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Book Blog
The Hofstra English Society Book Blog is a collection of articles, lists, and rants written by students about a wide variety of topics, mainly focused around literature.
Reader beware, this list has less to do with summary and more to do with the vague details that have stuck with me since I walked across my middle school stage for "8th Grade Move Up Day." So this serves as a tentative spoiler warning.
“A Real Downer” – Banned Books Week
10/09/2019
It's that time of year again - and no, this is not referring to sweater weather, pumpkin spice, or the inevitable gory Halloween decorations. Instead, it's time for something even more chilling than the sudden drop in temperature: Banned Books Week. Banned Books Week was created to push back against censorship by exposing the public to books that...
Okay, listen. We understand you. You love books. We love books too. Some books mean a lot to you. We also read Twilight. But children have to live with their names forever. They have to put that shit on nametags and college applications and resumes. Their future significant other is going to tattoo it over their nipple. IT'S IMPORTANT....
Library Equity
10/09/2019
The library is a sacred place for people to read, study, do homework, and cry quietly about what a mess their lives are. There are certain rules that should be put into place in regards to general respect and library equity. Here are some things to maybe considering not doing if you want to be a decent human being?
1. An American Genocide by Benjamin Madley
1. A List of Cages by Robin Roe
Top 5 Ways to Support Your Favorite Author
10/09/2019
This one may seem pretty obvious, but buying your favorite author's books is one of the simplest ways to support them. The more copies that are sold, the longer the book will stay in print. Doing so also earns the author more money, which allows them to continue creating future works for you to love.
The Diabolic Book Review
10/09/2019
The greatest experience of my book nerd life was volunteering at BEA in June. I still don't think I've recovered emotionally from realizing that Heaven is real. And from all 39 FREE books I smuggled home, by far the highest up on my list was The Diabolic by S.J. Kincaid. I devoured this book, becoming engrossed in the...
Books to Use as Plates
10/09/2019
Happy Fall semester! To kick things off, enjoy a goofy piece from HES's own Amelia Beckerman and Regina Volpe (everyone's favorite comedic lit commentary duo)