by Kaelyn Barron |
You might know magical realism as a genre that was spearheaded in Latin America by talented writers like Gabriel García Márquez, but few understand the movement’s origins and its power to inspire political change. In order to foster a deeper understanding and...
by Kaelyn Barron
Wouldn’t it be great if there were a way to read classic titles online for free, without having to visit any shady or illegal sites? There is! The public domain (more on what that is below) is full of older books, films, poems, and other creative works whose...
by Kaelyn Barron
If you’ve recently discovered the works of Kurt Vonnegut, you’ve probably realized that the guy had a way with words. (Or, if you’ve been a loyal fan for years, you probably get chills just from reading “poo-tee-weet.”) But no matter how...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Cozying up with a favorite book is something that many of us might take for granted. Usually, finding your nearest bookshop or downloading a text to your e-reader is all it takes to find a great read. For the blind and visually impaired, however, the search for...
by Kaelyn Barron |
Although many book lovers might cringe at the thought of writing in the crisp, clean pages of one of their cherished books, annotating a text can actually help to enrich the reading experience. But before you get started, it’s helpful to know what kind of...
by Kaelyn Barron |
There comes a day in every book lover’s life when they look at their ready-to-burst shelves and must make a critical decision: how can they make room for all the new books they want to buy? Throwing your old books away (gasp!) would just be a waste (and...
