Winter is coming. Well, not actually winter, but the end of summer break is quickly approaching, with its ominous threat of class looming in the distance. Not to worry — here are some friendly reminders (and some more here!) of why the end of summer and the start of school Read More…
The book: “The Wild Things” by Dave Eggers Suggested for: Anyone who loves the children’s book and wishes to add depth to the beloved story. Clog rating: “The Wild Things” by Dave Eggers came to be through one of the most confusing lines of conception: This full-length novel is based Read More…
Remember the days when summer signified three months of wonderful nothingness? School was over until August or September, and the warm days stretched on endlessly in front of us, promising way too much relaxation and a whole lot of free time. Alas, by the time we get to college, summers Read More…
The book: “Paper Towns” by John Green Suggested for: Anyone who enjoys excellent reading and a moving story about discovering yourself and how to understand those around you. Clog rating: Regardless of how many years you are now removed from it, there are very few of us who don’t Read More…
Unless you don’t have access to the Internet, a television or old-fashioned gossipy gawkers, you know that a baby boy was born to Prince William and Duchess Catherine on Monday, to the great excitement of the entire world. It seems like an awful lot of frenzy over a baby that Read More…
The book: “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer” by Patrick Suskind Suggested for: Anyone who is looking for a psychologically enveloping novel that makes you sympathize with the murderer (for once). Clog rating: Upon viewing the title of this week’s novel, “Perfume: The Story of a Murderer,” some assumptions can Read More…
Ah, Facebook — that ever-present part of our lives that serves to ensure us that we have access to the constantly updated information of what everyone we know is doing at all times. It’s hard to picture life without Facebook these days — it has become so ingrained in our Read More…
The book: “The Year of the Flood” by Margaret Atwood Suggested for: Anyone who enjoys both pre- and post-apocalyptic stories in the same novel. Clog rating: Everyone knows that there are countless stories about the end of human society and what would happen in its aftermath. To find one that Read More…
The book: “Ready Player One” by Ernest Cline Suggested for: Anyone who loves video games and would love to know what it’s like to basically live within one. Or anyone who appreciates 1980s pop culture references. Clog rating: While books are our virtual reality of choice, video games provide a Read More…
The book: “Girl with a Pearl Earring” by Tracy Chevalier Suggested for: Anyone who is a fan of the painting and would be interested in a fictional story of its inception. Or anyone who likes art history in general. Clog rating: There are a few paintings that almost anyone who Read More…
