Dr. Nicole Basaraba

Assistant Professor in Digital Humanities, TCD

Nicole Basaraba

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Jolyse Barnett’s Review of Kathryn Stockett’s The Help

I am pleased to introduce today’s guest poster who has a very entertaining blog called Jolyse Barnett’s Margarita Moments and Other Escapes and she has kindly reviewed the popular book “The Help” so take it away Jolyse. The Help by Kathryn Stockett is a #1 New York Times Bestseller and major motion picture. A good friend of

Books on the Craft of Writing: to-read list

Welcome to Writers’ Uni-Verse-City (or WUVC for short because every university has an acronym), a place where writers/bloggers can meet to discuss the craft of writing in the Internet age. I  want to learn what it takes to make it in the world of writing and publishing and nowadays there is a wealth of information on the

Book Review – This Charming Man by Marian Keyes

Marian Keyes charms with This Charming Man with her high tension writing that keeps you turning the page and the sprinkles of humor. I’d have to say even though the title sounds easy and breezy, this book is definitely not what I consider a beach read. While the tale is a more serious one, that

Book Review: Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married – Marian Keyes

Lucy Sullivan is Getting Married, Marian Keyes’ breakout novel making her a bestselling author, is an action packed story of finding love. Running at 640 pages, being printed in a larger format than the standard paperback its about two inches thick and it will definatey make your hand sore, wrist, fingers and all, because you won’t be able to put it down.