Novels by Karen and Bryan Washington are among the contenders for the fiction prize at the 2025 National Book Awards, while nonfiction works addressing topics such as Gaza, foster care and women’s issues in Russia are also in the running. The national Book Foundation announced the five finalists for the fiction category on Tuesday, with […]
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More than just a church: How Notre Dame has featured in film and fiction
The historic Parisian landmark of Notre Dame is not just a place of worship – it has also inspired the stories of best-selling authors and Hollywood filmmakers. With its stunning Gothic architecture and imposing beauty, it is unsurprising writers have been drawn to the cathedral as the focal point for tales of love and romance. […]
On being alone or lonely
“If you are lonely when you’re alone, you are in bad company”- Jean Paul Sartre We come to this world alone and are left alone after we pass away but throughout the period in between we yearn for the company of other human beings otherwise many tend to lose their sanity. We want to be […]
Profound Realizations over the Alzette river
An ostensibly withered, grey-black rock of indefinite dimensions smashed the river banks, relaying diverging ripples across its trajectory. The hike was undeniably onerous. In addition to the many antediluvian remains that could be seen plaguing every crevice of the Alzette river valley in Luxembourg, the elevated pedestal offered gleaming views of the city beneath. […]