Has the colder weather left you in a reading slump? I’ve found that the best way to get out of a literary drought is to pick up a well-written book. One of the best books I’ve read recently was Paper Towns by John Green; I loved Green’s characters! Here are some suggestions for your next read from the PSG staff: Annette: Scythe by [...]
The end of Shakespeare’s King Lear finds its characters situated atop the striking cliffs of Dover, England, a setting suitably dramatic for the climax of one of drama’s great tragedies. The blinded Earl of Gloucester asks his son, Edgar, to bring him to the edge of the cliffs saying, “There is a cliff, whose high and bending head /Looks fearfully in the confined [...]
When you ask non-readers why they don’t like to read, you can get a variety of answers. Maybe they can’t find anything interesting to read. Or maybe they do have something to read, but they just can’t find the right spot to read. Well, I’m here to solve this problem! Here are some suggestions for convenient places to open a book: Outside Make [...]
I love looking at different Bookstagrams (Instagram accounts centered around books) in my free time. There are so many different styles and perspectives: monochromatic or vibrant color schemes, book reviews, jam-packed bookshelves, aesthetically pleasing book combinations, themes like coffee or fashion—the possibilities are endless. Below are some of my favorite accounts: @Theguywiththebook was awarded “Bookstagrammer of the Year” for 2018 by the London [...]
For this next installment of destination literature, I found inspiration in Vendela Vida’s The Lovers, a novel about loss and the passing of time. When the novel’s protagonist, Yvonne, finds herself a lonely widow, she travels to the coastal village of Datça, Turkey, where she and her husband honeymooned 28 years before. By traveling to the breathtaking beaches, ancient ruins and winding village [...]
Did you know that Shakespeare is the most adapted author in history? There are over 400 feature film adaptations of Shakespeare’s famous plays. They say that Shakespeare stands the test of time, and to save you some time from shuffling through every adaptation, here are a couple of my personal favorites. 10 Things I Hate About You This retelling of The Taming of [...]
Summer is winding down, but I’m happy to announce I’ve made a significant dent in my TBR (To Be Read) pile. Here are some of the top books that have brightened up my summer. A Guide to Being Born by Ramona Ausubel—This collection of short stories is packed with vivid characters in unique situations, from a group of elderly women stranded on an abandoned [...]
My travel bug is here to stay and my reading list does not disappoint when it comes to travel inspiration! A recent read of Mary Ann Shaffer and Annie Barrows’s novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, has placed the island of Guernsey on my radar. This novel dives into the rich history of the island during World War II and what [...]
Far-off places, mysterious castles, damsels in distress—these are the classic Gothic tropes we all know and love. But the world of gothic literature is larger than how we often think of it. I recently took a Gothic literature course and I am eager to share some of my new favorite and lesser-known gothic texts with you! The Island of Dr. Moreau by H. [...]
A couple years ago, I had the opportunity to explore one of the famous dune shacks of Cape Cod. A sandy path off of Route 6A—the main highway that leads to the tip of the Cape—led me to a series of sloping sandy mountains. After an hour of hiking the dunes, with no sign of the ocean or civilization on the horizon, I [...]