literature
Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.
Tuesdays Are More Than Just Another Day of the Week
Up until this point, Tuesdays have felt like nothing more than an extension of Monday; you don’t get the satisfaction of knowing that Wednesday means you are halfway through the week, you don’t get the excitement that comes on Thursday from knowing that you’ve only got one day left of work, and you don’t get the thrill that comes on Friday that signals that the weekend has finally arrived. Tuesdays just seem to make the boring drudgery of the beginning of the work week last longer than it should. Well, needless to say, my entire outlook on the week changed after reading Mitch Albom's book, Tuesdays with Morrie.
By Kurt Mason7 years ago in Geeks
Atticus Finch
Atticus Finch was an Alabama lawyer during the Great Depression when racism was rampant in the South. He was faced with tackling the issues of racism, discrimination, and bigotry in the courtroom. With the help of his devoted nanny, Calpurnia, Atticus raises two children in this time of turmoil. She watches over and cares for the children for Atticus when he travels for matters of state, where he finds fame for his hard work and fairness. A single father with an important job, this man attempts to convince a racist jury that a black man is not guilty. He comes to find that justice is not welcome there in Maycomb. Atticus succeeds at being a great lawyer, a good person, and a dedicated father to his children, Jem and Scout.
By Almárëa Laurësil7 years ago in Geeks
Books I Have Read in the First 3 Months of Travel
I've always been a huge reader, but studying English Literature at University turned that love into a chore. Only recently, over a year since graduating, have I picked up a book just for the fun of it. It did take me a while to get through my first book since (Girl on the Train); and after sporadically picking it up every few months, toward the last few chapters, I just couldn't put it down.
By Nicole Lauren Blake7 years ago in 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
