Elbana is a Venezuelan Magna Cum Laude graduate with a B.Sc. in International Affairs and a Master’s in International Law and Politics. With an academic affinity for grounded non-fiction and a heartfelt personal love for creative fiction, her intellectual pursuits and writing projects seek to conciliate both.
When the 100 TV series premiered on March 19, 2014, The CW instantly knew they had hit the jackpot. It was a resounding success.
The series went on to have—appropriately enough—a hundred episodes divided into seven seasons, all of which received a warm critical reception and high ratings that remained somewhat stable throughout its run.
But with the popularity of the TV series, it can be easy to forget it was originally a New York Times best-selling book series penned by Kass Morgan.
With a prolific career and an outstanding list of accolades, Michael Connelly has established himself as one of the industry’s most acclaimed crime fiction authors.
His stories mostly take place in Los Angeles’s dark underbelly, on gritty streets where crime would run rampant if not for the boundless determination of civil servants who are determined to make a difference.
Connelly’s stories are compelling, captivating, and suspenseful—narratives that enthrall readers and make them crave more.
One of the quintessential writing tidbits of advice quoted by many comes from, allegedly, Mark Twain: “Write what you know.”
While this is not a universal truth that everyone should follow, some writers live by these words—and as a seasoned outdoor enthusiast and certified Wyoming-born and raised, C.J. Box might be one of the most notorious examples of this with his fascinating book series about Joe Pickett.
Tahereh Mafi published her first book in November 2011. Her debut novel, Shatter Me, captured the hearts of thousands of young adults and launched a series that included multiple stories, books, and novellas.
With its unique blend of dystopia, fantasy, and romance, the Shatter Me book series takes readers on a thrilling journey through Juliette’s eyes, making it an exciting option for YA readers hungry for more unique premises and engaging dynamics.
Since reading became more accessible, a huge collection of books has enjoyed widespread acceptance and massive popularity. But even amidst Harry Potter and Pride and Prejudices, the award for the most-read book in the world has belonged to an undefeated champion throughout the decades.
The Bible.
But as it turns out, the World’s Most Popular Book is not exactly a book. It is, instead, a collection of them.
When Rebecca Yarros released Fourth Wing in May 2023, she may not have realized that she had written the next pop culture phenomenon and the most explosively popular book of the year.
But before taking over the online reading community, Yarros had been writing. A lot.
Self-described as a “hopeless romantic”, Yarros had spent a decade publishing romance books before Fourth Wing gave her unprecedented popularity. As a military wife of over 20 years, she found solace in romance books during her husband’s deployment, which nurtured her writing niche.
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