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9 Novels About Women Living Alone
I thought it would be easy to compile a list of books where women live alone. And it was, but what is considerably less easy it to think about books where women live alone and don’t fall into, or emerge from, a completely deranged state. I asked friends, and one replied, “the first thing that…
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10 Classic Books That Defined Romance Through the Ages
10 Classic Books That Defined Romance Through the Ages (Picture Credit – Instagram) Throughout the centuries, literature has explored the complexities of romance, reflecting societal norms and human emotions. From tragic love stories to joyous unions that defy the odds, classic novels have carved deep impressions in the hearts of readers. Here, we explore ten…
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The magic of Caribbean books – Trinidad and Tobago Newsday
Commentary Debbie Jacob 6 Hrs Ago – Debbie Jacob Far too few of us know the power of magic in TT. But those who do understand what I am talking about know that every time we buy a book written by a Caribbean writer, our hands hold the power and the magic to counter the…
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Add These LGBTQ+ Books to Your Reading List
1 On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by Ocean Vuong 1 On Earth We’re Briefly Gorgeous: A Novel by Ocean Vuong Now 38% Off In this poetic novel, a son writes a letter to his mother, who cannot read. It explores his love for her and unpacks the deepest secrets of masculinity, race and…
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The Guardian view on YA literature: an adventure for teenagers, a comfort blanket for adults
Childhood has meant many different things over the centuries. The transitional years of adolescence, in particular, have come a long way since they just meant smaller, cheaper, more biddable adults capable of factory work and helping out on family farms. It is only in the last 80 years or so that the teenager has come…
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Book board reaches out to readers
THE National Book Development Board (NBDB) has formed a unified network that gathers readership advocacy groups and individuals from all over the country to boost readership. Daniel Mariano, head of the NBDB Readership Development Division, said the National Alliance of Reading Advocates (NARA) is a platform dedicated to nurturing a robust national reading culture. Mariano…
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Three Lives Entwined by Tragedy — and a Love of Literature
In Monica Wood’s rich new novel, “How to Read a Book,” death, prison and poetry become the catalyst for new beginnings. HOW TO READ A BOOK, by Monica Wood ”How to Read a Book” might be the perfect pick to really light a fire under my book club, and yours. It’s a charming, openhearted novel,…
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Every Salman Rushdie Book, Ranked And In Order
Salman Rushdie is one of the most critically acclaimed authors of his generation, and he’s also become one of the most famous for reasons that go beyond literature—so famous they even made jokes about him on Seinfeld. The Booker Prize winner, who was born in India and now holds British citizenship, published his first book…
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Best Books Recommended By Taylor Swift (May 2024): From Classic To Contemporary Literature
Best Books Recommended By Taylor Swift: The singer is known globally for sensational hits that provide a portal for listeners to get immersed in her world. Apart from being a singer, she is a prolific songwriter born in Pennsylvania, America, widely acclaimed for shifting paradigms of the music industry and popular culture. Her recent album…
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Taking the literary route to celebrate the Goan-French connection
Fernando Leal was praised for his translations from French and his excellent skills in French. Furtado believes that cultural understanding is enhanced through literature as ‘it embodies the essence of culture. Through stories, myths and narratives, it captures a people’s collective memory, values and aspirations. Since it explores shared themes and the universal human experience,…