by Yen Cabag
Creativity knows no bounds; many writers have pushed the limits in terms of writing fiction by offering readers an almost surreal experience in which they can follow someone who knows they’re part of a fictional work. This type of writing is known as...
by Yen Cabag
Is it just my imagination, or are most bookstores swamped full of women’s faces on books? These covers tend to show female faces turned away from the camera, or maybe even completely out of sight. But even at first glance, you can guess that the theme is targeted...
by Yen Cabag
Monsters aren’t just creatures that kids are afraid of finding under their bed at night; in literature, they play a crucial role in exploring the nature of good and evil. Did you know that there’s a whole genre in literature called monster literature? Monster...
by Yen Cabag
Introducing a child to the joys reading is one of the most rewarding things in life. But different children like different things, and sometimes, it can be difficult to pick books that you’re a child will enjoy. In a children’s book series, the child already knows the...
by Yen Cabag
You may not have heard the term picaresque novel, but there’s a good chance you’ve already read one. For example, if you’ve ever read The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, you may have enjoyed reading about the young boy’s antics and how he managed to come...
by Yen Cabag
If you’re a fan of sci-fi or speculative fiction, Octavia Butler is one author you should have in your to-be-read (TBR) pile. What better book to bring with you to bed than one that blows your imagination while also tackling important issues like race, sexuality,...
