Some books don’t just tell a story. They make people argue, feel disturbed, and think about them long after reading. Lolita is one of those books. It’s controversial not just for what happens but for how Nabokov narrated it –…
Falling in love with fictional book characters is all the rage right now on social media and among bibliophiles. And, sure, there are multiple examples of characters that are, what we call in today’s times, green flags or even a…
There are two kinds of people on this planet: those who read and those who don’t. If you belong to the latter category, then reading can feel like a chore. And if you know of a voracious reader, then you…
According to the 2023 Pew Research Center survey, nearly 23% of American adults did not read a book last year. This growing number isn’t just about shifting habits. It signals a common problem many readers quietly face: the reading slump. So,…
The Idiot is my favorite Dostoevsky novel. Not because it is tragically beautiful, philosophical, or makes you sympathize with the protagonist, but because it shows the real face of humans. Dostoevsky perfectly depicts how so many people try to take…
Reading books by autistic authors isn’t just about understanding autism—it’s about finding rich, diverse, and often underrepresented voices in literature. These famous autistic authors let you into their heads, whether through memoirs, fiction, poetry, or fantasy. They show that autism…
As a writer, I have worshipped the legendary authors and poets before me. The ones who left a permanent mark in the world of words and shaped the very fabric of storytelling. I have done it all — binge-read their…
Mastering the art of storytelling involves more than just weaving beautiful sentences together or writing colossal and complicated words to sound wiser. It’s more than narrating a sequence of events. It’s about incorporating subtle, artful techniques that breathe life into…
If you are into wordplay, brain teasers, or just enjoy a good laugh, funny palindromes are your new best friend. These wacky gems read the same forwards and backwards and are perfect for jokes, party tricks, or even confusing your…
Icons of the Jazz Age, Scott and Zelda Fitzgerald, are remembered even today. Not just for their iconic love letters but for the immense talent they hold as creative artists. Fitzgerald, known for his magnum opus, The Great Gatsby, whereas…