The Joy of Reading
Despite the ever-advancing technological innovations, the pleasure of reading will never go out of style. The joy of opening up a brand new book, whether it be in a physical format, or on an e-reader, the anticipation will always remain. The various genres of books are never-ending, with fiction still being the favorite of many. Deciding what to read next can be a dilemma, but thankfully there are many places on the internet where in-depth reviews can be found. If the delights to be found in books are introduced at an early age, then reading will be a life-long pleasure.
George Orwell’s 1984: Dire Predictions of a Dystopian Future
2 Mar 2020
Few political novels have had the impact of George Orwell’s 1984, which describes a dystopian future in which all aspects of life are strictly controlled by the state.
Many of the predictions that Orwell makes in the book, which was first published in 1949, have since come true.
Classic Literature: Why it’s Still Relevant
6 Feb 2020
There’s a reason why certain books are considered ‘classics’. They may have been written long ago, but they still reveal timeless truths about the world we live in and remain profoundly relevant to this day.
While language may evolve over time, other things, such as the human condition, never change.
Find a Good Book
27 Jan 2020
One of the best things that comes from reading a good book is being able to put yourself in the story, just from the words. A good book will have your imagination running and seeing all kinds of images as you read and follow the story. With so much literature available to read in the world, how do you even figure out where to start? Let’s say you’ve just walked into the local library and have made your way to the romance section, your favorite! But so many to choose from… Usually you can get an idea if you’ll find the book interesting by reading the back, or even just from the cover, but if those aren’t enough, you can open the book to a random page and read it. If you find yourself wanting to read more after that one page, you have probably found a book worth taking home!
New Generation
Libraries aren’t the only place you can find some quality literature, in fact, a lot of what we read now is found online! Talk about Millenials taking over… We love the internet though because of everything you can find there. Looking for a review on a new restaurant? We tend to go to TripAdvisor. What about the newest online casino? For that, we visit casinophiladelphia.com. The options for what you’ll find online are endless!
When the Movie is Actually Better Than the Book
9 Jan 2020
When it comes to some screen adaptations of popular novels, the book is almost always better than the movie. But there have been a handful of notable exceptions, (‘Jaws’ being the most famous example), where the film ends up outdoing the book it was based on.