Book burning, biblioclasm or libricide is the practice of destroying--usually with big hoopla--books or other written material and media. In modern times, phonograph records, video tapes and CDs have also been ceremoniously burned, torched or shredded. The practice, usually carried out in public, is generally motivated by moral, religious, or political objections to the material.... Continue Reading →
As we mentioned in our reviews of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me, the main character's style is a little different from what most readers may be used to: stream of consciousness. What is it? Glad you asked. It's a style of writing that portrays a character's point of view by giving the written equivalent of the character's thought processes, either in... Continue Reading →
As we mentioned in our reviews of Tahereh Mafi's Shatter Me, the main character's style is a little different from what most readers may be used to: stream of consciousness. What is it? Glad you asked. It's a style of writing that portrays a character's point of view by giving the written equivalent of the character's thought processes, either in... Continue Reading →
We've already talked about dystopian literature in relation to Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, but there is one classic dystopian novel in particular that we thought deserved a special spotlight this month -- and that is 1984 by George Orwell. Not only is 1984 one of the best examples of classic dystopian literature, but there... Continue Reading →
We've already talked about dystopian literature in relation to Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, but there is one classic dystopian novel in particular that we thought deserved a special spotlight this month -- and that is 1984 by George Orwell. Not only is 1984 one of the best examples of classic dystopian literature, but there... Continue Reading →
Today we're excited to celebrate a very happy release day for Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, our November Book of the Month! *throws confetti* *dances* Now that we've celebrated, here's more about this great book -- which you should totally go pick up today, now that it's in stores! Juliette hasn't touched anyone in exactly... Continue Reading →
Today we're excited to celebrate a very happy release day for Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi, our November Book of the Month! *throws confetti* *dances* Now that we've celebrated, here's more about this great book -- which you should totally go pick up today, now that it's in stores! Juliette hasn't touched anyone in exactly... Continue Reading →
As Sara mentioned in her review, there is a firestorm of hype surrounding the release of Tahereh Mafi's debut, Shatter Me. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but this reader feels most of the hype is deserved. The most "striking" thing readers will notice is the use of strike-through by our main character, Juliette, to edit... Continue Reading →
As Sara mentioned in her review, there is a firestorm of hype surrounding the release of Tahereh Mafi's debut, Shatter Me. It won't be everyone's cup of tea, but this reader feels most of the hype is deserved. The most "striking" thing readers will notice is the use of strike-through by our main character, Juliette, to edit... Continue Reading →
Excited for Shatter Me by Tahereh Mafi? We don't blame you! So to help tide you over until the book hits store shelves next week, we've got a couple of new desktop wallpapers for you! Just click to view full-size, then right-click to save:
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