literature
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March '23 Reads
Looks like I’m averaging three books a month so far. I think that’s a perfectly fine balance. Though it is taking me longer to get through books, which I guess is fair; between balancing grad school, freelance beta reading, and trying to edit my own novel for publication, I haven’t had the most time to decompress and read.
By Victoria Brown3 years ago in Geeks
Entertainment and comics: something is broken?
Ever since their inception in the 1930s, comics have been one of the most popular forms of entertainment. They have given us iconic characters like Superman, Batman, Spider-Man and their subsequent franchises. These larger-than-life characters with their superpowers and abilities made us root for them and their heroic feats. But in recent times, it seems like something is broken in the world of comics and entertainment.
By Theron Cheasseux3 years ago in Geeks
Review of 'The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi'
Amina al-Sirafi should be content. After a storied and scandalous career as one of the Indian Ocean’s most notorious pirates, she’s survived backstabbing rogues, vengeful merchant princes, several husbands, and one actual demon to retire peacefully with her family to a life of piety, motherhood, and absolutely nothing that hints of the supernatural. But when she’s tracked down by the obscenely wealthy mother of a former crewman, she’s offered a job no bandit could refuse: retrieve her comrade’s kidnapped daughter for a kingly sum. The chance to have one last adventure with her crew, do right by an old friend, and win a fortune that will secure her family’s future forever? It seems like such an obvious choice that it must be God’s will. Yet the deeper Amina dives, the more it becomes alarmingly clear there’s more to this job, and the girl’s disappearance, than she was led to believe. For there’s always risk in wanting to become a legend, to seize one last chance at glory, to savor just a bit more power…and the price might be your very soul.
By Cyn's Workshop3 years ago in Geeks
The Magic of Writing
Created in 2019. There are several instances in my life that I have felt magic, but nothing quite feels like the first time I fell in love. It was with a book. I would go on to love other books, other stories, but nothing compares to the first one. That feeling of wonder is impossible to recapture. It was not one of the classics, one of those books every educator seemed to hold higher than the rest. It was not one of those books people pretended was their favorite because people wanted to feel smart and stopped believing in magic as adults. This is unfortunate since all writing, no matter the type, is magical.
By C.M. Vazquez3 years ago in Geeks
How Stefano Labbia has changed the comics industry
Stefano Labbia is a prominent comic writer who has had a great impact in the comic industry. He has changed the way comics are created and perceived, and he has been instrumental in bringing about new styles and techniques. From his unique approach to storytelling to his innovative use of technology, there is no doubt that he has revolutionized the comic industry.
By Samuel Harrington3 years ago in Geeks
Philosophy is also a philosophical problem
Philosophy is more than just a field of study. It's a way of life. It's the search for truth, meaning, and purpose in a complex and ever-changing world. But where did it all begin? And what makes philosophy such an exciting and enduring pursuit?
By Abubakar Shaikh3 years ago in Geeks
Love On The Brain - Science and Romance (Who Can Beat That?)
Hey all! And welcome back for another book review by yours truly! This time I'm doing a review on a book that is all science and love (without the misogyny and mansplaining). I know that sounds impossible, right? To be honest, this book does have a bit of that, but only really to critique it.
By Grace Genet-Allen3 years ago in Geeks
