Comic books may be one of the most misunderstood mass culture art forms to emerge during the twentieth century. Commonly associated with juveniles and cheap story lines, comics have often ...

Science fiction, horror, fantasy, alternative history and dystopia all share common characteristics. The most common characteristic is that all of these genres present a 'what if' premise. In ...

The short story is basically a miniature novel. It relies on the same literary devices that are used in the novel such as character, plot, theme and language. However, due ...

As busy as Americans are these days, most people don't have the time to sit down and read a book. Books on CD or tape are a better option for ...

College students go through many text books each year. Every semester they need several new books, all of which can cost over one hundred dollars each. Since most college students ...

Before the rise of Harry Potter books, there was not a whole lot of excitement in the world of children's literature. Parents and teachers would beg children to read their ...

The genre of cooking literature has expanded significantly to include every facet of gastronomy. With this expansion, cook books are published on every diet, lifestyle, budget, skill level, and preference ...

There are many people who just can't seem to stop reading. They devour every book in sight, finishing even the thickest novels in only a few days. For these voracious ...

Reading is important. Some people think that books are boring, but that's not the case. Most people become educated by reading books and take great joy in the process. As ...

Borders is in business to sell stories, but has a story of its own that is rooted in its passion for books. Over 74 years of peddling the written word ...