by David & Regina Kenney
Tag: Literature
The Pros & Cons of Historical Fiction
by Regina Kenney Ah, Historical Fiction. An oxymoron concept wrapped up in a delicious stretching of the truth, extrapolating, getting the general gist delightful read. I always wonder about the writers of historical fiction. Whether they worry about getting facts right or whether it’s a throw caution to the wind, ‘this is FICTION remember’ and … Continue reading The Pros & Cons of Historical Fiction
Moby Dick’s Twitter
by Davy & Regina Kenney
Top 5 Coolest Cat Characters in Literature
by Kaley Ingenito For the majority of my life I had considered myself a dog person. It's not that I didn't like other animals, just that I had a strong affinity for the four legged canines that have managed to earn the "man's best friend" title. But no longer. Through the magic of life's twists … Continue reading Top 5 Coolest Cat Characters in Literature
Reading Is Dying And Here Is Why You Should Care
by Colleen White You don't have to burn books to destroy a culture. Just get people to stop reading them. – Ray Bradbury Literature is dying. Or at least, that’s what a recent Washington Post article would have you believe. The National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) just published their annual arts participation survey, and … Continue reading Reading Is Dying And Here Is Why You Should Care
Disturbing History of Oompa Loompas
by Regina Kenney The Oompa-Loompas were originally black slaves. In the original book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory by Rohl Dahl, Wonka got his workers from “the very deepest and darkest part of the African jungle where no white man had been before.” The slaves were very happy with their new work and lived on a diet … Continue reading Disturbing History of Oompa Loompas
Texts That Ruined Books: Oompa Loompa Phone
by Regina Kenney
William & The Whale
by Davy Kenney