Wilde Ones: Ten Quotes by Oscar Wilde on Books and Reading
He was known as the master of wit. And was literally a quote generator. Hey, when asked if he had anything to declare by a customs official, the man famously said “Nothing but my genius.”
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The Perfect Family by Robyn Harding: Slick and Super Quick Domestic Suspense
Gillian Flynn made “domestic noir” a thing with Gone Girl. And ever since the normal household has become the setting for many thrillers. There are no great detectives or scheming villains – just your seemingly normal everyday family members dealing with seemingly normal everyday family issues.
Kindle: The Book With a Dictionary and Encyclopaedia Built Into It!
One of the biggest challenges one faces while reading a book is coming across words and terms one does not understand. Of course, one can always consult a dictionary for meaning or dig out a reference ebook like an encyclopaedia or a Who’s Who or an atlas to find out more about a particular subject.
52 Books to Read in 2021
Time to pick up a book to read – but which one? Here is a list for 2021 for you – cutting across genres and selected since the beginning of mass publishing.
History, Filmy Filmy Style | Book Review
What happens when a renowned historian narrates history as told by feature films? Utter hilarity, if the historian happens to be Alex von Tunzelmann.
The Martian Returns…Sort Of!
Andy Weir has returned to the “one man lost in space” formula with his new book, Project Hail Mary.
History as You Have Never Read It!
Mention the word “history” and it is a fair chance that the first image that will come to your mind will be that of a hefty book, that in most cases than not, is not the easiest to read.
The End: Germany, 1944-45 – “It Takes a Bomb Under his Arse to Make Hitler See Reason”
There have been many books written about Nazi Germany, Hitler’s so-called Third Reich that was supposed to last for a thousand years. So why does one need yet another book on what was one of the most disturbing chapters in human history?
Sherlock, By Others
Arthur Conan Doyle created perhaps the most famous detective in literary history when he introduced the world to Sherlock Holmes in A Study in Scarlet. But it has been a while since Doyle passed away (1930), so the mantle of carrying the Holmes legacy forward has fallen – sometimes officially and sometimes not – to other writers.
Philosophy With a Smile for Your Best Friend….Literally
We are advised to never judge books by their covers. Well, in this case, it would be perfectly fine to do just that. The cover of How to Teach Philosophy to Your Dog, featuring an adorably thoughtful pooch, is every bit as entertaining as the book itself.