Author: ungpressbooks.com
-
The Five Literary Characters Everybody Loves
•
Jay Gatsby in The Great Gatsby by Scott Fitzgerald He’s mysterious, loyal, rich, intelligent, vivacious, and more importantly from the most glamorous time period in American history. Jay Gatsby’s persona is enough to make every woman swoon, and the way Nick Caraway describes him would probably make men swoon as…
-
Coming Soon: “Traveler’s Rest and the Tugaloo Crossroads” by Robert Eldridge Bouwman
•
In 1964, Traveler’s Rest, an old inn on the Georgia side of Lake Hartwell, officially became a National Historic Landmark. The inn deserved the title, as it is strongly steeped in history; in fact, it will celebrate its 200th birthday this year! The land surrounding it, previously known as Tugaloo,…
-
What Was Bombay?
•
Imagine As a part to commence the release of the Press’s latest book, Bombay in the Age of Disco by Tinaz Pavri, here’s a little background information on the city of Bombay. Imagine walking the crowded streets of Bombay, India. To your left a street vendor is selling something delicious,…
-
Five of the Most Romantic Classics to Read on Valentine’s Day
•
Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen Elizabeth Bennet, the playful and feisty protagonist, meets and is immediately insulted by the aloof and unfriendly Mr. Darcy. The two trade witty repartee on multiple occasions, and Darcy eventually falls for Lizzie’s intelligence and wit. Lizzie continues to be prejudiced against him and…
-
10 Tips to Help You Combat Writer’s Block
•
Writer’s block is incredibly frustrating and common, especially during the first few weeks back in class after a break. I frequently find myself staring at an open Word document and having absolutely no idea what to write. There is no simple fix, but here are some tips that may help…
-
Book Review: “Steelheart” by Brandon Sanderson
•
When he was eight years old, protagonist David Charleston watched his father die at the hands of Steelheart, a superhuman “Epic” with massively destructive powers and apparent invincibility. But David saw the Epic bleed, and he swears that he’ll see Steelheart bleed again. Now, ten years later, he’s setting out…
-
Movie Review: American Sniper
•
***May Contain Spoilers!*** Last Saturday, I was persuaded to go to the movies by my generous boyfriend and his $30 Fandango gift card. Of course, I wanted to see Night at the Museum 3: Secret of the Tomb, because I’m a sucker for cheesy kids movies and Rebel Wilson’s comedic…
-
New Intern Spotlight: Julie-Anna Homeyer
•
Hi there! My name is Julie-Anna Homeyer. I’m an English Writing and Publication major (with a Business minor) at UNG, and just starting as an intern here at the University Press of North Georgia. My plan is to focus mainly on editing and proofreading over the next few months. I…