The world of podcasts is becoming increasingly trendier and I definitely joined the movement. One of my favorite podcasts is called “Myths and Legends,” and it’s written, hosted, edited, and produced by a married duo named, respectively, Jason and Carissa Weiser. Jason has covered a variety of multicultural myths that don’t just start with the … Continue reading
Category Archives: Literary Blogs
An Analysis of Jackie Sibblies Drury’s “Really”
Jackie Sibblies Drury’s Really is far more an exercise in playwriting form than in structure. The relatively sparse script focuses less on storytelling than it does demonstrating the camera’s focal point throughout the play, in its own way tying the story together. The characters of Mother and Girlfriend serve to explain Calvin who, presumably, has … Continue reading
“I’d Save the Kids” by Michael Horton
I ended choosing the story I’d Save the Kids to read in the 87th Issue of Glimmer Train. I started to read quite a few stories, but I’d Save the Kids is the only one that I related to the most and found the most interesting and well-written. The simple, short story tells of a … Continue reading
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Orange Roses
In “Orange Roses,” included in her 2013 book of the same title, Lucy Ives writes: “Reason is a language. In this sense it is no more or less perfect than any other language.” This statement about reason suggests that reason is merely an option, among many equal competitors; that there are methods other than reason … Continue reading
Springtime Ride
Year 1941 The hot sun was balanced out the spring sea breeze as I lay the sand—my feet bare. I had my eyes closed, already having the island’s scenery memorized, perfectly content with the peaceful atmosphere. I listened to the birds’ songs, the waves crashing, and the palm tree leaves rustle. “Are you asleep, Mrs. … Continue reading
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest
Some people have heard of One Flew Over The Cuckoo’s Nest. The movie, starring Jack Nicholson as its front man, won all five major academy awards and still remains to be critically acclaimed. However, most people don’t know that it is a novel by Ken Kesey. This novel offers riveting insight into the daily life … Continue reading
The Catcher in the Rye
Since its publication in 1951, The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger has been considered to be a highly controversial yet widely beloved story. Despite getting banned in classrooms and libraries across the nation, The Catcher in the Rye as garnered a cult following of appreciative readers. If you don’t mind swear words, prostitution, … Continue reading
An Obituary
Corelle B. Owl, 24, of Cedar Rapids, died Thursday after a fall from one of the highest extremities, Mt. Countre. Mr. B Owl was most known for his reliability. His friends have all said that he could handle the responsibility of ensuring clean and safe nutrients for anyone who called upon him. B. Owl is … Continue reading
2017 Reading Challenge
As each new year begins, people make resolutions that will be often abandoned by the end of January. While it wasn’t exactly a resolution, I decided that I wanted to read more for pleasure this year–spend less time playing video games or watching media (which is really hard as a film major!) and try to read … Continue reading
Graphic Novels
There is a tendency within the literary world to consider graphic novels as “lesser” compared to other more classic mediums. Many professors will argue against the use of graphic novels within classroom settings because there is a standing stigma that graphic novels aren’t as academic as “normal” novels. As more and more graphic novels crop … Continue reading
Coe Review 