literature

Geek literature from the New York Times or the recesses of online. Our favorite stories showcase geeks.

'Lifeless'
I like to think popular books on Wattpad would be more dignified than the unpopular ones. However, after having to suffer through the mind-numbing, teeth clenching, making you want to bang your head against the nearest wall ‘success’ that is the After series, I feel like I just cannot force myself to waste anymore time going through a book when it can’t even pull me in to begin with.
By Wattpad Assessed7 years ago in Geeks
Late Review: 'The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao'
Creating stories is hard. For one, a balance between the main plots and the secondary stories must be established. So many of the great films and books find their own balance, switching back and forth from one part of the story to another. The Godfather focused on Marlon Brando's Vito, and Al Pacino's Michael. Star Wars cut from Luke and the gang, to C-3PO and R2-D2 for comedic relief. Both in the Lord of the Rings novels and films, we cut from Frodo's journey to Gandalf to Aragon and his group.
By George Gomez7 years ago in Geeks
The Flickering Flame Dream
In order to create a movie from the written story of Dante’s The Divine Comedy Inferno Canto 1, the look, mood, and theme must all possess an understanding of faith, hope, and the senses. These senses, characters, and settings must also bring about thoughts of past, present, and future endeavors. Each scene will bring about images to open up the viewer's mind through some of the five senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and texture. Each scene or episode in the movie will turn the old writings of good and evil into a modern day good and evil plot. The first scene will touch base with familiar territory.
By Brent Eaton7 years ago in Geeks
This One Is For The Birds
For starters, I don’t think that I have ever been so excited to write a review for a book! “The Alex Crow” by Andrew Smith has been on my reading list for a long time (a recommendation from my YA Lit professor in college), and now I’m kicking myself for not reading this sooner. Though this book is geared towards more of a young adult readership, there are certainly some adult themes and a level of humor and wit that all readers will be able to appreciate.
By Kurt Mason7 years ago in Geeks
Ghostly Romance Novella 'Decaf For The Dead' Now Available on Amazon
Fiction author Sandy Lo, known for romantic stories like the Dream Catchers Series is delving into the supernatural world with her latest release, Decaf For The Dead released this week on Amazon. Get it here.
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing7 years ago in Geeks
'Decaf for the Dead' Excerpt: Chapter One
There is a season for everything. A season for change, and a season for rebirth. A season to live, and even a season to die. For me, fall is that season. There is no rebirth anymore, just death. Several years ago, on a breezy October Sunday morning, I lost everything when my wife, Margaux, passed away. The worst part is she died alone. I was off being a romantic, sneaking out early to grab her coffee from her favorite café. Oh how she loved her coffee! Strong, black, and decaf. No one understood her taste for coffee—sans caffeine on top of it!
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing7 years ago in Geeks
How to Write a Main Character Worth Loving & Remembering
You can write a crappy plot with good characters and still have a good book. You cannot write a good plot with crappy characters and still have a good book.
By Bella Rose Pope7 years ago in Geeks
'Six of Crows' Book Review
Growing up, I always wanted to be that kid who loved reading and always had their nose in a book. Unfortunately, no book could grip me quite enough. That issue never really went away for me and I still find it very difficult to settle down with a book and not get distracted. Leigh Bardugo, however, managed to grip my attention from the very first page of her book Six of Crows.
By Gabe7 years ago in Geeks
The Best LGBTQ Inclusive YA Fiction Books
There are many books for YA fiction, but far less that can relate to the LGBTQ community and the different letters within that. Here are some well loved novels, both popular and underground and their characters who have made a huge impact on young LGBTQ readers.
By Vala Rogers7 years ago in Geeks
'Decaf For The Dead' Available for Pre-Order
Patrick “Dilly” Dillon has been lifeless ever since he lost his wife in a tragic car accident. He’s desperate to reconnect with her and hopes one day she’ll come back to him as he sits in their favorite café day after day. He still orders two cups of coffee, hoping he’ll look up from his sketchbook and see his Margaux’s face across from him with her hands wrapped around a mug.
By All’s Fair in Love & Writing7 years ago in Geeks
The Supper
The wind had died down. The storm was finally over, just in time for the special dinner I was preparing. I whisked around the kitchen hurriedly trying to get the food prepared for my special guests that would be arriving soon. I was giddy with excitement as I pictured how our encounter would go, not so much with Beowulf and John Milton, but definitely Macbeth. He frightened me a little, but I still couldn’t wait to have them all at my glorious table. I stirred the chicken noodle soup some more as I contemplated what we would talk about.
By Tammi Brownlee7 years ago in Geeks
Surrendering to the Pain of Guilt and Shame
To give up and to let go can be some of the hardest things to do in life when people are so used to being in control and shouldering responsibilities. Sometimes people are forced to let go, and other times, they give up on their own accord. Sometimes guilt and shame are the reasons to let go and other times, they are the results. In Franz Kafka's novella, The Metamorphosis, characterization, through the depiction of Gregor and his family's transformation; and symbolism, such as, the hospital and the open window in his room are used to explain the guilt and the shame that Gregor felt toward his family, which led to his surrender in the end.
By Jeniah Clarke7 years ago in Geeks