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10 Reasons I'll Buy a Book
You’ve heard it said a hundred times, and you’ve probably said it yourself too: so many books, so little time. I’m too scared to count the unread books on my shelves, but I estimate that, between the hardbacks I’ve bought at author events, the many bargains I’ve bagged at Strand Books, and all the e-books I’ve accumulated on both my Kindle and my Kobo, I probably have enough reading material for the next five years. Maybe more. Maybe quite a lot more.
By Claire Amy Handscombe6 years ago in Geeks
Bury me, Danielle. Rescue me, Gabriel
To borrow from the Blur, “modern publishing is rubbish”. Paradoxically, instead of becoming a wonderland of stylistic and POV plurality thanks to the digital era, the industry has turned into a conformist, sycophantic cyclops obsequious to demographics with good credit scores and suitable ad targets. One that ultimately serves the white majority rather than challenge them, and systematically drowns any dissenting voices.
By Salomea Becquerel6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt.15)
As we approach Part 15, I would like to thank everyone who has been continuing to support me throughout this. That means everyone reading this right now and all the people on Instagram who are thoroughly convinced that I am an AI and not a human. I hope you think I’m human, because I am. Part 15 is a very special part because well, it’s five away from 20 and when we reach 20, we reach another round number. This is very close to my heart and it’s far better that I share them like this rather than doing one big list at the end of the year (oh god, do you remember when we tried that in 2019 and it definitely didn’t work? Well, yeah - that’s how it goes when I do that…) What I wanted to talk about today though was what I’m planning to read more of as the year goes on. Let’s have a short look at it…
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten Favourite Authors of the 20th Century
I love 20th Century Writing because there is so much rich history all over the changing world at this time. From the beginning of the 20th century in which we have World War One all the way to the fall of the Berlin Wall - from the rise of Hitler all the way to the March on Washington. There are so many different aspects of life to explore in the changing of different cultures throughout the 20th century.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Percy Jackson Could Be The Next Shadow Hunter's or Better
I logged onto the twitterverse at almost midnight and let's just say you probably should always plan on going to sleep a minimum of 1 hour later because it seems as though all the best trending topics get posted late at night.
By Misha Alsleben6 years ago in Geeks
My Top Ten New York Review Books of All Time
I discovered the New York Review Books a few years ago, possibly just before I'd started university and since then, I have been addicted to exploring them and reading the many books that I thought I would've missed out on. From historical fiction to historical non-fiction, from abstract novels to literary criticism, there is a wide range of books to read in the series that you could hardly ever get bored as a reader.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 14)
During these uncertain times, I love to curl up with a good book. Everyone has their favourite reading styles. For me, I wake up at 3am and by 4:30am, I'm sitting down with a mug of coffee and a good book to read. Why? Well, I love the morning time and seeing the sunrise, I love that time of the day because it's all quiet and calming and also because it's one of those times where you really can just kick back and relax for the first few hours of the day.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Artemis fowl book review
Ok so I love reading. Yes I do run a paranormal hunting group and we do a lot of investigations but in between my investigations unlike Steve and his cousin who play video games or Maddy who goes to the gun range (or shoots cans with a metal pellet gun in the RV), I read books or listen to audiobooks, and review them, and I just re-read one of my most favorite book series from when I was a kid and that is non-other that, Artemis Fowl....
By John beckson6 years ago in Geeks
Reading my Fiancé: ‘Ready Player One’ by Ernest Cline
This review of Ready Player One by Ernest Cline is the second instalment in my 'Reading my Family' series in which I read and review novels as recommended by various family members. You can read my previous review of Rain by Virginia Andrews here.
By Tyler Turner6 years ago in Geeks
The Red Haired Woman by Orhan Pamuk
For a long time, I was intimidated to grab a copy of Orhan Pamuk’s novels with ‘myths’ constantly reminding me that “it is too difficult to understand”. At one point, this is what his latest novel The Red Haired Woman is telling: to believe in myths or not to believe in myths. Had I believed that ‘myth’, I wouldn’t be writing this review but here I am mesmerised by Pamuk’s major talent.
By Mergim Ozdamar6 years ago in Geeks
