For much of history, much like in real life, female characters in fiction were sidelined, often not promoted to the front like their male counterparts until recently. But this has begun to change, with the strong and nuanced female character coming to the forefront of genres like fantasy, science fiction, historical and more! And even looking back throughout literary history, there are numerous examples of kickass women who paved the way forward. Here some of the best, counting down from ten! 10. Offred- The Handmaid’s Tale Image Via Amazon The Handmaid’s Tale tells of a future where women have been …
More and more high schools have been adding modern novels into their literature curriculum, which allow teenagers the opportunity to enter the current realm of books instead of staying stuck in the past. Despite the immense significance of literary classics, their themes and motifs can often be outdated and not relatable to a young audience. While coming of age masterpieces offer great insight into the minds of adolescents, more recent releases seem to have just the advice and spunk that high schoolers should be required to absorb in a classroom setting. 1. Just Kids by Patti Smith …
So we stumbled upon this internet gem and felt the need to spread the love and then some. Image via The Meta Picture YouTube has Honest Trailers. Bookstr now has Honest Book Titles. Some are from the internet, and some of them are our creative brain-children. Street cred is provided. (The following jokes do not reflect the views of Bookstr or its staff members. We just happen to find them hilarious. Viewer Discretion is Advised.) 1. Moby Dick Man Gets KO’d by Whale 2. The Iliad Brad Pitt as Achilles Makes Me Question My Sexuality …
We’re back with more jokes. (Click here for prior Hilariously Honest Book Titles). In this listicle, we have reached the comparably more modern era of books to parody. We hope they hit close to home. (The following jokes do not reflect the views of Bookstr or its staff members. We just happen to find them hilarious. Viewer Discretion is Advised.) 1. Wuthering Heights The Bachelor: Before Valium 2. Huckleberry Finn Racist Kids Say the Darndest Things 3. Of Mice and Men Handle with Care 4. The Lord of the Flies Don’t Leave Kids …
Wizards are a classic staple of fantasy literature and it’s easy to see why these characters have been fascinating readers forever. From the classic image of the wizard as an old man in a pointy hat to more modern interpretations, wizards endure thanks to their varied abilities, cool characterizations, and usage to explore the fantasy realms they inhabit. But who are some of the best? Here are top five of the coolest and best wizards (in our opinion) of fantasy literature. 5. The Crimson King from The Dark Tower Not all wizards are good. Many throughout literature have …
