F. Scott Fitzgerald, the Jazz Age legend, lived a life as dramatic as his novels. A dizzying rise to fame, a fiery romance with Zelda, shadowed by the lows of the Great Depression and his own personal struggles, all came to an end tragically at the age of 44. His experiences deeply influenced his writing,…
Edgar Allan Poe―just hearing his name conjures up ghostly whispers and the rustle of raven wings, doesn’t it? His words, they’re like a cold breeze in a dark room, timeless in their ability to unsettle and mesmerize. So, here’s my little homage to the master of the macabre: I’ve paired ten of his chilling quotes…
Margaret Atwood is a literary icon who has been shaking up the literary world for five decades. Known for her keen eye on social issues and feminist themes, she penned some real thought-provokers. From The Handmaid’s Tale to Oryx and Crake, it’s never just about fiction with Atwood; it’s about reflecting our own world back…
Kristin Hannah, once a lawyer, turned her pen to storytelling and wow, did she deliver! She captures the human experience in such a beautiful way, especially when it comes to women – our loves, battles, and resilience. I’ve already gushed about my top Kristin Hannah books, and now I’m excited to share with you 10…
Jack Kerouac―the rebel heart of the Beat Generation and the mastermind behind the classic On the Road. Now, to be honest, I’m not exactly a fan of how he portrayed women in his work. But I’m not here to play moral police; after all, we don’t read literature for moral guidance—or at least I don’t….
I first read J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in the Rye in high school, and it was love at first page. When I revisted it in my twenties, however, Holden and I didn’t connect quite as well—I guess you really do have to catch that book at the right time. Still, there was no denying Salinger’s writing…
Whenever I think of Virginia Woolf, I always imagine her cozied up in her armchair, a pen in her hand, crafting words that were way ahead of her time. From writing about mental health to championing feminism, she is a modernist literary icon whose legacy is simply unmatched. So, I can’t wait to share with…
Looking for the perfect words to describe what your bestie means to you? Well, I’ve got a list of 20 literary quotes about friendship that are just the ticket. They’re sweet, they’re touching, and perfectly capture what it’s like to have someone who just gets you. So, scroll down and let’s see which one feels…
There’s this raw, unfiltered wisdom in Maya Angelou’s writing, you know? It’s as if she’s lived a thousand lives before putting it all into words that hit right where it counts. I should know―I highlighted so many quotes from Dr. Angelou’s incredible work that it was difficult to narrow them down to just ten. And…
Every time I flip through Lewis Carroll’s Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, I can’t help but grin. It’s deep, a bit bonkers, and absolutely captivating. Whether it’s Alice’s wide-eyed wonder or the Cheshire Cat’s peculiar wisdom, each line is a precious little gem that reminds me of childhood. So, of course, I had to share my…