In Life of Pi, Yann Martel takes us on a thought experiment: What would happen if a boy and a Bengal tiger were stuck together on a small lifeboat in the middle of the Pacific Ocean? Contrary to what everyone would expect, the tiger doesn’t kill the boy. Instead, the two develop an unusual friendship … Continue reading In the Same Boat: Human-Animal Relationships in Life of Pi
For most students, Zoom classes are the new normal. While they do admittedly have a lot of advantages--among the chance to work from home (which comes in handy in the middle of a pandemic)--they can also be quite chaotic and stressful. Having attended a number of Zoom seminars in the past months, I learned quite … Continue reading Study Tips: How to Survive Zoom Classes
I think it's not an exaggeration to say that Angie Thomas's YA novel The Hate U Give is among the most important books of this century. If you've already read this book, you certainly know what I mean. If you haven't, make sure you do! Inspired by the Black Lives Matter movement, THUG tells the … Continue reading Why You Should Read The Hate U Give
If you follow the trends on twitter, you've probably seen that a job ad backed by the British gouvernment has recently sparked a huge backlash on social media. The poster shows a young ballet dancer, alongside the caption: "Fatima's next job could be in cyber. (she just doesn't know it yet)," below the slogan "Rethink. … Continue reading Why the Arts Matter
We all know it, we've all had it: writer's block. Whether you're a blogger, a student, or an author, everyone has experienced writer’s block at some point. It's when you're staring at a blank page on your computer or notebook and feel unable to produce a single word. Your mind is literally as blank as … Continue reading How to Overcome Writer’s Block
In one of my recent posts, I grappled with the question what makes a classic and I thought that this week's prompt of classic remarks hosted by the brilliant creators of PagesUnbound is a perfect extension to the discussion. The prompt is: What is a contemporary book you think might become a classic? Or should … Continue reading Books That May Become Future Classics
