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Liv on the Edge: ‘A Little Life’ broke my little heart
“A Little Life” is about childhood, and about adulthood, and addiction, and sexual abuse, and love, and, of course, life itself. Read More
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Revisiting ‘Superman for All Seasons’
“Superman For All Seasons” is a thoughtful, subtle, and frankly beautiful coming of age story for Superman. Read More
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How I fell in love with ‘Percy Jackson’ in college
It’s sweet to see young, awkward love, and be drawn into memories of being 13 and painfully awkward in the ways of romance, while at the same time being exceedingly grateful you have successfully made it past those cringeworthy years. Read More
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Boccaccio’s Decameron: Lessons from the Black Death
Keep your chin up and your friends close, and keep Boccaccio in mind. Read More
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12 books to cure your quarantine boredom
In no particular order, here is my take on a well-rounded, diverse, and boredom-curing reading list Read More
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‘Emma’ takes a novel viewpoint on a timeless story
What sets the 2020 adaptation of “Emma” (“Emma.” with a period at the end) apart from the others is the changes it allows itself. While “Emma.” is not an unfaithful adaptation, it does take calculated liberties. Read More
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‘Code Name Verity’ is a cunning read for quarantine
There are many historical fictions about World War II out there, but what makes “Code Name Verity” such a treat is the puzzle that is Wein’s writing. Read More
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Visiting author Valeria Luiselli reads stories from the border in newest novel
“It’s a book with immigration, but not a book about immigration,” Luiselli said. “I’m not interested in writing a story that’s relatable.” Read More
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Eastman alum talks tips and tricks to musical success
The book reflects her years performing as a young musician, and subsequently teaching other aspiring young artists. Read More
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‘Norwegian Wood’ finds hope in the aftermath of suicide
Some might find solace retreating into the comfort of a sensitive book. If that sounds like you, I have the perfect read for this winter: Haruki Murakami’s “Norwegian Wood.” Read More
