About Books & Literature: A Few Words for Thanksgiving Day

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Before lifting a fork to the heaping helpings of turkey, sweet potatoes, and green bean casserole on the dinner table, many Americans first give thanks for their blessings on Thanksgiving Day. If you're at a loss for the words to adequately express your gratitude, look to some of the best writers around for inspiration. 15 Perfect Poems for Thanksgiving Day We love this collection of classic American poems about (or appropriate for) Thanksgiving Day. Plus, how impressed would the rest of the table be if you stood up and recited one of these before you feast? Some of our favorites from the list include: "Over the River and Through the Wood" by Lydia Maria Child "Thanksgiving Time" by Langston Hughes Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving day poems  emily dickinson  john greenleaf whittier Louisa May Alcott's Thanksgiving One of the best known pieces of classic literature about Thanksgiving is An Old-Fashioned Thanksgiving by Louisa May Alcott. The story takes place in rural New Hampshire in the 1800s at the Bassett family's heartwarming Thanksgiving Day. Search Related Topics:  thanksgiving  holiday  american literature What Mark Twain Says He's Thankful For The American author and humorist always had a lot to say — on just about everything. His "What I Am Thankful For" letter serves up some laughs in "the strangest Thanksgiving sentiment ever penned." Search Related Topics:  mark twain  thanksgiving  american writers Top 12 Children's Books for Thanksgiving Will you have a lot of little turkeys gobbling up the mashed potatoes at this year's meal? These best kids books about Thanksgiving will keep your youngest guests entertained and teach them about what the holiday really means. Search Related Topics:  children's picture books  children's books about holidays  childrens books about the seasons Related Searches Thanksgiving Day Thanksgiving Prayer What Is Thanksgiving Best Free Books Thanksgiving Recipes Featured Articles Thanksgiving Quotes from Famous Authors 10 Books About Native American Literature Thanksgivng Day Bible Verses 10 Books About Early Colonial America 5 Native American Writers to Read Now More Ways to Bring Thanks to Your Thanksgiving Table   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: The Latest From Our Book Experts

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Looking for some ideas about what to read next? Or maybe some books to add to a holiday wish list? Then you've come to the right place. Here's a small taste of what our Books and Literature Experts have been writing about lately. After Thanksgiving, we'll give you an even bigger helping of gift ideas for your favorite readers. Book Club Discussions for 'The Lowland' Many of our Experts loved The Lowland this fall, the second novel from award-winning author Jhumpa Lahiri. Our Bestsellers Expert just suggested these book club discussion questions, so your group gets the most out of the story of two brothers growing up (and growing apart) in India. How to Start a Book Club More Book Club Reading Recommendations Search Related Topics:  the lowland  jhumpa lahari  india Review: 'The Good Lord Bird' The team on our Contemporary Literature site just published a review of James McBride's The Good Lord Bird. The reviewer says the historical novel, which follows abolitionist John Brown through the last half of the 1850s, has great character development that makes the "novel something far greater than its story and a fine addition to the canon of American historical fiction." 10 Other Great Works of Historical Fiction How Historians Really Feel About Historical Fiction Search Related Topics:  historical fiction  john brown  slavery Flannery O'Connor's 'Good Country People' Analysis I loved reading this short story in high school, so I was happy to dive into our Short Stories Expert's article on the use of clichés in Good Country People by Flannery O'Connor. It took me right back to senior year English class! Here are a few more analyses of short stories to check out: 'Oliver's Evolution' by John Updike 'The Monkey's Paw' by W. W. Jacobs 'The Bear Came Over the Mountain' by Alice Munro Search Related Topics:  short stories  flannery o'connor  Review: 'Where the Mountain Meets the Moon' Finally, our Children's Book Expert featured a new review of Where the Mountain Meets the Moon by Grace Lin. According to the reviewer, the award-winning book for ages 8-12 is a magical and fantastical journey and "colorful literary tapestry." Want more fantasy books for younger readers? Here are some of our favorites: The Last Dragon by Silvana de Mari The Chronicles of Prydain by Lloyd Alexander Percy Jackson and the Olympians by Rick Riordan Search Related Topics:  middle grade / middle school fiction  fantasy and science fiction books for kids and teens  Related Searches Free Fiction Books Literature Use Books Biography Books Ready to Read Books Featured Articles A Collection of Autumn Poems Quiz: Memorable Lines From Classic Essays 'Wonder' by R.J. Palacio The Role of Religion in 'The Great Gatsby' 2013 Trends in Teen Reading Beginner's Guide to Shakespeare Comedies   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: What to Read Before it Hits the Silver Screen

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor This week, we're taking a look back at some of the books that were made into movies in 2013 to see how they really stacked up against the originals. What's making its way to theaters in 2014, you ask? We've got that too, so you can be sure to read ahead of the release dates (as a true bookworm should). 'Safe Haven' Our book reviewer enjoyed Safe Haven, a romantic Nicholas Sparks novel set in a small Southern coastal town, calling it "complex, more gothic tale than usual." But did moviegoers feel the same way about the film version starring Julianne Hough and Josh Duhamel? 'Enders Game' Ender's Game by Orson Scott Card was first published in 1985, but it only just hit theaters this November. Can the film adaptation (and the star power of Harrison Ford) capture the adventure of the award-winning science fiction classic? Search Related Topics:  ender's game  orson scott card  science fiction 'Catching Fire' We're counting down the days (10!) until the movie premiere of Catching Fire. And we say that's plenty of time for a quick refresher of the second book in the Hunger Games trilogy by Suzanne Collins. Search Related Topics:  dystopian novels for teens  fantasy and science fiction for kids and teens  What's Coming to Theaters in 2014? There are plenty of great books (and that one piece of erotica) already slated with 2014 movie release dates. Consider this your latest books-to-movies reading list: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand Gone Girl by Gillian Flynn Divergent by Veronica Roth Search Related Topics:  books into movies  divergent  mockingjay Related Searches Best Free Books Literature Books Sci Fi Books Enders Game Featured Articles 10 Classics Made Into Movies The Best of Nicholas Sparks Top 10 Contemporary Authors Alice Munro's 'Runaway' 'The Lowland' by Jhumpa Lahiri Guide to The Real Mermaids Series   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement

About Books & Literature: How Do You Say 'Book' in French?

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Books & Literature From Emily Faherty, your About Books & Literature Editor Bonjour! Today marks the start of National French Week (or La Semaine du français to true Francophiles). Now through November 11, we celebrate French history, food, and culture. Let's take a look at some of the best books and authors to come out of France and learn more about what makes the largest country in Western Europe so special. How Well Do You Know French Literature? Perhaps you recognize the most famous of the classic French writers — Albert Camus, Alexandre Dumas, Victor Hugo, and Jules Verne, to name of few. Then try this quiz on all things French lit. Le Petit Prince by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry Madame Bovary by Gustave Flaubert Favorites From France Immerse yourself in French culture this week with books set in the country itself — including these beloved fictional novels and inspirational memoirs, like A Year in Provence by Peter Mayle. The Land of Painted Caves by Jean Auel Trail of Crumbs by Kim Sunée A Year in the Merde by Stephen Clarke Before Your Bon Voyage... Feeling inspired to buy a plane ticket already? (Us too.) But before you do, you might want to pick up a copy of one of these indispensable French travel books. How to Choose the Right French Travel Book Top 10 Books on French Culture Search Related Topics:  france essentials  before you go to france  france trip planning More Than Just French Fries If you can't make it to France, you can always do the next best thing — bring France into your kitchen! Get started with these top-rated French cookbooks. Now who wants some crêpes!? Top 10 Books on French Food How to Host a French Cocktail Party Favorite French Dessert Recipes Search Related Topics:  product reviews  cookbooks  Related Searches Best Free Books Literature Top 100 Books French Fries Books Featured Articles Top 10 Books on Modern France Want to Live and Work in France? Introduction to La Négritude French's Influence on English 10 Books on French Style & Decor The Best of French Lit in Film   More from About.com Run Your First 5K Even couch potatoes can be ready for a 5K with just a couple months of training. Read more...> Help! I'm Too Busy Time and stress management tips to help you feel as though you have more time. Read more...>   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Books & Literature newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2013 About.com   Advertisement