Ahhh,ebony the simple struggles of childhood: Why can't you just play all the time? What happens when you argue with a friend? How do you grapple with the existential dilemma that comes with realizing the beast terrorizing humanity was us all along?
Okay, maybe that last one is a bit extreme, but that's the core question that the child characters must face in William Golding's classic tale Lord of the Flies.
SEE ALSO: 24 iconic children's books you should still read, even if you're a grown upThe book follows a group of British school students who crash land on a deserted island, and must survive with no resources or adults, unsure if or when they will be rescued. As kids try to govern themselves, they quickly split into two factions: the orderly students focusing on being found, led by Ralph, and the brutal hunters determined to rule the island, led by Jack.
Soon, their attempts at governance quickly dissolve into anarchy and violence, as the kids strive to escape a terrifying beast ... themselves (gasp!).
Join us this week in revisiting the high school classic Lord of The Flies.
Then, inspired by Lord of The Flies, we also discuss our favorite books where kids run the show (for better or for worse) including Peter Panby J.M. Barrie, Romeo and Julietby William Shakespeare, and Itby Stephen King.
Then, as always, we close the show with recommendations.
Peter gives a shout out to Mashable's gaming section and especially their E3 coverage. "They all just did a wonderful job and Mashablehas really interesting people working their gaming section. They're really amazing humans who do really great work, and last week was no exception."
Aliza recommends The Simpson's parody of Lord of the Flies, titled "Das Bus." "It's hilarious and amazing." She also recommends "My application to replace Sean Spicer," a humor piece by Alexandra Petri. "You should read it and every other thing Alexandra Petri writes."
MJ recommends Jezebel's Father's Day story "A List of Zaddy's." He also recommends Anthony Oliverira's Twitter thread about coming out. "It's this beautiful thread about the importance of coming out, letting people know they have a community ... [the thread] lets people know they are heard and they are acknowledged and that they are supported, even when they don't feel it."
Next week we are reading The Twelve Lives of Samuel Hawleyby Hannah Tinti, which is also our MashReads book club pick of the month. We hope you'll join us. You can also RSVP to chat with Hannah Tinti and MashReads IRL here on June 29 at 6:30 p.m. ET at Mashable HQ.
And if you're looking for more book news, don't forget to follow MashReads on Facebook and Twitter.
Topics Books
Big-League Bluster
Kobe Bryant, 41, and his 13
Just try not to obsess over this giant, fluffy cat
SF Pride voted to ban Google, YouTube. But it's more complicated than that.
The strangeness of Japan's decision to start openly hunting whales
Mic on Bezos' hacked phone possibly compromised for months
'Miss Americana' won't change your mind about Taylor Swift: Review
Barbie's push for diversity includes a new doll with vitiligo and one with no hair
This fat bear's before and after photos are stunning
Sprint will fix cracked Samsung Galaxy screens for $49, even if you're not on Sprint
The Mismeasure of Media
Sprint will fix cracked Samsung Galaxy screens for $49, even if you're not on Sprint
Sexism is the new clickbait. Find another route to internet fame.
Facebook swears it's not totally to blame for Jeff Bezos' WhatsApp hack
NYT Connections hints and answers for May 1: Tips to solve 'Connections' #690.
Here's how women are represented (or not) in LinkedIn's highest
This hot new boyband from China is made up entirely of girls
Stunned kid lands an unthinkable pencil
The Amazon Book Sale is coming April 23 through 28
Coronavirus might put a wrench in Apple's iPhone production plans
Star Tracks: Or, a Trip to the LSATs by Kate LevinAnybody Can be Cool … But Awesome Takes Practice by Sadie SteinScandal at the (Old) OED, and Other News by Sadie SteinGulag Tunes by Sophie PinkhamFacebook Dating finally arrives in EuropeiOS 17 beta: How to get the developer beta for freeA complete history of Keyboard Cat, the meme that won't be played offWordle today: Here's the answer and hints for June 6Selling Psalms, and Other News by Sadie SteinStar Tracks: Or, a Trip to the LSATs by Kate Levin'Rebel Moon': Netflix shares first images from Zack Snyder's epic sciTrump called NYC a 'ghost town' but early voting lines say otherwiseThe Making of Motherwell by Sadie SteinThe Witch and the Poet: Part 2 by Pamela PetroEverything awful about Tiffany Trump's awkward and very bad Pride speechHow to watch Love Island UK 2023 online with a VPNApple's Sensitive Content Warning will blur unwanted nudesFacebook Dating finally arrives in EuropeApple Vision Pro handsGulag Tunes by Sophie Pinkham iPhone photography is about to help these adorable animals get adopted Chris Evans' dog now has his own perfect 'Knives Out' sweater 5 ways your kid can video chat with Santa Nearly every drone would be tracked under new FAA rule In honor of St. Patrick's Day, here is the Irish prime minister trolling Trump Obama praises book that slams his White House for its Google relationship 25 of the most memorable late night moments of 2019 Bold tech predictions for 2020 How to get rid of all your holiday waste Paul Ryan is getting dragged by Ireland for his dismal pint of Guinness EasyJet shifts to gender Buy a new couch without going broke during this World Market sale The best ways to solve your new holiday tech problems Cool blue phone cases inspired by Pantone's color of the year Trump trusts the 'NYT', but don't worry, he still hates them Trump tried to share a proverb for St. Patrick's Day and it didn't go very well A UK politician just became editor of a newspaper and Twitter is flipping out It's time to talk about how Star Wars treated Chewbacca like crap Happy birthday to this dog who had the best possible reaction to her treat Of course Snoop Dogg has no time for Donald Trump's weird tweets
2.3001s , 10132.6015625 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【ebony】,Wisdom Convergence Information Network