Author, Writer, Physician Born: 22 May 1859, Edinburgh, Scotland. Died: 7 July 1930, Crowborough, England. Genre: Detective fiction, fantasy, science fiction, historical novels, non-fiction. Notable Work: Stories of Sherlock Holmes, The Lost World Childhood and Early Life Arthur Ignatius Conan Doyle was born on May 22, 1859, in Edinburgh, Scotland. The Doyles were a prosperous... Continue Reading →
Novelist, Film Producer, Television Producer, Screenwriter, Philanthropist. Born: 31 July 1965, Yate, Gloucestershire, England. Birth Name: Joanne Rowling. Pen Name: J. K. Rowling, Robert Galbraith. Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Young Adult Fiction, Tragicomedy, Crime Fiction. Notable works: Harry Potter Series. Childhood and Early Life Rowling was born to Peter James Rowling, a Rolls-Royce aircraft engineer, and... Continue Reading →
Born: 7 February 1812, Landport, Hampshire, England. Died: 9 June 1870, Higham, Kent, England Charles Dickens was the well-loved and prolific British author of numerous works that are now considered classics. Over the course of his writing career, he wrote the beloved classic novels Oliver Twist, A Christmas Carol, Nicholas Nickleby, David Copperfield, A Tale... Continue Reading →
English novelist, essayist, journalist and critic. Born: 25 June 1903 Motihari, Bengal Presidency, British India. Died: 21 January 1950, University College Hospital, London, England. Birth Name: Eric Arthur Blair Pen Name: George Orwell Early Life Born on June 25, 1903, Eric Arthur Blair who later decided on George Orwell as his pen name was the... Continue Reading →
English dramatist and poet Buy Shakespeare's Complete work from Amazon Born: April 23, 1564, Stratford-upon-Avon, England Died: April 23, 1616, Stratford-upon-Avon, England Mysterious Origin Known throughout the world, the works of William Shakespeare have been performed in countless hamlets, villages, cities and metropolises for more than 400 years. And yet, the personal history of William... Continue Reading →
You might think that reading groups are simply an arena for book worms to indulge in their favorite passion or for you to have enjoyable argument about your favorite story or characters with like-minded individuals, but book clubs actually offer more lifelong benefits than you realize: Everyone knows that reading expands your horizons and book clubs... Continue Reading →
What is a Book Club? If you are a bibliophile and admire books and reading is your hobby and first love , then Book Club could be one of the best place to encourage your hobby. There you’ll meet like-minded individuals and you can have regular discussions about books and authors you’ve read, and will... Continue Reading →
Author: John Green Genre: Young Adult, Mystery First Publication: 2008 Language: English Setting Place: Jefferson Park, Florida Protagonist: Quentin "Q" Jacobsen Major Characters: Quentin "Q" Jacobsen, Margo Roth Spiegelman, Ben Starling, Marcus "Radar" Lincoln, Lacey Pemberton Theme: Identity, Dissatisfaction, Friendship, Exploration, Perseverance, Admiration. Narrator: Quentin "Q" Jacobsen, The story is told in the first person... Continue Reading →
Author: John Green Genre: Young Adult Literature First Publication: 2005 Language: English Setting Place: Culver Creek Boarding School Protagonist: Miles “Pudge” Halter. Major Characters: Miles “Pudge” Halter, Alaska Young, Chip Martin, Takumi Hikohito, Lara Buterskaya, Mr. Starnes. Theme: Friendship, Pursuit of the Great Perhaps, Religion, Expectations vs. Reality, Death, Romance, Money. Narrator: Miles "Pudge" Halter,... Continue Reading →
Author: John Green Genre: Young Adult, Romance, Fiction First Publication: 2012 Language: English Setting Place: Indianapolis and Amsterdam Protagonist: Hazel Grace Lancaster Major Characters: Hazel Grace Lancaster, Augustus “Gus” Waters, Isaac, Mr. & Mrs. Lancaster Theme: The Necessity of Suffering; Fear of Oblivion; The Insensitivity of the Universe; The Realities of Terminal Cancer; The Importance... Continue Reading →
Born: 14 August, 1977, in Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A. Early Life & Career Green was born to parents Mike and Sydney Green, in Indiana. Soon after, his family moved to Orlando, Florida. He attended Lake Highland Preparatory School for elementary and middle school. He has said that during this time, he was greatly bullied and his... Continue Reading →
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