Most books published have a shelf life, so, even if titles are reprinted several times, they will eventually go out of print. A few books, however, have achieved the coveted status of always having been in print, from the moment they were first published. Those titles are the true classics; works that have spoken to […]
The 20th Centurys Most Valuable First Edition Books
There are certain works of the contemporary literature scene that, like pillars, have provided a creative structure and context that other magnificent books have built upon. They are also a great investment! Though these writers all approached their work very differently, they have all ensured that their books will give a high rate of return […]
7 Best-Selling Novels of All Time
When you hear words like Mega-Seller and Blockbuster, you probably immediately think of an action-packed film starring an impossibly beautiful couple battling through a series of unlikely situations and narrowly, but assuredly, coming out on top. But these terms can apply to books, too, and you may be surprised at which titles have managed to […]
The 8 Longest Books Ever Written
The world has changed over the last few decades, with scientists and psychologists noting that modern, younger generations tend to have shorter attention spans than the generations that came before them. This is due mostly to the current generation of millennials having grown up with technology and the Internet at their fingertips. This also means […]
5 Rarest & Most Expensive Books
First editions of great books are the ultimate prize for readers around the world, but above and beyond the personal delight these can give you, they’re worth a bundle as well! Find out which versions of some of the best-known literature are worth a small fortune. 1. First Folio by William Shakespeare Originally entitled Mr […]
6 Books that Everyone Should Read
Books are a wonderful way of escaping into different worlds and can teach us many things. These books are a must read, at least once. 6. The Diary of Anne Frank Written by a young girl, Anne Frank, while in hiding during the Nazi occupation of the Netherlands. The Frank family was discovered in 1944 […]
4 of The Greatest Poets of All Time
When someone mentions poetry names such as William Shakespeare or Emily Dickinson come to mind. Poetry is a literary style where poets express their thoughts and feelings using a particular style which may involve a type of rhythm. No matter when the poetry was written the best poets will be able to captivate an audience […]
A Possible Suspension for the Nobel Prize for Literature
The Nobel Prize for Literature will not get awarded in 2019 unless trust has been restored in the Swedish Academy, lately plagued by scandal, says the Executive Director for the Foundation. This admission came in mere weeks after the Prize for this year had been called off, as allegations of sexual misconduct, repeated leaks, and […]
Philip Roth: Where to Begin?
Philip, commonly held to be one of the most important figures in modern American literature, passed away on the 22nd of May 2018, at 85-years old. Hailing form Newark, New Jersey, Roth took home a plethora of awards, including two National Book Awards, two from the National Book Critics Circle, the Man Booker Prize, thee […]
Must-Read: 10 Celebrated Contemporary Authors
Ranking the most important authors in contemporary literature is an almost impossible task as there are so many talented, thought-provoking authors to consider, but here we’ve collected the 10 of the most important writers of contemporary times. Isabel Allende Released to great acclaim in 1982 by Chilean-American author Isabel Allende, House of Spirits began as […]