The most famous vampire story, Dracula has underlying themes of race, religion, superstition, science, and sexuality. Find out why Dracula is one of Five Books’ most recommended books. Also worth looking at are Bram Stoker’s Notes for Dracula which contains Stoker’s research notes. ...
Whether it’s a dark mystery, a lighthearted romance, or a sweeping fantasy, check out our favorite YA books from 2019. Two Can Keep a Secret by Karen M. McManus From the author that captivated readers with One of Us Is Lying comes a new YA thriller about a small town, sinister ...
Mont Saint-Michel is not just famous; it’s legendary. Rising from the sea along the French coastline, this medieval abbey complex has achieved iconic status in Europe and beyond. The sight of its castle-like towers and spires sprouting from a rocky island is instantly recognizable. During hig...
Carnegie made a name for himself in the writing world for publishing books about self-improvement and interpersonal skills. He began as a lecturer and became one of the most famous lecturers ever. He even sold out Carnegie Hall for some of his speaking engagements. Within 20 years of its fir...
Holly’s Pick #2:THE WEDDING VEIL piqued my interest the minute I heard its description: historical plots, family heirlooms, and the Biltmore Estate. This book sounds every bit as gorgeous as the famous Vanderbilt family grounds. Kristy Woodson Harvey weaves the lives of four women together wi...
Over 200 fans have voted on the 80+ people on Who Is The Most Famous Steve Or Steven In The World?. Current Top 3: Steve Jobs, Stephen Hawking, Steven ...
10. Pippy Longstocking Written by Astrid Lindgren, this book was originally written in Swedish and has been translated into 76 languages to date. As part of the collection, along with three short stories and some picture books, there are three chapter books that were written from 1945 to 1948...
Another memorable mythical creature from ancient Greece, the Gorgons, such as the famous Medusa, were vicious monsters capable of turning victims to stone with just one look. The Gorgons’ appearance was an interesting mix of beautiful and frightening, with their most notable feature being the fa...
Wicked (also called Wicked – Part 1) is a new fantasy movie that’s adapting the famous Broadway musical of the same name. Starring the likes of Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, it will tell the origin story of the Wicked Witch of the West from the Wizard of Oz, and expose how she...
Terri-Jean Bedford’s autobiography, Dominatrix on Trial, published by Riverdale Avenue Books, chronicles her life born into poverty to her rise as Canada’s most famous dominatrix. As a poor bi-racial girl, she was placed into a foster home at six, where she was abused. She was later ...