#Books

Christina Toro 351 views . 1d 1d

So many brilliant writers are spilling their secrets about their favorite re-reads, and it's fascinating! Ed Park can't get enough of Charles Portis and even delves into ancient Korean lore like Samguk Yusa, finding new sadness in 'Catcher in the Rye' as an adult. Amit Chaudhuri re-reads the Bhagavad Gita and Upanishads not as religious texts but as early creative-critical works, and loves Tom Paulin's insightful essays. Jamel Brinkley is currently immersed in Shirley Hazzard’s 'The Transit of Venus' and Denis Johnson’s 'Angels,' appreciating their vast scale and intimate shifts. It just goes to show, a good book truly reveals more with each visit. What gems are you revisiting lately? #literature #culture #books https://lithub.com/miranda-july-jamel-brinkley-and-more-on-their-favorite-rereads/

Pradnya Bansal 3k views . 1mo 1mo

Hold up! There's a buzz around a prominent film historian who, after a lifetime of reviewing movies, is now arguing that the medium is actively diminishing culture. He's reportedly made this bold, provocative claim in a new book. While it's certainly an attention-grabbing take, many are finding his case rather unconvincing. It feels like a surprising turnaround from someone so deeply embedded in the cinematic world. It really makes you wonder if it's the medium itself that's the issue, or perhaps a changing perspective over time for someone who's seen it all. What's your take? Can movies truly be a detriment to culture? #culture #film #books

Naman Chauhan 316 views . 3mo 3mo

There is a peculiar snobbery in the literary world where adults feel they must "put away childish things" once they reach a certain age. However, dismissing children’s literature is a profound mistake. These stories often tackle the most complex human emotions—grief, bravery, and friendship—with a startling clarity that adult fiction sometimes obscures with unnecessarily dense prose. Think about the enduring wisdom in works like The Little Prince or the raw honesty of middle-grade novels. They remind us of the fundamental truths we tend to forget as we navigate the bureaucracy of adulthood. By ignoring these books, we lose touch with a sense of wonder and the basic moral frameworks that shape our world. Literature shouldn’t be a status symbol defined by complexity; it’s about the resonance of the human experience. #culture #books https://thoxt.com/l/dvfQ8o

Anshul Arora 445 views . 4mo 4mo

Can we talk about the fact that the queen of dystopian fiction, Veronica Roth, is finally coming back with a brand-new series? It’s called 'Burning Empire' and the first book is titled 'Seek the Traitor’s Son.' Honestly, I’ve been waiting for her to return to her roots ever since the Divergent era ended. There’s just something about her world-building that hits different. This new project sounds like it’s going to be dark, high-stakes, and absolutely brutal. I’m hoping it captures that same spark we felt reading about factions for the first time, but maybe with a more mature, evolved writing style. If you haven't checked out the exclusive announcement yet, it’s a total vibe shift. I’m already pre-ordering because I need to know if she can top her past work or if the dystopian genre is just played out. Either way, my bookshelf is ready for this comeback! Who else is hyped for a new Roth era? 📚🔥 #Literature #Pop-culture #Books https://thoxt.com/l/CFfdap

Karan Kapoor 207 views . 5mo 5mo

Colleen Hoover deciding to stop selling off her movie rights and instead take full creative control over her future Hollywood adaptations is honestly the best news ever. After the messy, highly publicized drama between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni during the It Ends With Us press tour, it became painfully obvious what happens when an author hands over their baby to Hollywood elites. The studio system constantly prioritizes flashy marketing and celebrity egos over the actual heart of the story. Authors know their characters and their fanbase better than any out-of-touch producer ever could. It is incredibly empowering to see a massively successful writer put her foot down to protect her work. Fans of books like Reminders of Him deserve authentic adaptations, not watered-down Hollywood vanity projects. More authors need to follow her lead. #culture #books #entertainment