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Press Start to Play: 3 Video Game Novels to Read or Re-read
Have you ever wanted to live in a video game? Check out these books that blur the lines between the virtual and reality.
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Audiobook Review: "Midnight in Everwood" by M.A. Kuzniar
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2022 Book Rankings, Part 2
My book rankings for July - December 2022, from best to worst!
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2022 Book Rankings, Part 1
My book rankings for January - June 2022, from best to worst!
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In Conclusion: Pride Month 2022
A little late, but here's my list for Read With Pride 2022.
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The Princess Saves Herself : 3 Princess-Warrior Series to Read or Re-read
Inspired by Amanda Lovelace's poetry collection, "The Princess Saves Herself in This One," here is a list of my favorite princess-warrior stories.
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March 2022 in Review
March book reviews - focusing on women's history, stories, and authors.
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In Conclusion: Black History Month 2022
A review of the books I read for February 2022's Black History Month reading challenge.
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Book Review: "Pachinko" by Min Jin Lee
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January 2022 in Review
We're close enough to the end of January for me to know that it's highly unlikely I'll finish another book before before the month's out, so, here is my recap of the rather small list of books I've read for the first month of 2022!
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Audiobook Review: "We Set the Dark On Fire" by Tehlor Kay Mejia
Daniela has trained to be a primera since she was twelve years old. Now, as her graduation, and wedding to Medio's most eligible young bachelor, approaches, she is drawn into a harrowing game of secrets, lies, and forbidden love.
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Book Review: "Piranesi" by Susanna Clarke
Piranesi is a Beloved Child of the House. He spends his days walking the labyrinth, taking care of the Hall’s mysterious thirteen Dead, and helping his only living companion search for the Great and Secret Knowledge. What will happen to him, after two mysterious newcomers appear in the House?
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The Dragons' Den: Audiobook Review, "Dragon Keeper" and "Dragon Haven" by Robin Hobb
Would you follow a group of misfit dragons to the ends of the earth, in search for a city that may never have existed? Thymara, Alise, and Leftrin have nothing to lose - and a great deal to gain. Robin Hobb's Rain Wild Chronicles offer something for every reader; and of course, lots of dragons!
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There Be Dragons Here : 3 Dragon Series to Read or Re-read
What reader hasn't, at some point in their life, closed a book and said, "It would have been better with dragons." Honestly, what wouldn't be better with dragons? I compile here my gold, silver, and bronze medals for books that you've probably read, but that you should be rereading.
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Audiobook Review: "We Could Be Heroes" by Mike Chen
If you woke up one morning with no memories of who you were, but discovered you had extraordinary abilities, would you become a hero...or a villain?
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Sailor Moon-ology: Exploring History and Science With the Sailor Senshi
Join us as we delve into some of the fun lore that helps make up the Sailor Moon Universe! Welcome to part 1!
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Gaming Culture and Its Influence on Historical Presentation
Paper written for Digital History (HI580) Spring 2019.
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Historiography of Antioch and the First Crusade, Part 2
Part 2 of a paper originally written for HI605 for my MAH, Fall 2018. This is a follow-up to my original Seminar paper I wrote in 2014.
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Historiography of Antioch and the First Crusade, Part 1
Paper originally written for HI605 for my MAH, Fall 2018. This is a follow-up to my original Seminar paper I wrote in 2014.
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English Lit in Anime: "Mowgli Comes to the Jungle"
In this hub, we will begin our ELA in earnest with the first episode of Jungle Book Shonen Mowgli!
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English Lit in Anime: The Characters of Jungle Book Shonen Mowgli
In this section of my English Lit in Anime, we will introduce the characters of the 1989/90 Jungle Book Shonen Mowgli!
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English Lit in Anime: Introduction to Jungle Book Shonen Mowgli
The first of a series of articles and upcoming presentation for my ELA (English Literature in Anime) series! In this hub, we will introduce ourselves to the 1989/90 anime Shonen Mowgli!
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Chansons de geste and the Chronicles of the First Crusade: Chronicles and Source Analysis
Paper written for HIST 4499 - Crusades and Crusaders. Department of History & Philosophy, Kennesaw State University. 7 May 2014. The full paper is presented here in a series of hubs.
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Chansons de geste and the Chronicles of the First Crusade: Historiography of the Middle Ages
Paper written for HIST 4499 - Crusades and Crusaders. Department of History & Philosophy, Kennesaw State University. 7 May 2014. The full paper is presented here in a series of hubs.
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Chansons de geste and the Chronicles of the First Crusade: Introduction
Paper written for HIST 4499 - Crusades and Crusaders. Department of History & Philosophy, Kennesaw State University. 7 May 2014. The full paper is presented here in a series of hubs.
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Problems with Video Game Preservation
My term paper and presentation for ARST 5000, Fall 2018.
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Who I Am : An Archivist's Identity
I am an archivist, a writer, a researcher, a historian, a librarian, a reader... so many things. Here's a short bit about me in my more academic roles.
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Redemption or Death? The End of the Antihero's Story
What is the final, ultimate fate of the antihero? In this final piece we will analyse the end of the antiheroes' stories, so be warned, there be spoilers ahead!
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Book Review: "Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell" by Susanna Clarke
Jonathan Strange and Mr Norrell is the first book of such length I’ve read in quite some time. While I am no stranger to long, deep reads, I must admit that I was quite thrown off at first by the sheer volume of text (being such that the only copy...
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Carroll's Wonderland: A Poetic Journey Through Childhood
Alice in Wonderland and Through the Looking Glass are books for adults as well as children, yet they deal with themes that both age groups can appreciate: childhood. In particular, the books deal with the change that all persons must face when growing up. At its simplest, Wonderland represents...
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The Lion in Winter: A Historical Perspective
The Lion in Winter is a 1968 film based upon the original play written by James Goldman. It takes place in the year 1183 and centers around the reign of King Henry II of England, his wife Eleanor of Aquitaine, and their three surviving sons:...
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The Antihero: Spheres of Influence
In my previous hub, I spent some time explaining the villain-antihero-hero literary triad, as well as discussing character alignment. I will not be going into much more detail here, but it is important to go back and touch on the subject, as it lays...
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In Search of the Antihero: an introduction to ambiguity
The Antihero plays an important role in the fictive universe, whether it is literature, film, television, or comics. In fact, I would argue that the antihero is likely the most important role in literature, regardless of the form he or...
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Facets of Humanism in the Sixteenth Century
A brief description of the various aspects of the humanist movement and how it was expressed.
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Early Modern Japanese Literature
A short survey of the literary style common in Early Modern Japan, as a result of popular culture. Some adult themes may be discussed as aspects of this literature.
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"The Clerk" in Geoffrey Chaucer's Canterbury Tales
A close reading of the Clerk's description from the Prologue to Geoffrey Chaucer's "Canterbury Tales," Peter G. Beidler trans. (New York: Bantam Dell, 1964).
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A Short Review of John Lewis Gaddis' "The Landscape of History"
In this short review of Gaddis' "The Landscape of History" one can get a clear understanding of the historical process and how it relates to both science and art.
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Short Review of Carlo Ginzburg's "The Cheese and the Worms"
Carlo Ginzburg's "The Cheese and the Worms" is an insightful read for anyone who enjoys history, detailing events of the Roman Inquisition through the eyes of a miller who was eventually burned at the stake for his views. It falls deftly into several sects of history, including religious, medieval,...
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History and Memory in John Bodnar's "Remaking America"
After reading the various essays in Michael Hogan’sHiroshima in History and Memory, as well as John Bodnar’sRemaking America, I am writing a short review of Bodnar and how it relates to the theme of Hiroshima in Hogan. Any student of history can appreciate the ideas and themes expressed in both of...
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Early Japanese Aestheticism
Japanese culture has always placed a heavy emphasis on the importance of true beauty- both inside and out. Beginning with the the earliest times and rising to its peak in the Heian era, Japanese aestheticism is ingrained deep within the culture itself and continues on even in modern and current...