Conversation about Books, Music and Movies 
Despite the billions of years that life has existed on our planet, there is only one geologic age that has uniquely captured our imaginations: the Mesozoic, also known as the age of dinosaurs. From the Crystal Palace Dinosaurs in mid-1800’s London to the latest Jurassic Park blockbuster, popular culture has[…]
Storytelling, at its core, is centered around conflict. It’s about characters that have to confront and resolve internal and external challenges to achieve their goals. They, by the end of the story, grow into someone new, being forever changed by what they experienced. And sometimes that change is having to[…]
2021 was a fantastic year for new fiction. Some of our favorite literary authors, along with a few stand-out debut novelists and poets, entertained us with endless hours of escape, enthralled us with edge-of-the-seat thrillers and provided us with unforgettable stories and characters that will live on within our memories.[…]
The world famous (mostly) public domain detective Sherlock Holmes is the most famous creation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle—much to his dismay—and one of the most well-known fictional characters of all time. Due to his popularity, he’s seen countless adaptions of his canon works, additional facets of his life explored,[…]
One of the world’s oldest games, chess has fluctuated in popularity thanks to popular culture and updates to the game. From tv shows to advances in AI, the rules of the game haven’t changed much but how we think of the game constantly evolves. 1. Bullet Chess: One Minute to[…]
This Mother’s Day take time to honoring your mom, grandmother, a mother figure, your child’s mom or someone else’s mom. Remind them how special they are to you. Show your appreciation with a gift of special interest to her — a favorite author, hobby or memory you share. A book[…]
Books, like all things, have a lifespan, a day will come when they no longer can do the job they were meant to do. This is seen in its most extreme in the textbook market, where a student would buy and use a book for a few months, sell it[…]
Did you know that January is National Hobby Month? Usually thought of as a time for new beginnings and resolutions… why not indulge in something that sparks your interest and brings you joy instead. Whether getting back into an old hobby you set aside or pursuing a new passion, we[…]
In the broadest sense, the punk subculture is about anti-authoritarianism, anti-big corporate, and personal freedom. In the literary world, this is seen most often in the speculative (namely, sci-fi) genre where current-day anxieties and issues can be examined in a fantastical way. Many of these genres have been co-opted in[…]
