Tag Archives: literature
homer & langley by e. l. doctorow
Publisher: Random House Published: 2009 Genre: Fiction Rating: 3 Summary: The story is loosley based on the real lives of two brothers. If you’ve ever seen the sagging jeans in urban America, then, yeah, you’ll understand the concept of “loosley.” … Continue reading
the good thief by hannah tinti
Publisher: Random House Published: 2008 Genre: Fiction Rating: 3 Summary: We begin with an orphanage administered by Catholic monks. And in this beginning we meet a young orphan named Ren, whose name is sewn into his shirt collar. Ren is … Continue reading
the tale of despereaux by kate dicamillo
Publisher: Candlewick Press Published: 2001 Genre: Juvenile Rating: 4 Summary: A little mouse born in a castle and with big floppy ears meets a princess. He falls in love. And then, so Romeo and Juliet-esque, the mouse community banishes him … Continue reading
comedy in a minor key by hans keilson
Publisher: Hesperus Press Published: 2010 Translated by: Damion Searls Summary: It is WW II. And the place is Holland. A Dutch couple takes in a Jewish refugee named Nico. But then he dies. Now the couple must decide what to … Continue reading
the charlatan’s boy by jonathan rogers
Publisher: WaterBrook Press Published: 2010 Genre: Fiction, Fantasy, YA Rating: 4 Summary: A charlatan’s boy, literally a boy employed by a charlatan, tells the story of his adventures in the island nation of Corenwald as he roams from village to … Continue reading
demons of chitrakut by ashok k. banker
Publisher: Orbit Published: 2004 Genre: Epic, Hindu Rating: 4 Summary: Rama having decimated the armies of Ravana attacking Mithila, has now wed Sita and is travelling back to Ayodhya where Rama will be crowned King. Events occur which send Rama … Continue reading
chinese literature anyone?
Know much about Chinese literature? Probably not, if you’re an American (and with this proviso: you have no Chinese ancestry). We read in small circles here in America. Alright, okay, it’s fine. Sort of. But we’re missing out. Here’s a … Continue reading
for the love of a good book: andrew winer
An awesome testimonial on how a good book can change us. Especially concerning how we read and write. Find the article at Jacket Copy here: School Reading: Andrew Winer on ‘Bleak House’. I say “awesome” because, first, I love Charles … Continue reading
prince of ayodhya
Publisher: Warner Books Published: 2003 Genre: Epic, Hindu Rating: 4 Summary: Rama, heir to the throne of Ayodhya an ancient kingdom situated in India, is sent with a mighty guru (Vishwamitra) to destroy a great demoness (Tataka) and so ensure … Continue reading
