I recently found a short play called “Someone to Watch Over Me” by Frank McGuinness is my stack of books. I’m thinking about reading it, but I’ve never heard anything about it before. Has anyone ever read or worked on this play? I’d love to know your experience and what you thought of it!
Hello! I have recently taken an interest in learning about Buddhism after reading Siddhartha by Hermann Hesse. I absolutely loved the novelette, and it was the first work that I have ever read that had anything to do with Buddhism. I’d love to read more books that have stories of Buddhism or books that can generally teach me more about Buddhism through a story. Thank you all so much! ✌️
I’m currently an undergraduate student pursuing a triple major in English Literature, Publishing & Editing, and Creative Writing. I’ve only just moved on from my freshman year, so I haven’t even really learned what jobs are actually in the publishing field yet, I’ve only taken very basic classes, but I’d love to work in the publishing field one day.
Funny enough, a big thing that inspired my career path (aside from my interest in literature and writing) was watching the movie Elf. I always thought Buddy’s dad, Walter, has such a cool-looking job at his publishing company. Obviously, I would be much nicer than him! I’m wondering what kind of job Walter had in that movie, since it’s never really specified. What jobs did his colleagues have? I remember watching the movie when I was young and thinking about what it would be like to work there!
Im trying to eat a little healthier, but I’m a big snacker! I’m looking for recommendations for filling, satisfying snacks at trader joe’s that can be bought in place of junk. No real preferences. What are your favorites?
Hi all! I am a very active reader, but I recently did some self reflection and I realized that I’ve never read a fantasy book. I’d like to read one, but I’m not sure what a good starting place is, and I’m open to suggestions! I don’t really have a preference about what type of fantasy it is, but I’m especially interested in classic fantasy. Something that is good for a beginner. Thanks!
Admittedly, I have lots of books that I haven’t read. Here’s my shelf, and I’m wondering if any of these should be my next read!
Here’s the ones I’ve read already:
• The Yellow Wallpaper - Charlotte Perkins Gilman
• Of Mice and Men - John Steinbeck
• The Pearl - John Steinbeck
• Poems of John Keats (partially)
• Stoner - John Williams
• Late Fame - Arthur Schnitzler
• The Stranger - Albert Camus
• The Myth of Sisyphus - Albert Camus
• (Most stories of) Dubliners - James Joyce
• A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man - James Joyce
• (Some of) Byron’s Poetry & Prose
Background:
I am a rising sophomore undergraduate student studying English. My favorite authors are James Joyce and J.D. Salinger. Some of my favorite books include Franny & Zooey, A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Man, and Stoner. I’m looking to do some fun summer reading, but I don’t mind a challenging read.