Is A State Of Mind

Young adult literature is still dismissed by critics and many adults as “kids stuff”. Many people still seem to think it is trivial and not worth the effort to read it. It is anything but. YA literature has a readership that is half adult and those books are constantly on best seller lists and are…

Literary references you missed in pop culture

Literary References you Missed in Pop Culture

Anyone who is planning on going into the game industry must not underestimate the mythic structure, or the value of literature. The dated works that you study in English classes are being read decades or perhaps centuries later because they capture the ideas of our culture, and they demonstrate the invaluable principles of storytelling. Here…

‘emma approved’ premiere episode – a tick of approval

‘Emma Approved’ Premiere Episode – A Tick of Approval

In 2012 the internet was introduced to the Lizzie Bennet Diaries – a modern day online transmedia adaptation of Jane Austen’s classic Pride and Prejudice. It was a sensation to say the least. Not only did it win some amazing awards, but it captured the hearts and minds of seasoned Austen fans while introducing a…