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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 Kapur26 days 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 Kapur27 days 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 Kapur28 days 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 Fowler29 days 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 Kapur29 days 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 Kapurabout a month ago in Geeks
Ishq Vishk Rebound's Love Narratives: Recognizing Tokenism in Bollywood
Ishq Vishk Rebound's Love Narratives: Recognizing Tokenism in Bollywood The latest romantic release 'Ishq Vishk Rebound', delves into the complexities of modern relationships and the blurred lines between love, friendship, and heartbreak. Co-written by Vaishali Naik, Vinay Chhawal, and Ketan Pedgaonkar, the film navigates the confusion surrounding love in today's society. Following the story of childhood friends Raghav, Sanya, and Sahir, played by Rohit Saraf, Pashmina Roshan, and Jibraan Khan respectively, 'Rebound' explores the dynamics of their intertwined relationships. As Sanya and Sahir's tumultuous romance affects Raghav and Riya, played by Naila Grewal, the friends find themselves entangled in a rebound romance that threatens to jeopardize their bond. Can their 'ishq vishk' fling survive the test of time, or will it ultimately tear them apart?
By Hridya Sharmaabout a month ago in Geeks
Book Review: "I Have Some Questions For You" by Rebecca Makkai
Now the reason I found this book was again, as always, it was in my Amazon Recommendations. However, when I read the blurb of it, I kind of wondered why since when I bought the book I was sort of on a horror binge. This book was very clearly a crime novel. Initially I was against reading a crime novel purely because I was either reading horror novels that were twisted and folkish or I was doom-reading myself into political philosophy oblivion. Ultimately, I decided to give it a go because it was cheap (used) and the book was nice and big. Spanning over 400 pages and in a hardback meant that it was a nice book to snuggle up with on a weekend morning before I had to get up.
By Annie Kapurabout a month ago in Geeks
Book Review: "My Husband" by Maud Ventura
I came across this book after searching for books that might read like Virginia Feito's Mrs March. Now, when it comes to Feito's book, I absolutely loved it and it was one of my favourite books that I had read that year. I have not though been able to find anything quite like it even though I've been searching through lists and lists. I came across Maud Ventura's book not long ago but never really got around to reading it until now and let me tell you this, though there are some clear signs that this book is like Feito's novel, the similarities end with neuroticism. By the end of the novel, I felt a bit cheated out of a good story. A classic case of a good novel that went nowhere.
By Annie Kapurabout a month ago in Geeks
Thaw my heart
I've had this story in the backburner for a while after playing Batman Arkham Knight. In the game, Nora is kidnapped by the militia in an attempt to get Mr. Freeze to kill Batman. Victor rightfully distrusts the militia and instead implores Batman to help him retrieve Nora. Of course Batman is able to do so. But with Nora now awake, she makes the decision to stop letting Victor try to save her and they ride away in the sunset to be with each other with what little time they have left. Batman respectfully leaves them alone knowing Victor will not come back to Gotham. I absolutely love this ending, however I'm not the biggest fan of ambiguity. So this inspired me to write my own ending for Victor and Nora heavily inspired by this ending.
By Dyllon Rodillonabout a month ago in Geeks