by Cole Salao
One of the biggest limitations of the human condition is how fleeting our lives are. If there’s anything that people want more than money and fame, it’s living forever. It’s a powerful desire that’s reflected in our literature. But is it really that tantalizing a...
by Cole Salao
Cults are some of the most sinister groups you can find in the world of fiction. They’re a sponge for trouble, ranging from harmless but annoyingly enthusiastic believers to full-fledged demon worshippers who partake in human sacrifice. A lot of fiction books about...
by Cole Salao
As human technology continuously advances, we’re getting closer and closer to the age of robotics and artificial intelligence that storytellers have long imagined. But can these machines be humanity’s ultimate helpers or their replacements? There are plenty of books...
by Cole Salao
In a story, it’s almost unthinkable for the main character to die. In most cases, they have plot armor and are destined to triumph over their problems. But occasionally, you chance upon authors with twisted souls who write books where the main character dies. Why,...
by Cole Salao
Loneliness is universal—plenty of people may deny being lonely, but everyone’s felt it in some way or another. It’s an emotion that has intrigued both science and the arts for centuries. Plenty of books about loneliness explore the intricacies of dealing with...
by Cole Salao
Kevin Kwan’s Crazy Rich Asians is undoubtedly one of the most popular talked about books in recent years. Its more recent film adaptation just served to add more noise to the conversation. Part of its appeal is introducing contemporary Asian culture to a Western...
