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“Demon Copperhead” By Barbara Kingsolver Is A Dickensian Tale for Modern America

Barbara Kingsolver’s Demon Copperhead is a stunning and ambitious reimagining of David Copperfield, transposing Charles Dickens’s classic coming-of-age novel into the heart of contemporary Appalachia. By setting her tale amid America’s opioid

February 24, 2025

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Manual activities : The Rise of Old Activities Made New Again

For a long period, manual activities like sewing, crochet, knitting, or even reading were often seen as outdated or even uncool by many. How many times did kids at my school or

January 25, 2025

Lifestyle·THOUGHTS

Between Battles and Boards : The Intellectual Duel in “La Variante du Dragon”

“La Variante du Dragon” by Christophe Lambert takes readers to the heart of World War II in 1943. The novel follows Markus Eisenberg, a young Jewish man of German descent, who trains

January 10, 2025

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The Art of Ingratitude : 5 Classic Books (Plus 1 Bonus) That Insist “Thank You” Is Overrated

Nothing stings quite like ingratitude. It’s the thankless fuel that powers Shakespearean tragedies, Dickensian dramas, and Austenian sass. Literature loves a good ungrateful soul—it’s the conflict that keeps the plot moving and

January 7, 2025

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Patricia Highsmith’s “Carol” : A Christmas Story Beyond the Ordinary

While Patricia Highsmith is best known for her psychological thrillers, Carol (originally published in 1952 as The Price of Salt) stands out as a unique and profound exploration of love and identity.

December 22, 2024

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Three Christmas books you absolutely must revisit during the holidays

The cold is slowly reclaiming its territory, the time for hot chocolate and movies under a blanket has arrived. Christmas markets are beginning to open their doors, and soon everyone will be

December 18, 2024

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Dash & Lily : The Christmas Show You Will Want To See Over and Over Again

Released a few years ago, Dash & Lily is an eight-episode series available on Netflix, created in 2020. Completely addictive, it shook up the platform upon its release, and honestly, four years

December 13, 2024

TV

In quiet splendor: the poetic heart of Sara Teasdale

There are poets who echo the grandeur of mountains and oceans, whose works seem to swell with the immensity of the world’s roar. And then, there are poets like Sara Teasdale, whose

November 27, 2024

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“I’ll Be Gone In the Dark” : Michelle McNamara’s fascinating pursuit of the golden state killer

I’ll Be Gone in the Dark, Michelle McNamara’s posthumous masterpiece, is a chilling and profound testament to obsession, perseverance, and the unrelenting pursuit of truth. This gripping narrative of McNamara’s decade-long investigation

November 23, 2024

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Where men’s reign ends : “Phallers” is a darkly comic manifesto against masculinist power

In Phallers, Chloe Delaume crafts a bold, satirical, and feminist narrative that pushes the boundaries of speculative fiction to confront patriarchy and male violence. Originally conceived as an idea in her novel

November 12, 2024

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