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I had heard of Uncle Tom’s Cabin when I was young but only read it a few years ago. Though I don’t read as much now, my interest was piqued by two facts: it was the best-selling novel of the 19th century and second only to the Bible in overall sales. I knew it was… Read more

I started reading Jack Kerouac’s On the Road the day after graduating college. I’d always known about the novel, but what really drew me in was a quote from actor Nick Nolte. He once said that On the Road had profoundly shaped his life. While I wouldn’t say I idolize Nolte, that kind of endorsement… Read more

Holden’s Voice, Loud and Clear The Catcher in the Rye by J.D. Salinger captures teenage angst and alienation like few novels ever have. Narrated by Holden Caulfield—one of literature’s most iconic voices—the story is a raw and unfiltered look at growing up in a world full of “phonies.” His cynical, biting commentary on society resonates… Read more

Damn You, Ernest Hemingway Hemingway’s Influence: A Double-Edged Sword I don’t like Ernest Hemingway. I used to love him, but not anymore. And I have good reason. You see, Ernest Hemingway ruined my life. Since I finished reading The Sun Also Rises thirty years ago, I’ve believed I could be a novelist. What Papa made… Read more

Inspirational quotes are like tiny fortune cookies—small but full of wisdom. They can help guide us through life’s challenges. In Fortune Cookies: 100 Sayings to Help You Navigate Life’s Challenges, Benton Savage shares a collection of uplifting quotes. This book is an excellent resource for inspiration. But quotes are only powerful if they lead to… Read more