It is not just a stereotype – There is hard data that shows Men don’t read much fiction. But why is the genre not as attractive to men as it is to women, and what does that say about today’s gender norms? Today on excitementElamin talks to Nathan Maharaj, Director of Content Marketing at Rakuten […]
Any novel narrated by an attractive young spy with large (and fake) breasts who stalks a group of French communists and tries to incite them to eco-terrorism can be cheesy. But a novel that also features emails full of lecture-like sermons detailing the history of radical groups and the relationship between Neanderthals and early Homo […]
They come from the same author, are set in the same world and even have the same fans, but the Lord of the Rings series differs from its predecessor The Hobbit in a few key ways. Published 17 years before The Fellowship of the Ring, The Hobbit is lighter in both mood and adventure. Rather […]
Your story “The Particles of Order” is set in the English countryside, in Devon, in the house of a deceased crime writer, which is now used as a holiday home. When did you start thinking about the cottage as a suitable setting for a story? Did you want to use elements of the crime genre […]
As a screenwriter, playwright and author, Moira Buffini knows a thing or two about film adaptations. Here are her favorites. Queen, King, Ace, Spy by John Le Carré Le Carré’s dysfunctional and desperately lonely spies are beautifully brought to life in Bridget O’Connor and Peter Straughan’s brilliant screenplay. The Hunger Games and Catching Fire by […]
Meet six science fiction planets that have challenged the protagonists of their films with situations that make the heat of our summer seem like a joke When it comes to Science fiction, few elements are as fascinating as alien worldsThese planets and moons not only serve as a stage for epic adventuresbut also pose extreme […]
RAIPUR: Renowned author Vinod Kumar Shukla He was awarded the highest membership in the Sahitya Akademi in recognition of his significant contributions to Indian Literature. Sahitya Academy Secretary K. Srinivas Rao personally visited his residence in Raipur to present the award.This membership is the most prestigious award given by the Sahitya Akademi in India. On […]
Are you between the ages of 10 and 18 and have doubts and worries about life? Then these books are for you. We all know that childhood experiences shape our future. Even health experts emphasize the importance of carefully navigating this critical period. To manage stress, build healthy relationships and develop positive habits, in addition […]
An organizer of Manitoba’s Biggest Book Night said she was “heartbreaking” by the decision to end the awards ceremony, which has recognized literary talent in the province for more than three decades. In recent years, the Manitoba Book Awards have been organized by a coalition of Plume Winnipeg (formerly the Winnipeg International Writers Festival), the […]
Consumer sales rose 49 percent, driven by the success of literature, particularly sales of J. Maas’ fantasy novels. (Harry Potter fans snap up copies of the new and final Harry Potter book.) Bloomsbury has increased its dividend after the company reported strong revenue growth due to continued “exceptional performance” of sales of titles by Sarah […]
