literature
Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.
Let's Gather 'Round The 'Campfire''
If I’m going to be completely honest, I was a little let down by this one. I was expecting Campfire to send chills racing down my spine, and force me to sleep with the light on, but that just wasn’t the case. Why did I set my hopes so high? Well, after hearing about this book online, and reading some reviews, it was touted as a fright-filled adventure that would keep you guessing until the very end (at least that last part was true), but I think this turned out to be one of those cautionary tales about being disappointed due to unrealistic expectations.
By Kurt Mason7 years ago in Geeks
A Love Letter to Reading
I am a compulsive book buyer. My dad is kind of relieved; he says that there are worse addictions to have. Of course, that is true, but when you’re constantly having to stack book after book onto an already crowded windowsill because you’ve run out of bookshelf space, slowly blocking out the natural light, it starts to become a problem. Now, it wouldn’t be that much of a problem if I actually had time to read all these books, but I don’t. I have hundreds of unread books on my shelves, and I don’t see that changing in the foreseeable future. And that’s okay.
By Stacy Silnik7 years ago in Geeks
Experiencing 'The Razor's Edge'
There are several reasons why one would want to pick up a book. The first could be the title, the second the cover design, and the third, the first of those printed words captured your attention. But the combination of all three entices you to buy that book. To take it home and read it, only based on the knowledge you have from that first look.
By S.E. Reinero7 years ago in Geeks
Arguing for Augustine
There are thousands of works, which belong in the Western canon, each deserving a place in a so-called “great books” course. Among these canonized works is Saint Augustine’s Confessions. This work poses several intellectual challenges to modern readers, which makes it an excellent choice for a class designed to make students think. Moreover, it encourages a certain historical understanding of Christianity as the defining Western religion. If for no other reason, though, Confessions should be included in a course of “great books” not only for historical significance, but for the absolute beauty of its prose as an aesthetic object.
By Ollyvir Reagan7 years ago in Geeks
'Fairest of All: A Tale of the Wicked Queen' by Serena Valentino
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs was the first Disney film ever created, and it left a great impression on not just the animation industry, but also the film industry. The animation was remarkable for its time—after all, it was the first full-length animated film—and it works marvelously well at keeping audiences emotionally invested with enchanting music and likable main characters. However, when you actually begin to analyse the main substance of the story, you begin to discover that the story itself is actually pretty weak.
By Katie Heyes7 years ago in Geeks
Why You Shouldn't Read Books You Don't Like
In college, I had a roommate who was an avid reader and book collector. Our dorm room overflowed with piles and boxes of books. Personally, as a book lover myself, I didn't mind this. Believe it or not, she and I were both English majors, and the contents of the books we read often fueled our many conversations. In addition to discussions and geek-outs over the stories we loved, we also had several talks about the act of reading itself, and literature impacted our lives. Although these discussions were often celebrations of authors and their contribution of great stories to the world, they also revealed some key differences in the ways that different book lovers consume literature and think about the ways in which it is to be enjoyed.
By Michaela Decker-Lawrence7 years ago in Geeks
Paradise Revisited
When God created Eve from the rib of Adam in John Milton’s Paradise Lost, the idea of disconnection between the two of them didn’t concern the deity. The Father prescribed an otherness to Eve, separating her from Adam through gender, but also Adam was shaped in the image of God, whereas Eve is made in the image of man. Though God was not worried about the possible gap, the otherness of Eve did however, concern Adam, as he attempted to bridge any possible gap, even though Adam recognized his own superiority. Lee Morrissey writes on this subject in his article “Eve’s Otherness and the New Ethical Criticism.” Morrissey brings up Book 9 of Paradise Lost in which Adam and Eve are together after the fall, closer than they ever were. “Eve's otherness is the result of Adam's seeing Eve as, literally, part of himself, which is to say, the same as himself. Adam treats Eve as if she were there to fulfill his process of self-fulfillment” (330). While many believe Eve caused the downfall of man, and through the context of the original story, one would, I disagree with Morrissey and argue the otherness of Eve comes from the difference in their roles in Paradise. Eve must act as a guide for Adam as Milton uses her as the genius loci in Paradise Lost.
By Chloe Hauxwell7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Red Queen'
This is the second book to the ALICE series by Christina Henry. Click onto my profile to find the first book. Before I get into the summary and review of the story, I do want to discuss the fact that the content that lies ahead can be triggering for some people. This story is centered on a sexual-assault survivor-based story, so approach ahead at your own discretion.**
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
'Invisible Monsters' By Chuck Palanuik: A Review
Anyone who was in high school between the years 2000 and 2010 probably remembers the popularity, and seemingly forbidden nature of Chuck Palanuik's books. After finding out that Fight Club, one of my favorite movies as a teenager, was actually based on a book, I had to find out more. For me, and I would assume many other 16 year old girls, anarchy plus Brad Pitt’s abs, plus multiple personalities equaled my mind blown. If I had known that Panic at the Disco had written a song about the events of the Palaniuk’s book Invisible Monsters my mind would have exploded all over my bedroom walls.
By Haley Peterson7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Tuesdays with Morrie'
Tuesdays with Morrie is a novel based on the experience author Mitch Albom had when reconnecting with his old coach, Morrie, who is about to pass. Full of life lessons and understanding of what the world has to offer, this novel is one to really make you consider answers for how to make it through. This book made my heart tear by thinking about death. That sounds odd, but it is true—it is bound to happen, so why not do it with love?
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
Book Review: 'Alice'
Before I get into the summary and review of the story, I do want to discuss the content that lies ahead can be triggering for some people. This story is centered on a sexual-assault survivor-based story, so approach ahead at your own discretion.**
By Cody Deitz7 years ago in Geeks
