Literature

Author Suzanne Collins, has experienced massive success due to the popularity of The Hunger Games trilogy  of its own with books, movies, merchandise and much more.  With the release of the trailer for The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 […]

Any of the stunning literary works from the time in American history known as the Harlem Renaissance merit reading and study. For both their unique style and historical importance these writings and their authors present intriguing portraits of a time […]

Terry McMillan, author of Who Asked You, Waiting to Exhale, and other fiction and non-fiction books, spoke about her work to a rapt audience in Northern Colorado this February. As a black woman, McMillan writes stories based on African American characters, as […]

In a time when huge amounts of literature are available almost anywhere, it pays to look around for something that gives not only a compelling plot, but also something a little extra. Caballero: A Historical Novel by Jovita Gonzales and […]

Although some would have you think otherwise, the uniquely human pursuit of happiness is not merely some frivolous idle-time activity for the fortunate few. Far from it. Instead, it is a serious pursuit—a duty and responsibility for each of us. […]

When we refer to ourselves as a TCK, the people listening to us could give us a confused look. So for those with the confused look, what is a TCK? TCK is an abbreviation of the term Third Culture Kid, […]

Many people believe if they could dash their mundane lives for more adventurous, exciting fare, all would be right in their worlds. I believe this is the root of the mid-life crisis. It also is behind the popularity of books […]

Chris Gardner is man behind the incredible rags-to-riches story of a homeless single father in blockbuster movie “The Pursuit of HappYness,” where A-list actor Will Smith portrayed Gardner.  About more than just the American dream, at it’s heart the movie […]