21 Lessons from the 21st Century: A Review
Ana Maria Guevara Llbarra takes a look at Yuval Noah Harari's 21 Lessons for the 21st Century, and how it sets the stage for what's to come for humanity.
The Lovely Bones that Grow Around One’s Absence
A detailed breakdown of The Lovely Bones with character, theme, setting and plot analysis, along with personal thoughts and opinions.
The House on Mango Street and the Incomparable Relatability of Autobiographies
This article takes a deep dive into the genre of "semi-autobiographical" works, specifically Sandra Cisneros' The House On Mango Street.
Would you do it Again, but Better?
Time never waits for us, it keeps moving along despite life or death. Yesterday, today, and tomorrow, all these days begin to blend and eventually morph into years. It all happens in the blink of an eye. In the book Again, but Better, Christine Riccio beautifully depicts that just b
Deconstructing Dystopic Literature
Ilhan Yusuf compares the dystopian world differences between 1984 by George Orwell and Aldous Huxley's Brave New World.
Reflections of Required High School Readings
If there is one thing you can’t escape in high school, it’s English class. In my high school, and for most high schools across Canada, English is the only course required for all four years. A crucial part of English class is always required readings, be it short stories, poetry, novels, or play
To Read or Not to Read: Why Teenagers Should Continue to Read Shakespeare
As the English teacher announces the start of the Shakespeare unit, the whole class responds with a series of groans of disappointment and gasps of fear. But why is this the case? You see, as we stray further and further away from the year 1613, the year Shakespeare wrote his last play, many student
On a Teenager’s Bookshelf
Here are some must-read novels to help you get through school, provide some much-needed stress relief, and prevent you from spending unnecessary time looking for books.
Alias Grace: A Review
Check out Krishna Rajesh's review of Margaret Atwood's thrilling novel Alias Grace, complete with a look at its TV adaptation.
Your Summer “Must Read” List
Jessica shares four great summer-friendly reads that include classics, mystery, fantasy, and chick-lit titles.