literature
Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.
'As You Wish'
What makes a tale timeless? What makes a book or a movie or any other work of heart so special that it bridges any an all generation gaps? The answer is, that there is no answer. However, the untold adventures and memories of such epic moments in our lives help to make it so important. They are stories that need to be told, stories that deserved to be told.
By Erika Farrah7 years ago in Geeks
We Need to Talk About Daisy Buchanan and Why She’s the Worst
Let me start this off with a quick disclaimer: I know I’m going to get hate for making such a bold statement. I know this because nearly everyone, nay—every female I’ve ever come across who has read or seen The Great Gatsby LOVES Daisy—whether it’s for her fashion, speech pattern, or simply because Carey Mulligan’s performance was so convincing. With that said, if you like Daisy, then you like Daisy. That’s awesome. Cool. Great. I used to like Daisy Buchanan, but the more I fell in love with her the more I began to realize that she’s a trash human.
By dorothy callahan7 years ago in Geeks
'Ash Princess'
"I will not anger the Kaiser and he will keep me alive." Imagine if the greatest thing you could do with your life is to survive, to live. Imagine if in order to do that you had to hide your true self and take on the identity and persona forced upon you. For 6-year-old Princess Theodosia of the island nation Astrea, this is what she must do. At age 6, a warrior race known as the Kalovaxians have invaded her home, killed her mother, the fire queen, and forced young Theodosia to take on the name of Lady Thora, the Ash Princess.
By Erika Farrah7 years ago in Geeks
10 Underrated Fantasy Books for Children and Young Adults
Is that young person in your life suffering from post-Harry Potter reading blues? Do they want something to read that's just as magical and fantastic as The Chronicles of Narnia or Alice in Wonderland? I've got the fix for you. These are all books I read and loved growing up, and you might not have heard of them. From youngest to oldest in reading level, here are ten underrated fantasy books for children and young adults.
By Tonya Hunt8 years ago in Geeks
'The Handmaid's Tale'
My junior year I was blessed to have one of the best English teachers to ever exist. English teachers themselves are blessings already, but this one, Mrs. Harpster, has been one of the best. All year she'd recommend, subtly, her favorite book, which happened to be The Handmaid's Tale. She never revealed too much and as the year progressed the Hulu trailer began to accompany her two sentence explanations. Our entire class was intrigued. None of us got around to reading it, but it was in all of our minds. For that I thank her; however, that was a year ago... This year, my final long and drawn out year of high school, I was assigned an independent project. Many book titles were hurtled my way, but as soon as I saw The Handmaid's Tale on that list, I knew it was time. And time it was.
By Domonique Harris8 years ago in Geeks
The Patronus Charm - Why No Quiz Is Accurate
"How does it work?" said Harry nervously. "Well, when it works correctly, it conjures up a Patronus," said Lupin, "which is a kind of Anti-Dementor – a guardian which acts as a shield between you and the Dementor." ~extract from Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban by J.K. Rowling
By Alexandria Blan ☽8 years ago in Geeks
Stop Bashing YA
Don’t get me wrong, I love people. But there are a lot of things that people do that bother me. I’m sure you can relate. Instead of using this point to argue about politics or something that affects everyone, I’m going to use it to discuss something that shouldn’t be anyone’s business except yourself: your choice of books.
By Penelope Padilla8 years ago in Geeks
Why You Should Read Rick Riordan's Books Now!
Author Rick Riordan has written numerous best-sellers that hold a place in many reader's hearts. If you haven't picked up any of his books, here's a list of why you should give them a shot. So, let's pretend those movies didn't exist and go into the beauty that are the Percy Jackson books and the series that make up the "Riordanverse." No matter your age, these are the types of books which could find a place in your heart too.
By Shrika Guda8 years ago in Geeks
In Defense of Libraries
Lately I have seen a lot of articles on the fall of libraries, how they are about to go extinct if we don’t save them. We see libraries getting closed down, art programs getting cut, essentially we are seeing the art of knowledge and self expression die off. In addition to personal reasons for needing libraries around, they are also a beautiful place for free knowledge, for those who cannot afford to buy books. For those who can not afford a computer for access to internet, it is a place for people who can not afford basic forms of knowledge to go and indulge in the information that libraries have to offer. Libraries are the backbone of our society; a place for knowledge and art, a place for people to retreat to when they need a safe haven for their ideas. I am one who has great belief that libraries are an essential part of our society as a whole. When the world gets to loud, and the thoughts inside my head get to busy, I can always take comfort in one single place. Thousands of single places, really. Any and all libraries. Nothing gives me the sense of serene comfort like being around hundreds and hundreds of books. Thousands of worlds and ideas surrounding me and all of a sudden I don't have to be in reality anymore. I can curl up with a classic or turn to something new I have yet to discover and find my heart in something new. The simple act of opening a book and losing yourself in its words seems like such a small action but it can open your mind and your heart and take you to new places. You can discover things you never knew before, about the world and about yourself. Another person's words can inspire you to create, speak out, and even live differently. Another person's ideas can ignite your own, causing a beautiful creative revolution. I know that no matter what life brings, I can always find a library with a big comfy chair, and curl up with a book; a book whose words dance through my mind with spectacular color and musical celebration. I can lose and find myself in the heart of a story either new to me, or completely comfortable and predictable. As a writer I can often see where a story is going to go within its first few pages, but that has never dulled the journey and authors words take me on. Many stories may take a similar path but an author's individual words, and the heart and perspective that they put into a plot line everyone has read before is what makes art unique. It is what makes our hearts and minds full, and it is what keeps us coming back to art. We don’t continue to read books to read the same story over and over again, we continue to read to discover something we didn’t notice before. We come back to books because of the way the stories are told. We keep being told that libraries are dying, being wiped out by digital books and the fall of literacy, but the truth is as long as people seek knowledge, truth, and creativity, there will be libraries. There will be places people can go to retreat into stories, a place where people can find their voice and themselves. Libraries will remain a place to find safety in knowledge, strength in truth, and relief in creativity. I will continue to find comfort among books and find myself in stories. So when the world gets to loud, and the thoughts in my head get too busy, I will always retreat into a story.
By Alexandrea Callaghan8 years ago in Geeks
What Is Left After Death
Could there possibly be a reward on earth after death? In The Death of Ivan Ilych, the author, Leo Tolstoy, introduces the book with Ivan being dead after three days of agony from a simple injury. The story proceeds into his adolescence and his life in law school. He marries and starts a family, having a daughter and son. Within a year of their marriage, his wife becomes demanding and irritable following the hardest years of his life. His salary is not enough to support them and he is forgotten by everyone. Ivan later finds work in Petersburg, purchases a house, and moves his family there. He began decorating the house by hanging curtains and bruises his side. He ignores the injury until it begins to disturb him. Ivan Ilych becomes ill-natured and quarrelous, thus the relationship between wife and husband grows worse. He realizes that everyone is lying to him saying he is only ill when truly he is dying. Instead of fearing death as he once did, he accepts its reality. Three days before his death, in the midst of his screaming, his son walks in his room and comforts him. This made Ivan see that a good legacy is the only reward in death. Leo Tolstoy’s perspective on life, animated characters, and valuable life lessons make The Death of Ivan Ilych a wonderful literary work.
By Happy&Blessed8 years ago in Geeks
Six Books I Love
I recently got tagged in a Facebook challenge to post the covers of six books I loved without any commentary. I love challenges like that; they remind me of all the wonderful books I've read over the years. Narrowing it down to six was tricky! But here are the six I chose and the reasons why.
By Harriet Christabel8 years ago in Geeks
