When I first began to read Lord of the Flies, I was both apprehensive at the prospect of such an allegedly gory depiction of human evil, but equally excited to experience this acclaimed classic. A day later, I read through the last few pages with my hands cold with genuine terror. William Golding published this…
Gone with the Wind by Margaret Mitchell has more than stood the test of time for nearly a century. Written in flowing, vivid prose, the heavy novel unrolls the crimson story of the Civil War from a stark and fearless perspective—the South and the Confederates, with “cotton and slaves and arrogance”. The living and breathing…
When’s the last time you felt a true, unfettered moment of joy? That’s what Joyful, by Ingrid Fetell Lee, asks first. Perhaps it was a few minutes ago, or yesterday, or a week ago, or a month, or a year. Perhaps you can’t remember the last time you felt joyful. No matter how dominant…