The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Why the Prequel Is Fueling a Brand-New Fandom A Prequel with a Purpose The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes, Suzanne Collins’s prequel to The Hunger Games, takes us back 64 years before Katniss’s rise—to the 10th Hunger Games. Here we meet a young Coriolanus Snow, […]

  Heartstopper by Alice Oseman A Tender, Inclusive Journey of LGBTQ+ Love on Page and Screen Overview Heartstopper began as a sweet webcomic in 2016 and evolved into an acclaimed graphic novel series (Volumes 1–5), now adapted into a celebrated Netflix series premiering in April 2022 ( Hypercritic). Penned by Alice Oseman, it tells the story […]

  Percy Jackson’s Revival: How Disney+ Renewed a Legacy Percy Jackson and the Olympians, the new Disney+ adaptation of Rick Riordan’s beloved fantasy series, has reignited global enthusiasm for the books and sparked a fresh wave of fandom. Here’s why this modern retelling has become a cultural phenomenon—and why it matters for Percy Jackson fans old […]

  Meditations by Marcus Aurelius – A Resurgence in Stoic Philosophy Why this 1,800‑year‑old journal speaks so strongly in our modern world: What Meditations Is Written between AD 170–180 during military campaigns, these twelve books are the personal reflections of Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor and Stoic philosopher. Created not for publication, but as a means […]

Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl A Profound Journey Through Suffering, Choice, and Purpose What This Book Is Written in 1946 and based on Viktor Frankl’s experiences in Nazi concentration camps, Man’s Search for Meaning is both a powerful memoir and the foundation of logotherapy—a psychotherapeutic approach centered around finding meaning in life, […]

12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson Life Advice at the Intersection of Psychology, Myth & Personal Responsibility What This Book Is First published in 2018, 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos is a bestselling self-help book by Canadian psychologist Jordan B. Peterson. It delivers a fusion of psychological research, ancient stories, […]