The Unique Appeal of Dystopian Fiction
…and why it’s important to us
February 2018 Blogger Of The Month: Dylan Zhao
Meet Dylan Zhao. Currently in grade 12 doing full IB at Western Canada High School, Dylan boasts a wide array of interests and involvements which range from economics and philosophy to his involvement in his school’s debate club and Model UN team. His latest achievement? Being Youth Are Awesome’s February 2018 blogger of the month.…
4 Books You Should Read to Not Go Broke
Learn more about money, so that you can save your money, and have more money.
The Meaning Behind New York Times Bestseller
When browsing for books at the public library, it’s not uncommon for me to wander into the Teens Fiction Novels section and pick up a book that’s marked with New York Times Bestseller at the top of the front cover. Several years of reading these “bestseller” books later, I only recently came to wonder: what…
Books everyone should read
There are some books that are just pure art. Books that transform you into somebody better from the moment you read it to the rest of your life. Those are the books that show a part of the human spirit and what it means to be human. After reading, you are left wondering how a mere…
Kiana’s Ultimate Reading Suggestions Part 3
I’ve finally decided to end the series, so let’s jump right into the last part of the list. If you’ve missed part one and two, check them out. Rocket Boys/October Sky, by, Homer H. Hickam Jr.: (Image Source) Rocket Boys/October Sky is the first memoir in a series of three, about growing up in a mining…
Fantastic Books To Add To Your Reading List
I have read lots of amazing books and I have taken it upon myself to share with you guys a couple of my favourites that I think will earn a spot on your reading list. These books are the only ones I have ever reread because they’re just really that good. But take this warning:…
Kiana’s Ultimate Reading Suggestions-Part 1
There’s nothing like cozying up with a hot beverage (or cold), a fluffy blanket, and a good book — unless you can’t find the latter — then things start to go downhill. So today, I’ve decided to make a list of my go-to books when my current read doesn’t satisfy me. East of Eden, by,…
Studying for Diploma Exams: Where To Start?
With diploma exams around a month away, myself and many others have just been hit with the realization, “Holy cow, I have to get studying!” As someone who hates studying with a burning passion (read: doesn’t know how to study without getting bored or distracted within minutes) and can’t find a way to take notes that…
Review of Potted Potter
For as long as I can remember Harry Potter has been in my life. It started with my dad taking time at night to read the books before I could and then myself going on to reading all 7 another 3 times through. I grew up surrounded by the story and saw each movie that…
Fall Book Guide
As the weather shifts from balmy to chilly, we find ourselves being locked away from the outdoors. Being lazy teenagers, we decide to binge watch a show on Netflix. However, after the show is over we find that we have no purpose in life, so we continue to watch another show. The cycle goes on…
Man’s Search For Meaning – An Overview On A Philosophical Lesson For Spiritual Survival
Born in Vienna in 1905, author, psychiatrist, and holocaust survivor Viktor E. Frankl led a life filled with considerably unspeakable horrors. His name was first brought to my attention through a riveting class discussion in the clinical neuroscience class I took over the summer at the University of British Columbia. As a prominent neurologist and psychiatrist of…
What are your paradigms?
The other day as I was reading Sean Covey’s book: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens (possibly to find an answer to stop procrastinating) and I came across an interesting concept that instantly shifted my view about everything. Covey talks about paradigms. Essentially, a paradigm is your perception about a certain situation or topic.…
The power of reading
Let me ask you a question. When’s the last time you read something? You’re probably thinking wow, what a stupid question! Aren’t I reading this right now? So then, let me ask you this. When’s the last time you read a book just because. Not because it was assigned for a class, not because your…
Sarah’s Ultimate Book Guide: Part I
I have always been an avid reader. Over the years I have delved into a diverse array of english literature, biographies, sappy love stories and more! Now I am revealing my top ten books in a variety of genres. History, Educational and Scientific: One of my favourite and most diverse areas of books is…