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10 Apr

Preserving the Timeless Classics: A Controversial Debate

Anushka MehtaArticles

The debate surrounding the alteration of classic literature to conform to modern sensibilities has taken center stage in the literary world. A recent New York Times article highlights how literary estates are updating the works of renowned authors such as Agatha Christie, Ian Fleming, and Roald Dahl, removing offensive language and phrases that could be deemed racist or sexist. “While some changes have been made over the years with little fanfare, recent systematic attempts to alter classic works have been met with intense public scrutiny. The challenge is to find a balance between preserving an author's original intent and ensuring…

04 Apr

7 Fictional Jobs Readers Wish to See in Reality

Pranjali WakdeArticles

Every person trains themselves all their life to excel at a vital thing – a job. No matter if it’s a 9-to-5 or freelancing, you can’t avoid making your own career. Happy are those who can make a career out of the things they love. But what about those who are stuck in a job they would much rather trade for anything else? This is where fictional jobs come into the picture! While most characters are shown to have normal jobs, there are some characters with professions unheard of in real life. These jobs are dangerous, but if you keep…

01 Apr

Top 12 Book Festivals around the world

Pranjali WakdeArticles

It is an unspoken truth that readers love to hang out with other readers – or writers – the most. They can understand the references, go on lengthy discussions and give you different analyses of your favourite books. And the best place to meet such like-minded people? Book festivals! Also known as the literary festival, it’s a gathering of writers, readers, and thinkers in a specific place. There are different events, reading sessions and activities – all of which aim to foster a deep love for literature. There are many such festivals conducted globally, and that too in all corners…

20 Mar

The Effects of AI Emergence on Reading

Pranjali WakdeArticlesDo Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Fugitive Telemetry, I, NLP, Robot – Isaac Asimov

When ChatGPT dropped on the world in November 2022, no one knew it would become such a boon (and a threat) to society. The usage is simple – it is an AI chatbot. This bot is trained to give a detailed response to the prompts you give. Technically, it is such a simple tool; but it has been making giant leaps in every field, especially the literary world. Authors have been using this tool in almost every step of their book-writing process. No unique ideas? Ask the bot. Don’t know how to develop the character? The chatbot will help! Is…

27 Feb

Top 7 Popular Audiobooks of all time

Pranjali WakdeArticlesA Game of Thrones, Beloved, Born a Crime, I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings

Everyone is busy nowadays. So much that they don’t have time to sit down to rest, watch mindless T.V. or even read. While there is no potential remedy for the first two, readers do have a way to read while working. That escape comes in the form of audiobooks! An audiobook is when a narrator records a book in his or her voice. That way, as you work, the audio paints the picture of the book in your mind. It is a pretty great way to read, especially for people who can’t find time for books in their busy schedules.…

19 Feb

Nine Most Anticipated Debut Authors of 2023

Pranjali WakdeArticlesMost Anticipated Debut Authors

Discovering a new book is not just about reading it and keeping it aside. It involves a slightly longer process. You read the book, and then your research starts – which stops when you learn all about the author. That’s what happens to every reader – from Jane Austen enthusiasts to Dan Brown fans! Now that the new year has started, it is time to make space for new authors and their novels. Many authors are lined up to debut this year, all set to add us to their dedicated fandom. However, if you are confused about which to pick…

19 Feb

9 Exciting Careers for Book Lovers

Pranjali WakdeArticles

Gone are the days when books were only considered as a leisure time activity! Book lovers have found ways to incorporate reading into their career paths. Over time, a plethora of interesting jobs have been listed that revolve around all types of books! But if you are still trying to figure out how to turn this rewarding hobby into a career you will love, here are some unique options for you. Teacher/Professor: Reading is understanding the text and explaining it to yourself in simple words. And what does a teacher do? Take a complex topic and explain it to you in simple…

11 Feb

8 Novels Featuring Exciting Heists

Booked4Books NetworkArticlesA Million to One, Six of Crows, The Great Train Robbery, The Hunter, The Lies of Locke Lamora

No reader can resist the appeal of well-planned heists. A skilled suicide squad executing their evil plan successfully – who can hate such a story? Heist fiction has been around for years but often gets overshadowed by the more popular genres. But the fact that novels with heists are an exciting read is agreed upon universally! If you love books like this or want to try reading once – but don’t know where to start – listed below are eight novels featuring heists. A high-stake break-in found family and an engaging narrative: these stories have it all and some more.…

04 Feb

What is Purple Prose? – The Colour of Poetic Storytelling

Pranjali WakdeArticles

He looked around his room, trying to find traces of her presence before it all melted into nothingness. The thick carpet on the floor was trodden down by her soft feet, always clad in heavy boots, even when in the confines of the house. The table’s top has experienced her warm hands more times than his own fingers, and if he could concentrate, he is optimistic he could still feel the lingering gentleness on the wooden furniture. Several writers resort to writing like that instead of just getting straight to the point. Why? Because it seems beautiful to read, it…

13 Jan

How to write a Book Review?

Pranjali WakdeArticles

Everyone – or at least every reader – knows what a book review is. Simply speaking, it is a descriptive analysis where the reviewer reads a book and gives their opinions on the story. But there’s a lot of difference between the reviews of earlier centuries and the ones we see today. The reviews that were done before usually consisted of the story’s summary and a general overview of the themes and issues tackled. A little passage by the end lets the readers know whether reading the book is worth their time, with the observation purely based on the narrative’s…