In 1997, Harry Potter and The Sorcerer’s Stone first came to print. No one could have anticipated just how popular the series would become, least of all its author J.K. Rowling, who was turned away by a staggering twelve publishers on her journey to authordom. As the world fell in love with its enchanting characters […]
Rick Riordan may be most famous for creating the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series that follows the titular demigod on numerous quests, but many don’t realize that he’s also authored a number of other series. And get this… a lot of them take place in the same universe as his original releases! The name […]
There are unfortunately still some people who think that reading books that were intended for children after you are a child is something wrong or weird. But of course, as those of us who can appreciate a good book when we read one know, the intended audience has nothing to do with how enjoyable a […]
There’s no denying the impact that J. K. Rowling has had on the world of fantasy books. The Harry Potter series has meant a lot of things to a lot of people, whether they’re kids or adults. Now, of course, there’s nothing wrong with enjoying a good kid’s book, especially one as popular as this […]
We’ll be taking a closer look at some of the best works of fiction by Spanish and Latino authors. These books are best enjoyed during Hispanic Heritage Month, which occurs every year from September 15th to October 15th. So, if you’re looking for something to read this month, you’re in luck as we provide you […]
Do you want to know the best books you should read that came from between 2000 and 2009? If so, don’t worry because we have compiled a selection of our favorite books from this decade. To help you, we’ve listed these in alphabetical order instead of chronological. Books Of The Decade 2000 – 2009 2666 […]
If you’re a surfer, you will know that no matter how fun and exciting the sport can be, it is also extremely dangerous. With the risk of being wiped off your board and hitting submerged obstacles under the water, it is vital to protect yourself with the appropriate safety gear. Head-related injuries are unfortunately quite […]
Are you suffering from a serious case of book depression? We know all too well how that feels. You find the perfect book, you devour the pages at lightning speed, fall head over heels for the characters, get caught up in their fantastical worlds, and then all of sudden, it’s over. No more content to […]
Sadly, the Percy Jackson and the Olympians series is only five books long, and when you close the cover on the final book, “Percy Jackson and the Last Olympian”, it’s possible that your child is not ready to leave this magical world. And what a magical world it is – just have a look at […]
Back in 2016 the first main Harry Potter spin off project was released being Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them. This meant that for the first time since the Deathly Hallows released, fans of the franchise had something new to look forward to experiencing. This movie spawned 2 sequels in the years since its […]
Most anime fans will have heard the terms manga and light novels used when talking about any adaptations. But what exactly is a light novel? In this article, we’ll explain what a light novel is and how it differs from regular novels and manga. What Is A Light Novel? Light novels are short, fast-paced novels […]
Many of us will find that there are so many great books out there and simply not enough time to read them all. Especially with the rush of modern life, not all of us have the time to regularly sit down and get into a good book, let alone finish lots of them. Thankfully, audiobooks […]
The invention of the Kindle, a portable electronic device that allows you to read massive amounts of books all in the palm of your hand, revolutionized the act of reading. Along with other wireless e-readers, the Kindle made it so that book fans would no longer have to heave around a heavy pile of books […]
The Diary Of A Wimpy Kid franchise has proven to be immensely successful, and this success has helped to create a whole new generation of book readers in an age continually dominated by online digital entertainment. As part of that success, the franchise has spawned numerous printed books, numerous live-action, and animated feature adaptations, as […]
Harry Potter is one of the biggest fictional franchises in human history, besting even the Lord of the Rings book series in terms of sheer size and scope. The books, first published in the Summer of 1997, very quickly took the world by storm, and the ensuing rights battle over the franchise from studios such […]
There are not many books or series of books that we could call a truly defining feature of the genre. These great tomes typically are books that people ‘must read’ at some point in their lives, not just to tout themselves as a lover of a particular genre of fiction, but also to understand literature […]
It is common for those who love audiobooks to wonder whether their monthly amazon prime payment covers Audible. You might expect the answer to this to be an obvious yes, no answer. However, this is not the case. If you’re wondering whether Amazon Prime includes Audible, read on! What Is Audible? Audible is an audiobook […]
Annotating anything is adding notes that give commentary or clarification on the topic at hand. Annotating books (including fiction and nonfiction), poetry, essays, and even photographs is possible. Such notes are generally seen in the margins of a document. Any book, in principle, may be annotated. You must establish the practice of annotating your thoughts […]
The modern world has become a hurried place, with lots of rushing about for our jobs or our social life. It can be exhausting! Even worse, it gives us less time to settle down and put time into certain hobbies, like reading a good book. This is where audiobooks come in. Audiobooks allow you to […]
There are a number of fiction genres, but perhaps the most popular in all contemporary literature is realistic fiction, which is rather an odd name. These two words that seem to be at odds with one another come together to form something that resonates with innumerable readers across the globe, but what exactly is realistic […]
We were likely all told by our elders and our teachers that reading is a good thing. We were all probably told that we should read much more often, right? Well, it does make sense. Reading has plenty of benefits, and yes – one of those is that reading can make you smarter! But you’re […]
The world of Middle Earth is vast and complex, with 4 books released by Tolkien himself charting the story of one of its grandest tales and many more released posthumously, with his son Christopher editing them. It is one of the best-selling books ever written and has inspired the modern fantasy books and genre to […]
When it comes to publishing books, the average length of a novella is influenced by the genre. Most sci-fi epic novels are much longer than romance novels. While there is no specific rule as to how long a novella should be, there is a general understanding of which length of writing fits under which umbrella. […]
The film Into the Wild is based on Jon Krakauer’s book of the same name, which tells the true story of Christopher (better known as Chris) McCandless, a young American man who, in the early 1990s, went on a strange “escape” from society, which did not have a happy ending and instead was quite tragic. […]
Fiction is all about exploring ideas, themes, and worlds beyond that of our own. While contemporary fiction tends to explore within the confines of our reality, but with characters not a part of our reality, there are many genres of fiction that go far beyond this and create whole universes that exist in complete separation […]
The Maze Runner is a science fiction young adult dystopia series with the first book being published in 2009 which were written by James Dashner. This series became massively popular upon gaining traction, and the series only got more popular as the earlier entries in the series started to get adapted into mainstream movie series. […]
Fantastical aspects have always been a component of narrative, as proven by the gods, terrible monsters, and magic that can be found in ancient myths, folklore, and religious literature all across the world. Fantasy as a genre of book is much more modern, and it varies from its forefathers in that its authors are well-known, […]
The After series is a young-adult fiction collection that follows Tessa Young, a recent high school graduate, as she begins her new college life. Not only does she methodically organize her life, but so does her overachieving mother. But when Tessa meets complicated rebel Hardin Scott, her entire existence changes. The narrative became incredibly famous […]
Frodo’s journey from the Shire to Mordor in The Lord of the Rings is split into three books which we will cover in more detail below. These three books are able to be found on bookshelves and in movie streaming platforms everywhere. The Lord of the Rings was first presented this way in print in […]
Coraline first entered our lives as a dark children’s novella in 2002. Written by Neil Gaiman and published by Bloomsbury and HarperCollins, Coraline evoked both fear and amazement in its readers. Soon after, in 2009, it made its first appearance on the big screen, and it was nominated for and won several of the film […]
My love of a good raunchy read started at a relatively young age and I have naughty Wattpad fanfiction to thank for the unstoppable obsession with erotic novels. Romance books come in many forms and varieties. There are hundreds of sub-genres, classic tropes, typical characters and they all have varying heat levels to the stories. […]
Colleen Hoover is a #1 New York Times bestselling author of primarily romance. Her novels garner a lot of attention, and luckily for us, there are a lot of them. Her works are classified as New Adult, Young Adult, and Women’s Fiction. If you tend to gravitate toward this genre, then this list is perfect […]
Many people love murder mystery novels because they are impossible to put down and will take you along for the ride as the detective or protagonists gather clues and information in order to solve the mystery. Let’s have a little look at what really counts as a murder mystery and what key elements they should […]
Light novels are incredibly popular in Japan and are usually aimed at teenage audiences in middle and high school. As a result, similar to manga aimed at such audiences, some light novels have seen incredible success over the years! Some light novels become so popular, in fact, that they are often later adapted into anime […]
We’ve all heard of Star Wars, right? It’s not only one of the biggest franchises in human history, but it’s also one of the most fleshed-out fictional universes in the entirety of nerd culture. Legions of fans have dedicated themselves to understanding the galaxy far far away, and this extends well outside of enjoying the […]
Reading is one of the world’s simplest pleasures , and one of the best ways to spend your time. As well as this, it can also be incredibly beneficial for bolstering your imagination and creativity. The only trouble is, not every book can easily be recommended to everyone. There is perhaps no better time to […]
If you are a fan of classic literature and you have not read any Jane Austen novels, suffice it to say, that you are missing out. While some of the famed author’s novels may be a little difficult to start off with, especially if it is your first time reading a novel from this era, […]
Being a parent of younger children means that you will sometimes struggle to find content which is perfectly suited for them. Year by year, media like books which were once interesting to them will no longer be and they will have new tastes which you will have to match. With books this is very clear […]
A stroll into your nearest Christian bookshop can be a little overwhelming, to say the least. There are so many different books to choose from it can almost put you off trying to pick one altogether. And then if you look online the options increase massively. So where do you start? In this article, we’ll […]
Your three-year-old can enjoy literature just as much as older children, but to really get them hungry for more, you need to be choosing the right books. That’s why we’ve put together this list of the best books for 3-year-olds – they’re enthralling, funny, and sometimes serious, but always guaranteed to put a smile on […]
FNAF, or Five Nights at Freddy’s, is a media franchise created by Scott Cawthon. It began with the first game released in 2014, and since then, it has been followed by eight more games. But not only is Five Nights at Freddy’s a game franchise, but numerous books have been released. The good news for […]
Books that are directed at children are some of the most diverse and interesting. This is because when we show stories to children, we are trying to detail the world around them and what other people are like through the stories we tell, while at the same time introducing these concepts in a way that […]
For many years, most of the books that are released come out in hardcover form before they are released in paperback. Most authors do this in order to increase the profit that they make from the novels, or to increase the awareness of these book.s Hardcover books have many advantages and disadvantages and paperback books […]
I absolutely love a good story. There is something so truly magical and captivating about being transported to a whole new world. And when it comes to the movie vs book debate, I think there’s a clear and obvious winner. No movie can ever pack and cram in all the important details that you get […]
The Harry Potter series is a literary phenomenon that sold more than 500 million copies worldwide throughout its success. The series didn’t stop at the books, however, instead, it has developed into a brand that includes plays, movies and video games. The Fantastic Beasts franchise has also come from the brand. Are Fantastic Beasts and […]
If you’ve been watching the Netflix hit, Heartstopper, you may want to take a look at the books they’re based on. Originally published on Tumblr and Tapas as a webcomic by Alice Oseman, Heartstopper has been published as a graphic novel since 2019. However, that doesn’t mean that the story ends there. Along with Heartstopper, […]
Harry Potter is part of the fantasy literature genre. Within this category, the books fall under the more specific genre of ‘urban fantasy’. These novels are mainly dramas, but they have some aspects of black humor throughout. What Is Fantasy? The genre of fantasy is a section of fiction that involves aspects into the narrative […]
Some of the best books are – believe it or not – children’s books. These books are ways of introducing stories and life lessons to children without overburdening them with the drudgery and pain of being a fully fledged adult. Of these kinds of children’s books, there are none that are more beloved than graphic […]
Historical fiction is one of the most interesting forms of speculative fiction. It takes the narrative that has been established in our own history and either reimagines it to suit the story or allows the story to play out along the same lines, but changing or revealing parts of it we never considered before or […]
Fear Street: if the Netflix series bought you here – welcome. You’re in for a real treat. The series left viewers hungry for more, but readers already familiar with the series have been enjoying their expansive horror fix LONG before it hit our screens. So, if you peeled yourself away from your couch, desperate to […]
There are some books that are pretty ubiquitous with the reading experience of children today. One of them is the Harry Potter book series, other kids will read The Hunger Games, or some other YA literature. But there is one series of books that is checked out of every school library or bought on mass […]
A short story is the shortest way of writing prose, however, it is very difficult to know just how long or short a story should be. It is difficult to understand how long a story can be before it is not a short story anymore. It is also hard to distinguish the length between a […]