Category: Books
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Why We Need to Read More Philosophy in Our Daily Lives
In a world where anti-intellectualism is rife, philosophical texts may be the light in the darkness for us all
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How “Dark Academia” Lost its Meaning
“Dark academia” was once a haven for all things bookish and intellectual- these days, that’s no longer the case. Here’s how “dark academia” lost its meaning.
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The Amazon Kindle: How to Ruin the Perfect E-Reader
The Kindle was once the ‘gold standard’ of e-reading. But with Amazon’s recent policy changes, is that still the case?
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The Best Classics to Dive into this Winter
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting longer and the weather’s getting a hell of a lot colder. Here are the top 5 classics to keep you warm this winter
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What It Means to Be a Vampire: “Carmilla” by Sheridan Le Fanu
It’s time to take a step back, and revisit what it actually means to be a ‘vampire’ in the classical world (Image Credit: IrenHorrors)
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The Best Biblical Retelling that the World Has Ever Seen
John Steinbeck’s “East of Eden” is a cultural masterpiece and the “magnum opus” of the American author’s works. Here’s why you should check it out. (Image Credit: Laura Gilchrist)
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Why There’s Never Been a Better Time to Get into Jane Austen
With the new Sense and Sensibility movie on the horizon, there has never been a better time to get into the works and stories of Jane Austen
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“Isn’t it good, Norwegian Wood”: The Magnum Opus of Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami is one of the most critically acclaimed authors from the 20th century. Here’s why everyone should read his most famous work at least once in their lives
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How self-help books promote an unhealthy “Hustle Culture” in our lives
Narayan Saimbi comments on the rise of “hustle culture” amongst Gen Z, and how certain self-help books have helped contribute to it. (Image credits: Wikimedia Commons)
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How No Country for Old Men perfects the “Unstoppable Evil”
Narayan Saimbi explores the infamous Cormac McCarthy novel and analyses the character of Anton Chigurh (Image credits- Tom Francis)