Today is St George's Day. Which is the national day of England, however we don't celebrate it much because those who do often do so with xenophobic intentions. Not to say it can't be celebrated nicely, but we don't have any lasting cultural traditions related to this day. However, it is also celebrated as the Valentine's Day [...]
Tag: literature
Quotes for when you’re feeling a bit shit
Literature is life. Or at least, a huge part of life. It's a way to escape, a way to be aware, a way to learn about yourself, and a way to learn about others. It can inspire you, calm you, upset you and even frustrate you. It is also origin of some of the best, [...]
Quotes for the Nomad in You
This is purely beautiful. I wrote a post a while ago about the difference between being a travel and a tourist, and I feel like this quote sums it up. Life shouldn't be about existing inside a bubble, unaware of how other people live their lives. Do I love Kerouac. The Beat generation experienced the world in [...]
Novels to make you think
Being tied up with university and far too many deadlines has meant my reading for pleasure is on hold for the moment. I miss it. I got so many books for Christmas, and had to leave them all behind *sob*. But I was reflecting on novels I have already read. Novels that stay with you [...]
Quintessentially English Novels
I love the word quintessentially. It sounds like such an English word itself, so when used to describe something very much English I feel like dressing in tweed and plaid, and having a cup of afternoon tea. (Have actually just polished off a cup of Earl Grey. Oh and I've discovered Tetley tea in my [...]
Men in the Media Who are Awesome Feminists
There are a lot of discussions when it comes to men and feminism. Can men be feminists? (Erm, yes, ofc). Are they not intimidated by the word feminism? Why not use the term gender equality? (Personally I think it's daft to get so hung up by the name, feminism = gender equality, simple as that). [...]
Beautiful Literary Quotes
Everybody likes quotes. They are constantly posted on social media, and those (allegedly) by Marilyn Monroe seem to be the most popular. Inspirational things to never give up, that no one understands your pain, or that you don't need no man. But to me, some of the best quotes for life come from my bookshelf. [...]
Poems to Get You Through Life
As an English Literature graduate, I am naturally a massive nerd for poetry. When you don't have time to sit down and lose yourself in a chunky novel, sometimes the beautiful construction of poetry is great to use for a little time out. It also can be a great source of inspiration to get you [...]
Wanderlust Novels
If you're bitten by the travel bug, it doesn't take much to fuel the desire to take off and see the world. Just on the train from London to my home city recently I was listening to Bruce Springsteen and thinking to myself "I could definitely just take off on a motorbike", before reminding myself [...]
Ones to Watch: Great Film Adaptions of Great Novels
There is a lot of satisfaction when, coming out of the cinema or tuning off the DVD player, you can say "It wasn't as good as the book". And then you bore your friends/partner/family by ranting about what the film adaption left out from the book, and how those missing pieces are what made the [...]
Inside a Mind 