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13 Best Young Adult Books
First of all, I would like to clarify that YA books are not a genre. Young adult books are simply the means of denoting the age range these books are meant for. In my opinion, young adult books are for ages 13 and up, though anybody is welcome to read YA books if it suits their fancy. With that being said, these are the top 13 YA books I have read.
By Jessica Escober8 years ago in Geeks
10 Things to Note If You're Reading 'Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone' Today
It was 20 years ago this week that a boy wizard with a scar on his forehead entered our world through the pages of Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone (or Sorcerer's Stone as it is known in the United States). Author J.K. Rowling's captivating adventures of #HarryPotter and his confrontations with the evil wizard Voldemort would go on to thrill millions of readers through seven successful sequels, including last year's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child. (Not to mention eight corresponding top-grossing films, three theme parks, and one critically acclaimed West End play.)
By Marguerita Tan8 years ago in Geeks
Short Fiction You've Never Read and Probably Should
In 2,232 words, Vilma Howard tells the tale of Belle—the woman with a scar on her finger. 'Belle'—Vilma Howard It was first published in the Spring of 1955 and published in The Paris Review, just two years after she had published "After The War"—two pages of verse in the same publication.
By Marianna Michael8 years ago in Geeks
Back in 2005...
Before I begin this late night book review, we have to take a quick journey back nine years. Nine years ago, I was a a very shy, awkward, 12-year-old struggling to walk around the school without being mocked or called out on a flaw I already was aware I had. I spent every lunch period hiding my face in a book, spending those peaceful 30 minutes in my own fantasy world. Other girls my age, were talking about the latest gathering or boy crush that arose overnight which was something way out of my comfort zone. I told myself that I would one day have that romantic book relationship (which I do currently) that would make me see what all the hype was about. That was when my best friend suggested reading one of the most well-known romance writer’s books: Nicholas Sparks. I was more than willing to take the suggestion but then a situation arose. The librarian, who became a friend after how many days I spent in the library, informed me that Nicholas Spark’s books are not written for the young mind due the material that was more mature. I respected her decision. When I was told this little piece of information, I told myself that I would put on my bucket list (12-years-old with a bucket list?) to read all of Nicholas Sparks books. I am now 21 and being that Sparks continues to write more novels, I refuse to fall behind. I decided that I would get started on this little item on the list. At the time, I thought how hard could it really be? Then I learned that there are 25 books that I have to read without being distracted and tempted by other appealing novels.
By Hailey Peterson8 years ago in Geeks
Would You Walk Through A Forest Where Souls Wander
*Warning: This book contains mature content that could also be considered triggering. SPOILERS* Sitting at the base of Mount Fuji, one of the most beautiful mountain peaks on the face of the Earth, sits one of the most haunted forests. Aokigahara (Suicide Forest or Sea of Trees) stretches across the base of Mount Fuji for 30 kilometers. People from across the world travel to this specific forest to end their lives and release their soul back into the unknown. It is said to be believed that people commit suicide here due to the beauty of the surroundings and the last thing they see and hear is the calmness of the endless forest. Not only do people from around the world come to commit suicide here, but the best thrill seekers will come to test the unknown. Japanese citizens look at the forest as taboo and refuse to guide people through it. Citizens believe that the people who lost their lives in this forest continue to haunt the forest. It is also believed that the negative souls push the depressed to end their lives or even go as far as possessing the living. Different paranormal hunters have declined offers on traveling to Suicide Forest due to the negativity the forest holds. You have to take a risk walking through the forest during daylight hours, but when night hits you are asking to be killed.
By Hailey Peterson8 years ago in Geeks
Harry Potter: How Sex Would Be in the Wizarding World
The Harry Potter series by J.K. Rowling might have been written for kids but grown-ups all around the world still love to read it and see the story in a whole new way. You might want to obliviate some of these things because today, we are showing you how sex would be wrong in the Wizarding world.
By Charlotte Poitras8 years ago in Geeks
New 'Arrow' Novel Reveals Prometheus Left Killer Traps Behind For Team Arrow
Since Arrow Season 5 ended with the death of Adrian "Prometheus" Chase, we believed the villain had done all the damage possible. A new novel, coming in January 2018, corrects that assumption as Fatal Legacies picks up where Season 5 ended. According to the official synopsis provided by Amazon, Chase left a little something extra behind for Team Arrow in Star City.
By Rachel Carrington8 years ago in Geeks
