literature

Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.

The Scarlet Letter
The Scarlet Letter is a story about a young woman named Hester Prynne who goes through experiences in the seventeenth century, contradictory to everything she stands for. There are various characters in the story who experience different things, most to get a point across to the reader. What are these things? How does Hawthorne’s depiction of these characters help the reader understand his message about conforming to society? Hawthorne’s depiction of these characters convey the message by demonstrating the appreciation of natural things on character and observation in the other.
By JABÉZ GARDEN💚6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 7)
As you know, most of what I do is watch films and read books. Recently, I have been working on reading more in the philosophical region of books in a section Waterstones calls "Smart Thinking". Now, I don't claim to be smart and neither am I that much of a thinker, but I like to read these things because sometimes they discuss problems with the world that I only get to see through reading because I don't have any communication with the outside world. My news and discussion topics come from books and I then head to Reddit to see who, if anyone, will be my friend and talk about them with me. Then, as soon as I say I'm a woman, I get sex-talk online and swiftly make my exit. Sometimes, they guess that I'm a woman and I don't know how. But I don't like the way they talk to me after that so I leave the conversation.
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks
5 authors who have influenced my writing...
It is a truth universally acknowledged that, if you want to be a better writer, you have to read. Read far and wide, across a range of genres, discovering new words, and new worlds. If you're a script writer, then read scripts and screenplays; if you're more of an author then read books. I have something like four full bookcases (thanks Ikea!) and a few extra piles of books taking up floorspace in my home - each book has been read at least once, with many being read twice, and some three or four times.
By Daniel Lyddon6 years ago in Geeks
Jus Accardo's Denazen series Returns- with a fourth instalment and new covers!
Jus Accardo's award winning paranormal romantic YA series is returning with its long awaited fourth novel set for release 2nd March 202o. To mark the occasion and start of a new decade, Entangled Publishing are revamping the series with gorgeous new covers.
By Ted Ryan6 years ago in Geeks
Reading is Funadmental
As I travel to work on my daily commute, I have my nose in a book. Unlike most people who are on a device, I read a paperback or hard cover book. It is more relaxing than staring at a screen again, which I do at work and then again at home at the end of the day. The 3 hours of commuting I have in the day is my true me time. I had this man ask me why do I read a physical book when I could just have a kindle and read the books then.
By Hannah Elliott6 years ago in Geeks
Before the Sorting Hat
Now, growing up I hated reading. It took a lot of effort on my parents side to get me to read anything. My sisters were busy reading all sorts of books from Nancy Drew to Babysitters club. I did not enjoy the same pass time, instead I was busy building houses for my toys and creating stories for myself. It was not long before my sisters had started the Harry Potter phase. I was indifferent to the books. Then, I saw Harry Potter and the Philosopher's stone movie and I knew I had to read the books once my oldest sister commented "The book was so much better". I read the Harry Potter book and it changed my life. So, I have decided to write a character analysis on Harry Potter himself.
By Ada Zuba6 years ago in Geeks
In Search of a Book
There was a time when every Monday I went to the local bookstore. I spent my entire lunch hour cruising the aisles, picking up books, reading the blurbs, putting them back. I started at A and finished at Z.
By Conny Manero6 years ago in Geeks
The Forgotten Sentinel
“What an unappreciative lot of bullocks,” he muttered as he hobbled to his post. “Not that there ever was any glamour or fortune to volunteer work.” His post was, incidentally, a job he made up and volunteered for without discussion with anyone outside of himself. A completely made-up need, and one he felt particularly obliged to fill. The bridge was the only connection to the world outside the village that was no longer routinely patrolled. The road across it ended in the woods, a forgotten path long laid in silence.
By Alexandria Maxwell6 years ago in Geeks
Book Review #1:Legion
"In the black, a man screamed" Are you a big fan of blood, gore and funny comradery? Well then good reader, this is the book for you! Part of the Historical Fiction genre: Legion published by Welsh author and ex Army Veteran , Geraint Jones. It is the third book in the series and is the best one yet. Even though it is the third book in the series it is actually the prequal to books 1 and 2 (Blood forest/Ambush and Siege).
By Charna Sanson6 years ago in Geeks
An Overall View of Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
Any attempt to provide a complete literary analysis of Chaucer’s Canterbury Tales in 1,000 words or so is doomed to failure. The book runs to some 17,000 lines of (mostly) verse, comprising 24 tales, a long introductory General Prologue and a number of other prologues to tales and other linking material. The analysis therefore has to be at a more general level, with examples brought in to illustrate the important points.
By John Welford6 years ago in Geeks
20 Books of 2020 (Pt. 6)
If you haven't yet read the other parts, then have no fear for they are already published. Part 1 - https://todaysurvey.shop/geeks/my-first-20-books-of-2020%3C/p%3E%3C/a%3E%3Cdiv class="css-1htaxga-Flex">
By Annie Kapur6 years ago in Geeks

The Inquest, by W H Davies

W H Davies (full name William Henry Davies) (1870-1940) was a Welsh poet and prose writer who had an adventurous life that included tramping across the United States, as detailed in his “Autobiography of a Super-Tramp”, and losing a leg when he tried to jump aboard a moving train in Canada. This accident, which meant that he had to wear a wooden leg thereafter, meant that he had to return to Britain where he turned his attention to writing poetry.

By John Welford6 years ago in Geeks