- The Scarlet Letter (1850) - Life in 17th-century Puritan Boston is not easy for Hester Prynne, who conceived her daughter Pearl through an adulterous affair. She wears a scarlet "A" for "adultery"
Returning to Classics: Hawthorne
by Louise June 29th, 2011 | Authors, Classics
Born in Salem, Massachusetts, in 1804 and meeting his end in Plymouth, New Hampshire, in 1864, Nathaniel Hawthorne was a true New Englander. It comes as no surprise that much of his writing centers on New England. His fiction is considered part of the Romantic Movement and has Puritan inspiration. His work often delves into the ideas of inherent evil or sin of humanity. He published four major romance novels:
Classic Author: Charles Dickens
by Louise June 1st, 2011 | Authors, Classics, Fiction
On an episode of a game-show that I was recently watching, the question with the money-winning answer was, "In which of Charles Dickens' novels would we find the character Tiny Tim?" Do you know the answer? Would you win the money? Dickens published a score of novels, as well as a number of short stories, a few plays. The novels were originally published in a series of monthly or weekly magazines and later reprinted in their standard novel form. Dickens' stories have remained popular since their first release, staying in print ever since. A few of the classics:
- A Christmas
Top New Books of 2009
by Jaclyn Abergas January 13th, 2010 | Authors, Fiction, New Releases, Nonfiction
What's the greatest book you read in 2009? Are you looking for something new to read? Here is Amazon.com's list of top books for 2009.
Let The Great World Spin (Colum McCann)
Award-winning novelist Colum McCann has released his best novel yet. Let The Great World Spin is about New York City and its people in the 1970s. Corrigan is a radical and young Irish monk, who lives among prostitutes in the Bronx. Mothers gather to grieve for their sons who died in Vietnam. Tillie, a grandmother at 38, continues to play tricks with her teenage daughter to provide for her family and
Let The Great World Spin (Colum McCann)
Award-winning novelist Colum McCann has released his best novel yet. Let The Great World Spin is about New York City and its people in the 1970s. Corrigan is a radical and young Irish monk, who lives among prostitutes in the Bronx. Mothers gather to grieve for their sons who died in Vietnam. Tillie, a grandmother at 38, continues to play tricks with her teenage daughter to provide for her family and
2009 National Book Festival
by Jaclyn Abergas October 1st, 2009 | Authors, Festivals
Organized and sponsored by the Library of Congress, the National Book Festival is held every year in September in Washington, DC. Dubbed as a celebration of the joy of reading, the festival (which is free and open to the public) was held at the National Mall.
There were four pavilions set up in the venue. The Author Pavilion, Book Sales Pavilion, Pavilion of the States and the Let's Read America Pavilions.
Author Pavilion
The Author Pavilion hosts all the author presentations, including book signings. Genres are separated into different booths and include Children, Mysteries and Thrillers, Fiction and Fantasy, History and Biography and
There were four pavilions set up in the venue. The Author Pavilion, Book Sales Pavilion, Pavilion of the States and the Let's Read America Pavilions.
Author Pavilion
The Author Pavilion hosts all the author presentations, including book signings. Genres are separated into different booths and include Children, Mysteries and Thrillers, Fiction and Fantasy, History and Biography and
Oregon’s Literary Scene
by Jaclyn Abergas September 17th, 2009 | Children's, Festivals
Dropping by Oregon for a vacation? Why not drop by at these times and visit these literary festivals.
1. Oregon Writing Festival
The Oregon Writing Festival takes place every May at the Portland State University. Every year, they invite authors of books catering to kids from grades 4 to 12. This festival helps promote local writing activities and festivals, as well as connects writers to other Oregon writers and authors as well. They also take the time to honor and recognize outstanding student and teacher writers.
2. Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival
The Tapestry Of Tales Storytelling Festival celebrates its 10th year this 2009
1. Oregon Writing Festival
The Oregon Writing Festival takes place every May at the Portland State University. Every year, they invite authors of books catering to kids from grades 4 to 12. This festival helps promote local writing activities and festivals, as well as connects writers to other Oregon writers and authors as well. They also take the time to honor and recognize outstanding student and teacher writers.
2. Tapestry of Tales Storytelling Festival
The Tapestry Of Tales Storytelling Festival celebrates its 10th year this 2009
