Beer & Skittles: The Power of Nostalgia: How Story Adaptations Tap into Our Love for Familiar Stories and Characters
Adaptations have always held a special place in the hearts of audiences, appealing to our deep-rooted love for nostalgia and comfort of the familiar. From the pages of books to movie screens, immersive video games to binge-worthy television series, adaptations have woven themselves into the fabric of modern media. Yet, discussions about the continued relevance of this beloved form of storytelling have erupted on a number of online platforms with the recent release of highly anticipated adaptations like the new live-action The Little Mermaid, Cruella, and The Super Mario Bros. Movie.
Dreams of Freedom: On Tove Jansson’s Tales from Moominvalley
Pages of Chaos
Revolution, Rebellion and Relief: A Take On The Hunger Games Series
Content warning: The following article contains spoilers from The Hunger Games series, as well as mentions of murder and suicide.
The Hunger Games. A battle to the death. A rebellion against tyranny. Whether you’re hearing about this series for the first time, or a diehard fan, not to worry — this article caters to both audiences! Read on as writers Mei and Merissa provide their takes and thoughts on The Hunger Games series.
Written by a Hunger Games New Comer
Yay or Nay: Are eBooks better than Printed Books?
In a world that is rapidly moving and becoming more digitalised, it has become an essential part of the world to have everything easily accessible to you, within that rectangular box of silicon that we all carry in our pockets.
Reading books is a very personal journey that varies from person to person, depending on their preferred genre of choice. I’m pretty sure all book lovers can tell you that reading is a magical and personal journey that transcends other kinds of sensory experiences.
Literary Bans and Burnings
Unpacking the Muse: Just an Inspiration or Something More?
3 Reasons Unreliable Narrators Can Be Appealing
Life & Death in Literature
Life and death, humans are familiar with these two. We experience the stunning fruits life has to offer, and we all know that there will come a day where the very last chapter of our story will draw to a close. None of us are able to avoid the end, for it is inevitable. Explore six books below which tackles the boundaries and topics surrounding life and death.









