Annie Kapur
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30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 58)
We're powering on through the series and getting closer to our next milestone which is part 60. If you're wondering, I am also getting closer to my downfall which is where I run out of books to talk about. But I have found many more for your enjoyment and so, we continue on through the series. The topic we're going to talk briefly about today is annual reading goals. Now, I'm not a big fan of having annual reading goals because I believe you should read for enjoyment, not for competition. If you're finding that you're competing on your reading with others then it's not enjoyable for you anymore. Reading should be a relaxing activity, not something you do for speed and moral high ground. I've seen a lot of people do this online, they will say that they've read a book quicker or have read more books than another person. Or a person will be stating that it took them x number of days to read "Anna Karenina" and someone else will say "I read that in about 24 hours..." It makes my skin crawl to know that there are people out there who read solely to judge others on their reading speed.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
10 Films of the 2010s That May Become Classics in Years to Come
I'm definitely looking to the future of cinema as I did my MA in Film and Writing. I love the concept that in years to come there may still be classics,, and whilst Casablanca and The Seven Year Itch, etc. will remain in our memories as the greatest films ever made, there may be some room for more to enter and they may even be from our own time.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 56)
Part 56! I know I haven't been here for a while, but I swore to myself that I would continue to do these lists for as long as physically possible. We're really getting on, and I hope you're enjoying our journey as much as I am sharing it with you. The purpose of these lists is to prove to you that there are great books out there that aren't just the usual classics. Yes, the usual classics are good books too, or they wouldn't be the usual classics. But, there are so many other books you could be reading as well.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
Halloween Special: 100 Horror Films
I love scary movies. Horror films have been my favourite genre for a very long time now because a lot of the older ones offer new and exciting perspectives on fear. During the 1930s, in Hollywood especially, there was a large increase in the amount of horror films being created, and then there was again almost twenty or so years later, and after that the world got Alfred Hitchcock's films as well. In the 70s there was a resurgence with films like The Exorcist and The Omen pushing the boundaries on horror film. Then there was the likes of Cronenberg's The Fly and psychologically challenging horror films like The Silence of the Lambs. In this list, I'm going to cover one hundred horror films that I love. They are in no particular order, but I will be discussing some memorable experiences that I have had watching some of them. You may also see that I am a Conjuring Universe Super-Fan...
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
The Ten Best Novels I’ve Read in 2019
This year has been filled with amazing novels and things that I have thoroughly enjoyed reading. To be honest, a lot of the books that have filled my year have been recommendations from other people (thanks to @readingslowly on Instagram for recommending me to read Swan Song—it was bloody awesome, I couldn’t put it down!), book club reads from @belletrist and @reesesbookclub (also on Instagram) and various things I find on the hashtag #Bookstagram and #PenguinModernClassics. I’ve been on a bit of a thing this year that I’ve been trying to read as many of the Penguin Modern Classic collection as possible, and that is because… well, I don’t know. I have no idea why I’ve been doing this in 2019, and really, I hope it continues into the next year, because God knows I’m nowhere near done!
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
100 Horror Books to Read for the Halloween Season
Halloween is right around the corner and, with the holiday season presenting many spooks, I think it’s good to remember the literature that can also scare the living hell out of us too. There are many ways I like to celebrate Halloween, and one of them is by reading and re-reading some of my favourite scary reads on the way up to the special day. Others ways I like to celebrate are watching scary films and making some seasonal bakes such as things pumpkin flavoured and biscuits normally containing dark chocolate, raisins and toasted nuts. I’ve always been a big fanatic of Halloween because I love dressing up even if I’m not going anywhere. I like to make cookies and give them creepy aspects. Last year, I made my brother a cookie shaped and decorated like the Slenderman. Anyways, this list is meant to be a bit of fun, so we’ll go through one hundred books you can read to celebrate this holiday season. I’ll talk about ones that are particularly special to me. Before you ask, I only ever include books I’ve actually read myself in lists like this, so you can talk to me about any one of them if you’re having a hard time choosing (I don’t blame you because they’re all so good). I’ll mark some of my favourites with a (*) as well, so make sure you look out for them! Oh, and lastly, these books are in no particular order either.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Horror
