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Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.
Book Review: "Go as a River" by Shelley Read
“Strength, I had learned, was like this littered forest floor, built of small triumphs and infinite blunders, sunny hours followed by sudden storms that tore it all down. We are one and all alike if for no other reason than the excruciating and beautiful way we grow piece by unpredictable piece, falling, pushing from the debris, rising again, and hoping for the best.”- Go as a River by Shelley Read
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Muzan vs. Demon Slayer Corp
"Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba," a widely acclaimed manga and anime series created by Koyoharu Gotouge, captivates audiences with its rich narrative and compelling characters. Central to this story is the ancient and malevolent demon, Muzan Kibutsuji, and the valiant organization dedicated to eradicating his kind, the Demon Slayer Corps. Their long-standing enmity is not merely a clash between good and evil but a deeply rooted connection that spans centuries. This article delves into the intricate backstory of Muzan Kibutsuji and the Demon Slayer Corps, exploring their origins, conflicts, and the profound impact they have on each other.
By JRManglicmot2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Kairos" by Jenny Erpenbeck
This is probably a weird story of a recommendation. Last week, I was in Manchester and so, I took it upon myself to go to some of the bookshops around the area. I first went to the Waterstones in the Manchester Arndale and saw a few people carrying around the book Kairos with the intention to buy it. That seemed perfectly normal. Then I ended up at a shop called The House of Books and Friends where I saw at least two more people with or buying the book. It seemed to me that I must have been missing out on something and so, when I returned to my hometown, I went out with some friends and we each bought ourselves a copy.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Life Imitating 'Notebook' Art
This is a sad example of life imitating art or should I say Life Imitating 'Notebook" Art. Award Winning Actress Gena Rowlands, a legend of the screen whose career has spanned nearly seven decades including the role of The Notebook playing the role as the older Allie while actress Rachel McAdams plays the same character as the young Allie has been privately diagnosed with Alzheimer's Disease. Her son, director, and actor Nick Cassavetes, shared the news with Entertainment Weekly while looking back on working together on The Notebook for its 20th anniversary.
By Gladys W. Muturi2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Byron: A Life in Ten Letters" by Andrew Stauffer
If you know me then you know that Lord Byron is one of my favourite poets of all time. Actually, if I think about it, he is my favourite poet of all time (I see you, John Keats and I'm sorry). Since 2024 is the 200th anniversary of the death of Lord Byron it is only apt to release a stunning new biography that gives us all of the stories we know and love from his life. In this book, the author chooses from the thousands of letters Byron sent to give us ten that might let us into the life of the poet more than any of the others. I would like to know how he choose said letters because honestly, I would not be able to choose ten. This book is absolutely fantastic and is by someone who has a genius level of intellect on the poet Lord Byron.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Bullshit Jobs" by David Graeber
My brother recommended that I read a book called Bullshit Jobs because I might enjoy what it had to say. Now, I have been focusing on reading more nonfiction but I do feel like ever since I read a book called May Contain Lies by Alex Edmans, I have been putting everyone's research methods under the microscope. So even though I enjoyed what the book was about and its clear witty examples and anecdotes, the evidence that it is based on is shaky at best. If I could not use 'trust me bro' as a source at university, then people actually in research shouldn't be able to do it either. Bullshit Jobs is a book which is a great example of good writing and bad research compiled together to make something quite extraordinary: a nonfiction book you probably shouldn't take too seriously.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe by C.S Lewis
Published on the 16th of October, 1950, ‘The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe’ was written by CS Lewis and illustrated by Pauline Baynes who would also illustrate for JRR Tolkien. The first of the series to be written but noted as the second in the series, this book is the most library-held novel by the author and has since become a staple children’s classic, still studied in many schools today (I should know, I continue to teach it).
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
A Day in the Life of a Digital Nomad
In the age of the internet, the concept of a traditional 9-to-5 job is becoming increasingly obsolete. The rise of the digital nomad lifestyle has allowed professionals from various fields to break free from the constraints of a single location and office environment. Among these modern-day wanderers, SEO specialists have found a unique niche that allows them to work from anywhere in the world. In this article, we will delve into a day in the life of a digital nomad working as an SEO specialist, and how they balance their work with the excitement of participating in online activities like the Rainbow Riches slots tournament.
By Honey Fowler2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Selected Letters" by John Keats
"Tis the most difficult thing in the world to me to write a letter. My stomach continues so bad, that I feel it worse on opening any book – yet I am much better than I was in Quarantine. Then I am afraid to encounter the proing and conning of any thing interesting to me in England. I have an habitual feeling of my real life having past, and that I am leading a posthumous existence"
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Parade" by Rachel Cusk
I have to admit that in the past, my reading of Rachel Cusk has been a fairly mixed bag. Back in 2020, I read her books Outline and The Country Life which I found to be quite post-modern. Now, whenever someone says 'it's post-modern' it doesn't mean it is out there for no reason. Instead what we are talking about here is that it is strangely and often non-chronologically introspective. The chronological narrative is littered with familiar feelings and patterns of flashbacks, the narrative constantly double-backing on itself.
By Annie Kapur2 years ago in Geeks
