by Madeleine Rose Jones | Apr 1, 2020 | Book Recommendations, General Fiction, literature, Writing Tips
Dystopia. It’s a chilling word, one that conjures up dreadful imagery. The chilling worlds we see in novels such as Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale or Orwell’s 1984 are effective because they remind us of the dangerous future that awaits us, if we...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 31, 2020 | Book Recommendations, General Fiction, History, literature
The medieval period, or the ‘Middle Ages’, resulted in literature that is both engrossing and beguiling. There is grit, romance, death, warfare, power and trauma. Whilst that is certainly true of any time period, medieval literature stands out, mainly...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Mar 19, 2020 | Book Recommendations, literature, Philosophy
Fiction asks fascinating philosophical questions, and doesn’t always provide easy answers. Fiction, no matter the genre, has the ability to tell a good story and to challenge our presumptions and thoughts. Writers and artists may not consider themselves...
by Madeleine Rose Jones | Sep 12, 2019 | Book Recommendations, Book Reviews, literature, The World
The United States is responsible for some of the greatest novels ever written. So in this blog post, I will celebrate fifty novels. Without further talk (cause this blog post is going to be long!), let’s begin! Alabama Book: Train Whistle Guitar by Albert Murray... by Madeleine Rose Jones | Aug 31, 2019 | Book Recommendations, literature
Ever since I posted ‘Great Science Fiction Books You Should Read’ I have gotten fantastic suggestions by other sci-fi lovers. This is terrific, because what I love about the genre is the amount of choice readers have. To celebrate that diversity,... by Madeleine Rose Jones | Aug 29, 2019 | Book Recommendations
When I look for great science fiction books, I am often surprised by the amount of variety. Science fiction is indeed one of the most diverse genres out there: from biopunk to space operas. It’s a genre that inspires imagination and critical thinking. In this...