01 Sep

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Discovering the Depths: A Review of The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis by Dr. Jason M. Baxter It’s rare for a book to make you feel surprised at every turn, but that's precisely what happened when I picked up The Medieval Mind of C.S. Lewis: How Great Books Shaped His Philosophy by Dr. Jason M. Baxter. As someone with a fondness for C.S. Lewis—partially born from a childhood spent wandering the magical streets of Narnia—I was drawn to Baxter's examination of how Medieval thought influenced Lewis’s literary legacy. The...

16 Jun

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Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters – A Reflective Dive into Humor’s Anatomy When I stumbled upon Be Funny or Die: How Comedy Works and Why It Matters by the ever-intriguing [insert author’s name], I was instantly drawn in. As someone who prides myself on my comedic flair (if I do say so myself), the promise of uncovering the mechanics of humor was tantalizing. After all, who wouldn't want to elevate their ability to deliver a punchline? However, what I found was a mixed...

05 Jun

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Book Review: How to Win an Information War: The Propagandist Who Outwitted Hitler by Peter Pomerantsev When I stumbled upon How to Win an Information War, I felt an immediate tug of curiosity; how could the historical tales of British anti-Nazi propaganda resonate with the current conflict in Ukraine? Peter Pomerantsev, a writer whose previous work, Nothing is True and Everything is Possible, had already captivated me with his piercing insights into Putin’s Russia, was poised to weave past and present together in a way that could illuminate our...

10 May

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The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood — A Reflective Exploration When I first picked up The Genius of Judy: How Judy Blume Rewrote Childhood, I was drawn not just by the title but by the unmistakable legacy of Judy Blume herself. Her name evokes memories of childhood reads that were both relatable and profoundly impactful, leaving echoes of laughter and discovery long after the last page was turned. Reflecting on her characters, especially from the Hatcher series, I realized how distinctly she influenced my understanding of...