Adapting a novel to a film is tricky—I know this because I am one of the suckers who always go to see the movie adaptations of their favorite books. Apart from To Kill A Mockingbird I must say that I am generally disappointed with the results. The two-hour length of most films…
Best thing you read this summer?
Before the meandering days of summer entirely give way to the classwork, paper-writing, and grading of fall, let’s discuss: what was the best thing you read this summer—and why? I—Molly Hiro—got through several great contemporary novels, but my favorite was Jennifer Egan’s A Visit from the Goon Squad. Egan’s 2011 Pulitzer-winning work is…
A Quick Introduction From Leah Becker
Hello everyone! For those of you who might not know me, my name is Leah Becker and I am currently a Junior English major and German minor. This year I will be interning by creating and updating this brand new English blog! I am very excited to not only be more involved with the English…