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30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 16)
There's something really nice about having a good book to read and, when I'm not listening to rockabilly or my favourite podcasts, I love to read a book (needless to say I normally read whilst listening to music). I have to be perfectly honest, I don't get to read as much as I would like to (I want to start a baking business so, I'm doing all of that at the moment) and so, I fall behind with my reading goals by a slight bit. I still love to read though and I'm sure that you are here because you do too!
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
Paradise Revisited
When God created Eve from the rib of Adam in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, the idea of disconnection between the two of them didn’t concern the deity. The Father prescribed an otherness to Eve, separating her from Adam through gender, but also Adam was shaped in the image of God, whereas Eve is made in the image of man. Though God was not worried about the possible gap, the otherness of Eve did however, concern Adam, as he attempted to bridge any possible gap, even though Adam recognized his own superiority. Lee Morrissey writes on this subject in his article “Eve’s Otherness and the New Ethical Criticism.” Morrissey brings up Book 9 of Paradise Lost in which Adam and Eve are together after the fall, closer than they ever were. “Eve's otherness is the result of Adam's seeing Eve as, literally, part of himself, which is to say, the same as himself. Adam treats Eve as if she were there to fulfill his process of self-fulfillment” (330). While many believe Eve caused the downfall of man, and through the context of the original story, one would, I disagree with Morrissey and argue the otherness of Eve comes from the difference in their roles in Paradise. Eve must act as a guide for Adam as Milton uses her as the genius loci in Paradise Lost.
By Chloe Hauxwell7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 15)
Now we're getting on to part 15, you may start to see books you don't recognise, and that is a very good thing. It means that you are looking at some books you may not have looked at if they were on a categorised list by a certain topic/genre. Now that we've been through 14 parts, we're not really just going to stop there and have it end at part 15. Are you kidding me? The party is just getting started! I love making these lists and sharing my experiences with you, and I also love hearing about your experiences as well.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 14)
You really thought I was joking on those last parts when I said we weren't even halfway through, didn't you? Well, I'm not joking, and now you're here with me and we're going to go through the next thirty books on the list. Since this is numbers 391-420, I would like to say a big thank you to you who have since been here for as many, or as few lists as you have. You really do make a difference. Again, if you go away and read one book you've seen on this list, or if you even put it on your reading list, then that is a success for me!
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Red Queen'
This is the second book to the ALICE series by Christina Henry. Click onto my profile to find the first book. Before I get into the summary and review of the story, I do want to discuss the fact that the content that lies ahead can be triggering for some people. This story is centered on a sexual-assault survivor-based story, so approach ahead at your own discretion.**
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 13)
You thought we would have ended by now and moved on? No, I really don't think so. I still have so much to share with you. I still have so many books I want to share with you, and so many experiences I want to tell you about. Well? Let's begin shall we?
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
'Invisible Monsters' By Chuck Palanuik: A Review
Anyone who was in high school between the years 2000 and 2010 probably remembers the popularity, and seemingly forbidden nature of Chuck Palanuik's books. After finding out that Fight Club, one of my favorite movies as a teenager, was actually based on a book, I had to find out more. For me, and I would assume many other 16 year old girls, anarchy plus Brad Pitt’s abs, plus multiple personalities equaled my mind blown. If I had known that Panic at the Disco had written a song about the events of the Palaniuk’s book Invisible Monsters my mind would have exploded all over my bedroom walls.
By Haley Peterson7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Tuesdays with Morrie'
Tuesdays with Morrie is a novel based on the experience author Mitch Albom had when reconnecting with his old coach, Morrie, who is about to pass. Full of life lessons and understanding of what the world has to offer, this novel is one to really make you consider answers for how to make it through. This book made my heart tear by thinking about death. That sounds odd, but it is true—it is bound to happen, so why not do it with love?
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Alice'
Before I get into the summary and review of the story, I do want to discuss the content that lies ahead can be triggering for some people. This story is centered on a sexual-assault survivor-based story, so approach ahead at your own discretion.**
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 12)
I have to admit that I for one am having a great time recommending you all really good books to read. As I have said a million times before, if you get just one new book to read from these lists then I have done the best I can do, and that was exactly my goal. Reading isn't just about reading, it is about experiencing a book, living a book, and sharing that experience with others if it is particularly poignant.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 11)
You are probably now wondering why I'm still carrying on with these lists, but as I have said before—I will carry on as far as I can. I would like to share with you all the great books I've read. There's a lot of books out there, and there's also a lot of books I want to share with you.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
30 Books to Read Before You Die (Pt. 10)
We are now at the tenth part of this series, and though this is a good round number, don't think we'll be ending with this part. No, we'll be moving on to part 11 very soon. For now though, I want you to appreciate how far we've come. We've been through everything from Ancient Greek plays to 19th Century Philosophy, from John Milton to Jack Kerouac and beyond, we've come from the 20th century and made it into the eras of the BC centuries. We have literally been here, there and everywhere when it comes to literature.
By Annie Kapur7 years ago in Geeks
