5 Great History Novels
May 29 , 2013 by Jim StaskowskiA great historical novel floods you with details you can see, hear, smell and touch and delivers you out of your time to someplace strange, new and wonderful. Below are five novels that did so for me. Tell me what books did so for you.
5 Books to Bring Out Your Inner Child
May 28 , 2013 by Sarah GoughAs an alternative to the usual easy, breezy, beach reads, indulge in one of these smart, witty and whimsical books. Since they're written with a younger audience in mind, they'll satisfy your craving for a little light reading, without sacrificing substance. Some are juvenile fiction classics, and some are new -- but all are sure to make you think, laugh, reminisce, imagine, and be inspired.
Happy Birthday Mr. Baum!
May 15 , 2013 by Melissa ThigpenL Frank Baum was born on this day in 1859. He was a prolific writer of children's stories in the early 20th century with 60 books published. Of course, he is best known as the author of The Wonderful Wizard of OZ (published in 1899) and thirteen more OZ stories. His modern American fairy tale of Kansas farm girl, Dorothy Gale, and her adventures in the Land of OZ were immensely popular and inspired the classic 1939 movie with Judy Garland as well as a 1970's musical, The Wiz, and the most recent movie version, OZ, the Great and Powerful. There have also been numerous spin-offs and continuation of the OZ stories. Most popular may be the novel and musical show, Wicked.
Critical Insights: To Kill a Mockingbird
April 17 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on Harper Lee's novel, To Kill a Mockingbird.
Critical Insights: Pride & Prejudice
April 9 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on Jane Austen's novel, Pride and Prejudice.
Critical Insights: The Joy Luck Club
April 9 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on Amy Tan's novel, The Joy Luck Club.
Critical Insights: The Handmaids Tale
April 9 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on Margaret Atwood's novel, The Handmaid's Tale.
Critical Insights: Great Expectations
April 9 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on Charles Dickens' novel, Great Expectations.
Critical Insights: The Grapes of Wrath
April 9 , 2013A great starting point for students or casual readers looking for a introduction to the themes and discussions on John Steinbeck's novel, The Grapes of Wrath.