They say there’s nothing new under the sun, and when it comes to stories that hold our attention it seems like the works of yesterday keep finding new life on the big screen. As an avid moviegoer and occasional bookworm, I’m always fascinated to learn about popular films I enjoy that were adapted from novels.
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Have you ever finished a book, article or document and realized you don’t actually recall that many specifics? You have a vague sense of the overall topic or storyline, but find it difficult to conjure up solid details if asked direct questions. If this sounds familiar, you’re certainly not alone. In fact, it’s completely normal
If I’m being honest, books and I didn’t always get along. As a kid, sitting still and focusing on words on a page for long just wasn’t my thing. I’d much rather be out playing or daydreaming about adventures. But something funny happened as I got older – reading slowly started to work its way
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There’s a common notion that if you want to learn something, you need to stick to reading non-fiction. People will tell you reading novels and short stories is a waste of time – that you’d be better off reading textbooks or autobiographies if you want your brain to grow. But is that really true? Is
It seems like everywhere you turn these days, there’s a new self-help book on shelves promising to solve all your problems through the ancient philosophy of stoicism. While modern adaptations aim to make stoic teachings accessible, I’ve found you don’t need to look any further than the original sources to find wisdom that remains profoundly
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A lot of people today see classic literature as outdated or irrelevant since we’re always online and have endless entertainment options at our fingertips. Who’s got time for stuff written centuries ago, right? But the classics deserve more credit than that. Look at how famous and influential those old books, plays, and poems still are
We’ve all had those days where we just wake up on the wrong side of the bed, you know? Everything seems irritating and nothing feels right. The coffee is too bitter, traffic is a nightmare, and people are grating on your last nerve. By the afternoon, you’re in a full-fledged funk and not even your
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We’ve all been there – excitedly marking our calendars for the release of our favorite book’s movie adaptation, only to leave the theater feeling a little disappointed. Don’t get me wrong, I love a good movie just as much as the next person. But as an avid reader, I’ve learned that the book is almost
Thousands of years old yet speaking to you as if written only yesterday. Old books possess a timeless quality that is still relevant in the modern day. Despite the passing of hundreds or thousands of years, the greatest works of philosophy, spirituality, and literature remain powerfully relevant. Now I am not suggesting you read only
We live in an age of information overload. News and opinions bombard us from all directions through social media, websites, and notifications. It’s easy to fall into the habit of just skimming headlines and snippets without really digesting anything. But true understanding and proper reading require focus and effort. It requires slowing down and actively
Alex hit the snooze button for the third time before dragging herself out of bed. She rushed to get ready and bolted out the door with only enough time to grab a coffee on her commute. Meanwhile, Sam’s alarm rang at 6am as usual. She took her time waking up and going through his morning
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A friend of mine is an ambitious and driven individual and like everyone, he aspires to achieve success. What being successful means today is debatable but, he is fascinated by the billionaire investor, Warren Buffett. He knew all about Buffett and being one of the world’s richest men saw this as a virtue to be
