Author: Nana Agyemang
Let’s not sugarcoat it, getting into classics is difficult, especially when discourse is so divisive. Some classics are not the most thrilling (cough, cough, Moby Dick) which doesn’t always leave the best impression. Here’s a timeline of the most worthwhile classics you won’t put down after the first page. Frankenstein – Mary Shelley (1818) This Gothic novel we all know and love is about Victor Frankenstein, a scientist who brings an experiment to life which causes major consequences for himself and his family. It’s a tried and tested formula about the dangers of what we create and perhaps a lesson…
If you’re anything like the rest of us, you’re probably obsessed and crushed by the incredibly moving ‘One Day’ based on David Nicholls’ 2009 novel of the same name. Emma and Dexter’s intricately woven love story was hard to tear your eyes away from.
From The Hunger Games to The Maze Runner – Exploring the impact that Young Adult Dystopia has had on the literary world Nothing stormed the cultural scene in the early 2010s more than Young Adult Dystopian fiction. The Hunger Games, The Maze Runner, and Divergent are some of the world’s most iconic dystopian franchises, and it’s hard to dispute that their impact is immeasurable. Upon the release of the highly anticipated Hunger Games prequel film The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, we’ll be diving into the how and why of young adult dystopian success. The Genre Young Adult (YA) Dystopia was a breath of fresh air…
Curl Up with These Charming Reads to Warm Your October Nights As the weather begins to get colder, every bookworm knows the innate urge to reach for a book and disappear into another world under a blanket for a few hours. The ceremonial act of unwinding for the day is something that every student can relate to – why not unwind with a book and hot drink? There are certain must-reads and underrated picks, both old and new – hopefully, this curated list of autumnal favourites contains a story that suits your taste and warms you up on these cold…