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Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Background and Context: If you know me then you will probably know that I think 'Frankenstein' is one of the greatest novels ever written. I would say that since I was in my teens, this has been a really been a novel that has been close to my heart. Chapter 11 is probably the most special of these in which the Creature is discovering night and fire etc. It is simply one of the best pieces of literature ever written. I've read and taught it several times for over a decade. It gets better every single time.
By Annie Kapur6 days ago in Geeks
A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms Series Review (Season 1). Top Story - February 2026.
As one of the biggest properties in fantasy, A Song of Ice and Fire remains immensely popular with audiences. After reaching far into the past with House of the Dragon, a second spin-off was on the cards. A Knight of the Seven Kingdoms serves up a bite-sized slice of action and drama, but it still claims a spot among the best small-screen titles.
By Robert Cain7 days ago in Geeks
The Big Book Review: "Thinking, Fast and Slow" by Daniel Kahneman (Pt.2)
Welcome back to Part 2 of our 'Big Book Review' on Thinking, Fast and Slow by Daniel Kahneman. In the previous section, we saw that Kahneman paid close attention to the two 'systems' of our thinking - one that seemed more impulsive and quickly judgemental than the other. Now, we are also turning our attention on to why the supposedly more 'critical' system in our brain may not be all its cracked up to be and perhaps, it can even be lazy. Let's dive into what this book can tell us about 'Heuristics and Biases'...
By Annie Kapur7 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Complete Short Stories" by Robert Graves
Robert Graves has always been a divisive writer for me. I once found his book I, Claudius unreadable and yet, Goodbye to All That was fantastic. His historical novels seem to be the worst possible historical novels - no imagination has gone into them and they read more like a textbook of fictions rather than a historical fiction masterpiece. Whereas, when he wrote Goodbye to All That you can definitely feel that his writing style is one of brilliance and atmosphere. Oh, and I have not forgotten about the comments he made about a young Bob Dylan.
By Annie Kapur7 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Dead in the Water" by John Marrs
The last time I read a book by John Marrs, it was the deceptively clever book The Good Samaritan, which I thought was incredible. So, of course when books by him are going for cheaper than usual - I will be on the look out to get them. Dead in the Water has a shocking opening chapter and then, is followed by a slightly slow burning start. I quite enjoyed learning more about the characters and the way in which their lives intertwine. By the end of the book, I was left enthralled by what had just happened, though I won't share the ending I will say that even though it is predictable - you won't be able to see the bigger picture unless you've understood all the turns. The question here is: were you really paying attention?
By Annie Kapur8 days ago in Geeks
Harry Potter Power Rankings. AI-Generated.
The world of Harry Potter isn’t just about spells and school rivalries — it’s about power, mastery, and the thin line between brilliance and destruction. Some witches and wizards rely on reputation but falter under real pressure. Others seem unassuming until their control, precision, and magical knowledge turn the tide of a battle in seconds. And then there are the rare few whose raw ability and command of magic place them in a league of their own, bending duels — and sometimes fate itself — to their will.
By Top Ranked8 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "Intermezzo" by Sally Rooney
Sally Rooney's novels tended to be a hit and miss for me. Normal People was the first book I'd read by her which, admittedly, completely put me off all of her writing and I hadn't bothered to read more until recently. I don't know what made me give her another go, but Beautiful World, Where Are You? was fantastic and Conversations with Friends wasn't too bad either. I was beginning to enjoy my traversing into the Rooney-verse with all of its inspiration very clearly taken from Woolfian writing (though, I would happily change that adjective to describe Virginia Woolf's influence to 'Woolfish' given half a chance). Intermezzo was perhaps one of the most anticipated books of the last few years and unfortunately, there are a few things I need to grapple with.
By Annie Kapur9 days ago in Geeks
Book Review: "The Substance of Civilisation" by Stephen L. Sass
There are many different substances throughout history that make up the way in which we have lived our lives. Stephen L. Sass goes through the materials which sought to make us humans and shape our meaning with it. From the clay era in which we are shown that even though we are known to use clay, we have no idea what kind of accident brought it about all the way through to the 'silicon' age - the author makes it clear that throughout history we all have one thing in common: we wanted to revolutionise our materials for production. We have always wanted to create something to make our lives easier - and that's what we have been doing since the dawn of humanity.
By Annie Kapur10 days ago in Geeks
