“In the eyes of children we find the joy of Christmas. In their hearts we find its meaning.” - Leland Thomas Christmas is the season of joy and laughter, and children are indeed the personification of happiness. The innocent souls of children enjoy Yuletide with a childlike glee that is enviable by us jaded adults. … Continue reading A Child-Like Christmas: 5 Best Children’s Books About Christmas
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Enjoy the Spirit of the Holidays with the Top 10 Christmas Books of All Time!
December is here. Perhaps, the most celebrated month of the year, December brings with it the wafting smell of cake, the mellifluous tune of carols, the familiar laughter and camaraderie of family and friends, the beauty of tinseled fir trees, and the joy of exchanging gifts. It is the month when Christmas, the festival of … Continue reading Enjoy the Spirit of the Holidays with the Top 10 Christmas Books of All Time!
Biblical Bonanza: Favorite Early Films Based on the Bible
“The Bible was not given for our information but for our transformation.”― D.L. Moody The Bible is considered to be the greatest book of all by Christians all over the world. Even if you are not a Christian, it is impossible to negate the value of the Scriptures. All the stories in the Bible are life-forming. … Continue reading Biblical Bonanza: Favorite Early Films Based on the Bible
Lost in Time: Forgotten Bestselling Victorian Female Writers
“There is no fame, no glory, and no power that can never end. In the end, there is oblivion.”― Bangambiki Habyarimana, “Book of Wisdom” While Habyarimana’s words may not ring true for many of the great stalwarts out there, his saying holds clout for more people than you can imagine. Many of us dedicate our lives … Continue reading Lost in Time: Forgotten Bestselling Victorian Female Writers
Tales of Terror: 6 Best Gothic Classics
A chill running down your spine, a romance under the shadow of death, dark hallways, haunted houses, and desolate moors. Well, this paints quite a picture, doesn’t it? If you are a fan of gothic novels, this is bound to intrigue you. For those whose interest is piqued yet do not have an inkling and … Continue reading Tales of Terror: 6 Best Gothic Classics
The Progenitors of Plays: 4 Greatest Dramatists From Classical Greece
“I often teach a graduate theater seminar on Greek tragedy in performance. I usually begin by saying that no matter what technological advances occur, the wisdom of these plays will never be obsolete.”- Neil Patrick Harris The acclaimed How I Mate Your Mother actor’s words cannot be more true. It can be rightfully said that … Continue reading The Progenitors of Plays: 4 Greatest Dramatists From Classical Greece
The Men Behind the Man: 5 Personalities Who Inspired Shakespeare
“Be not afraid of greatness. Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and others have greatness thrust upon them.”― William Shakespeare, “Twelfth Night” Who are we to argue with the Bard’s words? After all, few have managed to reach the pinnacle of greatness like William Shakespeare. Ever since his rise in the 16th century, he has reigned … Continue reading The Men Behind the Man: 5 Personalities Who Inspired Shakespeare
Around the World in 10 Books: Top 10 Classic Travelogues
“A person does not grow from the ground like a vine or a tree, one is not part of a plot of land. Mankind has legs so it can wander.”- Roman Payne (The Wanderess) Mankind has an inherent wanderlust. Exploring and discovering new places incite a joy that is indeed rare. The excitement of travel … Continue reading Around the World in 10 Books: Top 10 Classic Travelogues
Horror Halloween: Top 10 Spine-Chilling Reads From the 20th Century and Earlier
“Halloween is a celebration of the inversion of reality and a necessary Gothic hat-tip to the darker aspects of life, death and ourselves.”― Stewart Stafford October heralds the change in leaves and brings about an aura of metamorphosis in our lives. The falling leaves and the brown beauty of nature urge us to introspect. The ever-changing … Continue reading Horror Halloween: Top 10 Spine-Chilling Reads From the 20th Century and Earlier
The Rise of Feminism: Top 8 Books from the Early Days
“I raise up my voice-not so I can shout but so that those without a voice can be heard...we cannot succeed when half of us are held back.”― Malala Yousafzai After eons of subjugation, women had to finally raise their voices to be heard in a predominantly misogynist world. It took a lot for ladies … Continue reading The Rise of Feminism: Top 8 Books from the Early Days
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