In this edition, we chat with Edward Underhill, author of "Always The Almost." And, we talk about the importance of LGBTQIA representation and joy as a form of resistance. For our entire conversation - click on the post's title.
In this edition we talk with Jamie Jo Hoang, author of My Father the Panda Killer. We touch on generational trauma. And, how books engender empathy and understanding, which can help break the cycle of generational trauma. To check out our entire conversation - click on the post's title.
“Charity begins at home.” We’ve all heard the expression. And, it's typically invoked to mean charitable donations are limited to one's own home. But that isn't what this aphorism is intended to convey. To find out what "Charity begins at home" really means - click on the post's title.
In this edition of our Power of Books Author Series, we talk with Dr. Michael Datcher about why it's important for stories about diversity to be told. We also touch on the damage that's being done when books about diversity are banned. To read our entire conversation about these important subjects - click on the post's title.
The closing lines from Robert Frost's poem are typically seen as an anthem of independence. These words have been borrowed for everything from high-school commencement speeches to product advertisements, and more. But Frost's poem isn't actually a paean of bold self-assertion and uniqueness. What is he talking about, then? To find out - click on the post's title.
Like symbolic language, literary devices are techniques authors use to guide the reader in how to read a book for more than simple plot. To take a look at some of them - click on the post's title.
Arthur Miller’s account of why he wrote The Crucible also touches on how it is written, outlining the multi-layered nature of the work. Dig into it here - click on the post's title.
Why study literature? Why read fiction? Why spend one’s life teaching it? What’s the point? Because literature has something significant to impart. Gain some insight here - click on the post's title.
We live in a culture spellbound by censorship. And it's increasing at an alarming rate. Like a lot of other topics, Plato has a lot to say on the subject. What is his perspective on the matter, and is it still relevant?To find out - click on the post's title.
People have been telling stories since the dawn of time. But, storytelling has never been just about entertainment. Why are books written, then, if not for readers’ gratification? Have a gander here to find out - click on the post's title.
The first thing we notice about books is the plot. But just like a birthday cake and its icing, there’s more to a novel than its surface narrative. To find out how much more - click on the post's title.
A novel’s symbolic language carries a message beyond simply what happens in the plot. But like luggage, it has to be unpacked. So, here are a few forms to be on the look-out for the next time you pick up a book. Click on the post's title.