Conversation about Books, Music and Movies 
The journey into J.R.R. Tolkien’s Middle-earth saga is not one for the faint of heart. Laying the groundwork for most of the fantasy genre we know in this day and age, The Lord of the Rings has a legacy known far and wide for its intricate plotlines, with many famous[…]
Historical fiction can take you to any time or place. Check out these must-read historical fiction books to add to your list.
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[…]
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,[…]
In the broadest sense, the punk subculture is defined by anti-authoritarianism, anti-“big corporate,” and personal freedom. In the literary world, these themes are most often seen 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[…]
It’s spooky month, which means pumpkin spice, sweaters, and horror. Most people think of scary movies or video games, but some of the greatest horror is from the written word, where your mind can create the most terrifying images. No blockbuster budget or cutting-edge CG can outdo your imagination, and[…]
Speculative fiction—a super-genre of what-ifs, such as sci-fi, horror, fantasy, and alt-history—has always been subversive. Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, widely considered the first true sci-fi story, asked deep questions about humanity. In worlds filled with elves, aliens, and monsters, writers could broach topics using literary devices, bringing the reader to question[…]
As 2019 winds down the various professional organizations start to announce the nominations for 2020 award ceremonies. While the Oscar’s and Emmy’s have yet to be announced we do have the Golden Globes and Screen Actor Guild (SAG) Awards. The Irishman (based on I Heard You Paint Houses) Nominations: SAG[…]
February brings us both President’s Day and former President Abraham Lincoln’s birthday. Their legacies impact us in ways both big and small, from names of places to major legislation that brings justice and equality in ways we might now take for granted. We’ve selected a list of works on a[…]
