William Faulkner once advised fellow writers to “Read everything—trash, classics, good and bad—read!” For an aspiring and even professional author, no advice will get you further. Time and again, I’ve heard it put similarly: if you don’t read well, you cannot expect to write well. A good book can provide an example of what constitutes…
Here it is: the continuation of our analysis of Aslan the Lion from the beloved, but apparently controversial, Narnia series. Part three will appear at some point next month…
— C.O.
As May rolls by at its staggering pace, our thoughts often turn to the coming summer. Students are stressing over finals, teachers are holding their breath as they prep report cards, and a sense of freedom and excitement looms overhead with the brightening sky. But before our thoughts turn completely toward June, there is a…
A novel that took me on a bit of a roller coaster ride when it comes to certain details. However, my overall opinion of the story remains positive due to its intricate world-building, diverse characters, and inspiring themes of family and unity.
— C.M.
I have always preferred to write by hand. Ever since I was in school, unearthing my notebook from my backpack while waiting for class to start, or else freeing a solitary piece of lined paper from a binder in order to keep myself occupied after finishing an assignment. But the habit really peaked for me…