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The Allure of Dark Academia
The Secret History: a book I’ve coveted for so long and only a few short years ago got my hands on. Everyone on Booktok, Tumblr, and Instagram, read this book, and therefore, it only made logical sense that I should do so as well. During winter break, of course, I had to match the aesthetic of the novel whilst also having a break from my studies.
By caitodoesstuff5 months ago in BookClub
My Latest Book is Live!
It has taken me much longer than it should have, but my latest book is now live on Amazon in both paperback and eBook. Unmitigated Greed, the stand-alone sequel to Mitigating Circumstances. Although some of the characters follow through from book one, you will meet additional, more ruthless individuals in book two. Here is an example of what the story is about.
By Mark Gagnon5 months ago in BookClub
Oghan N’Thanda on Afrofuturism, Brazilian Steampunk, and Purpose-Driven Worldbuilding
Oghan N'Thanda is a Brazilian author, worldbuilder, and creative strategist whose work bridges Afrofuturism, speculative fiction, spirituality, and leadership. A 2018 Wattys winner in World Builders, he has published fiction in Omenana, including “The Path to the Future,” and developed the Nordara universe through novels, stories, and hopepunk-inflected worldbuilding. He also leads The Invisible Lyceum, a platform exploring afrofuturism, purpose and contemporary forms of inner and professional development for readers, writers, and reflective leaders alike.
By Scott Douglas Jacobsen5 months ago in BookClub
The Story Behind Native Son
This is a story that depicts racism about a young black man living in poverty with his family. He gets a job as a driver for a rich white family until he accidentally murders a white woman. Native Son, written by Richard Wright and published in 1940, is one of the most influential novels in American literature. The novel explores the harsh realities of racism, poverty, and social inequality in the United States during the early twentieth century. Through the tragic story of Bigger Thomas, Wright examines how systemic oppression shapes the thoughts, actions, and fate of African Americans living in a deeply segregated society. The novel remains significant because of its powerful social criticism and its psychological portrayal of a young man trapped by fear and hopelessness.
By Gladys W. Muturi6 months ago in BookClub
Get Paid to Read Books
Simple question... do you enjoy reading? If the answer is yes or even "it's okay" then I have great news for you. Yes, you can actually get paid to read. Will you get rich or replace your main income source? Nope. The pay ranges from around $2.20 per book to around $4.00 per book. Also, you can only read 5 books a week. Now, having said that... trust me, it adds up quickly. I've been using the platform for a little over a month, in addition to doing a bunch of other stuff and not devoting much time to the platform, and so far I've made $91.40 total.
By Timothy A Rowland6 months ago in BookClub
Ode to Childhood & a Salute to Don Quixote for Trying to Preserve It
In the book "Don Quixote" written by Miguel de Cervantes, the main character Don Quixote himself, is lost in an imaginative world filled with knight errantry. He chooses to lose himself in the books written of the past rather than to face the real world that is right in front of him. He sets on journeys with his squire, "Sanzo Panza", whom believes that he might actually be rewarded with an island to govern so he might escape the poverty, many children, and his wife. Both main characters search for another non-existent world where the grass is greener. Although they stumble upon many who try to deny them of their imagination, they stick together until the end, where Don Quixote falls ill and lies until his last breath. This book is an example of how one tries to escape true reality and create a false world to live in, although reality comes back and bites you harder when you realize that life is not a fairy tale. All this is seen through not only Don Quixote's attempt to escape his uninteresting modern society and old age, but also through Sanzo's attempt to escape poverty and his nagging family. It can also be seen that Samson, a known scholar of knight-errantry, tries to escape reality by learning the ways of the knights and medieval times. Sampson though, can find the balance between the two different worlds and can distinguish them apart.
By Oneg In The Arctic6 months ago in BookClub
A DOLL'S HOUSE — She Was Done Being The Doll:
There is a moment near the end of A Doll's House that stopped the world cold when it first happened. A woman named Nora Helmer picks up her coat, looks her husband in the eye, and walks out of her marriage. She does not scream. She does not cry. She does not beg for permission or apologize for leaving. She simply goes. And then the door slams shut behind her.
By Ethan Blake6 months ago in BookClub
Andreas Szakacs on Michael: Becoming the Legend Through an Actor’s Lens
Michael belongs somewhere in between — not quite a reinvention of the biopic, but not merely a retelling either. As an actor, I didn’t approach this film looking for facts. I approached it looking for truth. And that distinction matters.
By Andreas szakacs6 months ago in BookClub
The Pugilists and their Public
“Sweet Science of Bruising!” – Boxiana Beware of new habits once you reach a certain age. And if you dare to have one, make sure that you bring along a guide or mentor who can show you the path ahead, and what to avoid and enjoy.
By Kendall Defoe 6 months ago in BookClub
