![]() ![]() These writers included Ernest Hemingway, F. Anderson was a major influence on the generation of American writers who came after him. Although none of his novels was wholly successful, several of his short stories have become classics. ![]() Sherwood Anderson, (1876-1941), was an American short-story writer and novelist. That work's influence on American fiction was profound, and its literary voice can be heard in Ernest Hemingway, William Faulkner, Thomas Wolfe, John Steinbeck, Erskine Caldwell and others. ![]() Anderson thus occupies a place in literary history that cannot Sherwood Anderson was an American writer who was mainly known for his short stories, most notably the collection Winesburg, Ohio. ![]() From PBS.org: Sherwood Anderson, (1876-1941), was an American short-story writer and novelist. Sherwood Anderson was an American writer who was mainly known for his short stories, most notably the collection Winesburg, Ohio. ![]()
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![]() ![]() “Given the considerable changes that have occurred since the announcement of this project, including new leadership and changing business conditions, we have decided not to move forward with construction of the campus,” Josh D’Amaro, the head of Disney Parks & Resorts, wrote to employees. But Disney claims that DeSantis retaliated against the company after it publicly opposed a parental rights bill, known as the “don’t say gay” law. The Florida project would have meant relocating a number of California employees, including those in the Imagineering unit, to the state. As NBA And NHL Playoffs Reach Final Round, Disney And Warner Bros Discovery See Ratings And Ad Sales Surge In Respite From WGA StrikeĮarlier on Thursday, Disney announced that it was canceling the $1 billion Lake Nona project, the latest twist in a battle between the company and DeSantis. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() He joins the scientists tracking the decline of insect populations across the globe, including the soaring mountains of Mexico that host an epic, yet dwindling, migration of monarch butterflies the verdant countryside of England that has been emptied of insect life the gargantuan fields of U.S. With urgency and great clarity, Milman explores this hidden emergency, arguing that its consequences could even rival climate change. ![]() What is causing the collapse of the insect world? Why does this alarming decline pose such a threat to us? And what can be done to stem the loss of the miniature empires that hold aloft life as we know it? In The Insect Crisis, acclaimed journalist Oliver Milman dives into the torrent of recent evidence that suggests this kaleidoscopic group of creatures is suffering the greatest existential crisis in its remarkable 400-million-year history. Three out of every four of our planet’s known animal species are insects. ![]() From ants scurrying under leaf litter to bees able to fly higher than Mount Kilimanjaro, insects are everywhere. ![]() ![]() This was a lot less satisfying to read than the first book, Incarceron. For those who can appreciate the interplaying reflections of lies, myths and memory, a modern masterpiece." - Kirkus Reviews, starred review Read more "Even as the steadily ratcheting certainty of impending catastrophe keeps the pages turning, the sheer richness of the evocative descriptions demands that every sentence be savored. Fisher further explores themes of reality, illusion, and freedom without losing her intensely original world-building and authentic characters." - Booklist, starred review Incarceron has built itself a body and it wants to go Outside - just like Sapphique, the only prisoner Incarceron ever loved. In order to find it, they must battle the prison itself. Back Inside, Keiro and Attia are on the hunt for Sapphique's glove, which legend says he used to escape. Outside, things are not at all what Finn expected - and both Finn's and Claudia's very lives hang on Finn convincing the Court that he is the lost prince. ![]() Finn has escaped Incarceron, but Keiro and Attia are still Inside. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() To harness the power of translation, Oxford University hosts the Royal Institute of Translation, nicknamed "Babel". Silver bars inscribed with such 'match-pairs' of words can thus manifest magical effects, which may increase agricultural production, improve the accuracy of bullets, heal injuries, and more. In this world, silver has magical properties tied to language: it is capable of capturing what is "lost in translation" between words in different languages that have similar, but not identical, meanings. Kuang drew heavily from history and her own experiences as both a translator and an Oxford graduate.īabel is set in an alternate-reality 1830s England in which Britain's global economic and colonial supremacy are fueled by the use of magical silver bars. Thematically similar to The Poppy War, Kuang's first book series, the book criticizes British imperialism, capitalism, and the complicity of academia in perpetuating and enabling them. It debuted at the first spot on The New York Times Best Seller list, and won Blackwell's Books of the Year for Fiction in 2022 and the 2022 Nebula Award for Best Novel. ![]() Babel: Or the Necessity of Violence: An Arcane History of the Oxford Translators' Revolution is a 2022 novel by R. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That’s how I feel about “We Contain Multitudes,” a story that has given me a massive book hangover and might make my end of year favorites list, but I still found it somewhat problematic and, from a plotting perspective, chaotic. Why I Read It: It was highly recommended by a few #Bookstagrammers I trust.ĭo you ever read a book that is kind of a hot mess, but it all somehow works? Recommended For: Fans of young adult male/male romance with an edge. The epistolary structure makes it a quick read, but there are multiple chaotic and disturbing plots (see trigger warnings). Reality: Not a graphic novel and not breezy. 100-Word (or Less) Synopsis: Two polar opposites are assigned pen pals for high school English, but it doesn’t take long for eccentric Jo and jock Kurl to discover they have more in common than they think.Įxpectation: A breezy graphic novel full of the typical young adult trappings. ![]() ![]() ![]() Promotional posts, comments & flairs, media-only posts, personalized recommendation requests incl. Please use a civil tone and assume good faith when entering a conversation. All posts must be directly book related, informative, and discussion focused. If you're looking for help with a personal book recommendation, consult our Suggested Reading page or ask in: /r/suggestmeabook Quick Rules:ĭo not post shallow content. It is our intent and purpose to foster and encourage in-depth discussion about all things related to books, authors, genres or publishing in a safe, supportive environment. Subreddit Rules - Message the mods - Related Subs AMA Info The FAQ The Wiki Join in the Weekly "What Are You Reading?" Thread!.Check out the Weekly Recommendation Thread. ![]() New Release: Meet Me Tonight in Atlantic City by Jane Wong. ![]() ![]() ![]() The priest proceeds to tell him that his wife's soul is damned to Hell for committing suicide. In 1462, Vlad Dracula, a member of the Order of the Dragon, returns from a victory against the Turks to find his wife Elisabeta committed suicide after his enemies falsely reported his death. 4.1.1 Criticism of Keanu Reeves's performance.Its score was composed by Wojciech Kilar closing credits theme " Love Song for a Vampire", written and performed by Annie Lennox, became an international success. ![]() It was nominated for four Academy Awards and won three for Best Costume Design, Best Sound Editing, and Best Makeup. Rotten Tomatoes's consensus cited "some terrific performances", although Reeves's performance has been widely criticized. It stars Gary Oldman as Count Dracula, Winona Ryder as Mina Harker, Anthony Hopkins as Professor Abraham Van Helsing, and Keanu Reeves as Jonathan Harker.ĭracula grossed $215 million on a $40 million budget. Bram Stoker's Dracula is a 1992 American gothic horror film directed and produced by Francis Ford Coppola, based on the novel Dracula by Bram Stoker. ![]() ![]() ![]() Together, these three books are commonly referred to as the Thrawn Trilogy. Heir to the Empire was followed by Dark Force Rising and the Last Command. The book was written by Hugo Award winning author Timothy Zahn, and it quickly shot to the top of the New York Times Best Sellers list. In addition to bringing back familiar faces, the novel introduced new threats, like the calculating villain Grand Admiral Thrawn. ![]() The book was set five years after Return of the Jedi, and continued the adventures of Luke Skywalker and his allies. ![]() In 1991 Bantam Spectra published a novel called Heir to the Empire. With no movie to promote, the Star Wars universe was dormant. ![]() Although George Lucas spoke about returning to the franchise to produce a prequel trilogy, there were no firm plans. By the end of the decade the ongoing Marvel Comic had been cancelled, and animated shows like Droids and Ewoks had ended production. It’s hard to imagine a time when Star Wars wasn’t ruling pop culture, but in 1991 things were different.Īfter the release of Return of the Jedi in 1983, the Star Wars universe quietly died down. If someone were to consume every Star Wars project released in the past 12 months, they might be surprised to learn just how long that would take. There is no shortage of new Star Wars content, thanks to multiple Disney+ television productions, novels, comics, video games and more. ![]() ![]() ![]() We love original content and self-posts! Thoughts, discussion questions, epiphanies and interesting links about authors and their work. 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