Anybody knows books that treat novel structure building from classical authors? #BookSuggestions I know some methods, researches, chronology, genealogical tree from characters, etc., that Tolstoy, Balzac, Dumas and so on created to write their novels, but I don't know any book which specifically treat about it, I only found out the few information I get because of their biographies. I would like to dig deep. by W_xpert
People who share the same passion are really hard to find nowadays. Is it rude to say hello to a girl in public transit who’s reading and ask about the book or reading in general? #books People who share the same passion are really hard to find nowadays. Is it rude to say hello to a girl in public transit who’s reading and ask about the book or reading in general? Have you ever done this? What was the response? I always feel curious when I se
Literature of Sweden: November 2025 #books Välkommen readers, This is our monthly discussion of the literature of the world! Every Wednesday, we'll post a new country or culture for you to recommend literature from, with the caveat that it must have been written by someone from that there (i.e. Shogun by James Clavell is a great book but wouldn't be included
Literature of India: October 2025 #books Svaagat mate, Diwali started on October 20 and to celebrate, we are discussing Indian literature. Please use this thread to discuss your favorite Indian literature and authors If you'd like to read our previous discussions of the literature of the world please visit the literature of the world section of our wiki. Shukriya and enjoy!