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24 books with the same feel
Include books by the same authorMind-Rain: Your Favorite Authors on Scott Westerfeld's Uglies Series
Diana Peterfreund, Lili Wilkinson, Robin Wasserman, Linda Gerber, Charles Beaumont, Ted Chiang, Sara Beth Durst, Will Shetterly, Jennifer Lynn Barnes, Gail Sidonie Sobat, Delia Sherman, J. Fitzgerald McCurdy, Rosemary Clement-Moore, Janette Rallison · 236 pages
Set in a future where cosmetic surgery is a requirement at age 16 and attractiveness is mandated, Scott Westerfelds popular Uglies series has received critical acclaim from the press and public alike. Chock-full of action, adventure and teenage rebellion, theres no question why Uglies has attracted thousands of fans. In Mind- Rain, popular authors examine the series and delve into the underlying t
Ender's World: Fresh Perspectives on the SF Classic Ender's Game
Orson Scott Card · 304 pages
Very Old Man with Enormous Wings-an Approach to Gabriel Garcia Marquez's Novels
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Mapping the World of Harry Potter: Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Explore the Bestselling Series of All Time
Leah Wilson · 240 pages
Asimov's Guide to Shakespeare, Vols. 1-2
Isaac Asimov, Rafael Palacios · 843 pages
501 Must-Read Books
Emma Beare · 544 pages
The recommendations for inclusion in this comprehensive book were made by a bibliophile and writer with a peerless reputation. The reviews themselves were compiled by lecturers, writers and book lovers, sharing their pleasure, surprise or even indignation with the rest of us. This comprehensive guide includes recommendations in children's fiction, classic fiction, history, memoirs, modern fiction,
Beyond the Wall: Exploring George R. R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire
James Lowder · 230 pages
"The epic game of thrones chronicled in George R.R. Martin's A Song of Ice and Fire series has captured the imaginations of millions of readers. In Beyond the wall, bestselling authors and acclaimed critics offer up thought-provoking essays and compelling insights..."--P.[4] of Cover.
The Hunger Games and Philosophy: A Critique of Pure Treason
George A. Dunn, Nicolas Michaud · 320 pages
Examines the key characters, plot lines, and themes of the series while applying the perspectives of Charles Darwin, Thomas Hobbes, and Plato.
Journey Into Narnia
Kathryn Ann Lindskoog · 244 pages
Renowned C. S. Lewis scholar Kathryn Lindskoog has here expanded and updated her classic study of Lewis's Narnia series originally titled, "The Lion of Judah in Never-Never Land: The Theology of C.S. Lewis Expressed in his fantasies for Children." Now with the addition of a study guide, including a look at the chronological order of the series of the seven books, the "Journey into Narnia" is fille
1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die
Peter Boxall · 960 pages
Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's The Hobbit
Corey Olsen · 327 pages
"The Hobbit is one of the most widely read and best-loved books of the twentieth century. In December 2012, millions will be introduced or reintroduced to J.R.R. Tolkien's classic with the arrival of the first of two film adaptations by acclaimed director Peter Jackson. Exploring J.R.R. Tolkien's "The Hobbit" is a fun, thoughtful, and insightful companion volume, designed to bring a thorough and
The Dictionary of Imaginary Places: The Newly Updated and Expanded Classic
Alberto Manguel, Gianni Guadalupi · 454 pages
"From Atlantis to Xanadu, this Baedeker of make-believe takes readers on a tour of more than 1,200 realms invented by storytellers from Homer's day to our own." "Most every fanciful world from books and film is included: Shangri-La and El Dorado are here, as is Utopia, Tolkien's Middle-earth, and Carroll's Wonderland, as well as the Beatles' Pepperland, the Marx Brothers' Freedonia, and a strange
Jane Austen For Dummies
Joan Elizabeth Klingel Ray · 388 pages
The Ultimate Harry Potter and Philosophy: Hogwarts for Muggles
Gregory Bassham · 288 pages
"The Ultimate Harry Potter: Hogwarts for Muggles, is a fresh and distinctive report on the great ideas in the series. All the authors of these chapters have had the advantage of thinking through their chosen issues, and writing up their conclusions after the entire Potter storyline was complete, and Rowling had even had her say in public about things that never made it into the pages of the offici
Twilight and History
Nancy Reagin · 274 pages
The first look at the history behind Stephenie Meyer's bestselling Twilight series, timed to release with the third movie, Eclipse. The characters of the Twilight Saga carry a rich history that shapes their identities and actions over the course of the series. Edward, for instance, may look like a seventeen-year-old teen heartthrob, but was actually born in 1901 and died during the Spanish Influen
Katniss the Cattail: An Unauthorized Guide to Names and Symbols in Suzanne Collins' The Hunger Games
Valerie Estelle Frankel · 104 pages
The Road to Middle-earth
Tom Shippey · 252 pages
"The Road to Middle-earth, Tom Shippey's classic work, now revised and expanded in paperback explores J.R.R. Tolkien's creativity and the sources of his inspiration. Shippey shows in detail how Tolkien's professional background led him to write The Hobbit and create a timeless charm for millions of readers. He argues convincingly that the source of Tolkien's inspiration lay not just in his love of
Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë
Hilda D. Spear · 88 pages
F. Scott Fitzgerald: The Great Gatsby: Essays, Articles, Reviews
Nicolas Tredell · 192 pages