Do you have a hard time getting students excited about poetry? The work of Mary Oliver has long been celebrated for its simplicity, beauty, and clarity. Her rich, sensory language, exploration of the line between human and non-human worlds, and …
eNotes Book Club: November–December Finds
In this installment of our book club, we looked for thoughtful, dark reads fitting for a foggy November and December. Cozy up with a cup of tea with us and read on.
How to Analyze a Poem in 7 Easy Steps
At first, analyzing a poem may seem like an intimidating task, especially considering the myriad poetic forms out there. It’s important to note, however, that a poem can have different meanings for different readers. Many poems are intentionally left open-ended …
How to Write A Summary in 9 Simple Steps
There comes a point in a student’s academic career where she’ll have to write a summary. Knowing how to write a summary is one of the most beneficial skills that demonstrates reading comprehension and writing ability. Writing a good summary …
eNotes’s Best Books of 2018
As the year comes to a close, it’s time for us to take a look at the past 12 months to see what we can learn for the next year. Around the office, we decided to share the best books …
Michelle Obama’s Becoming and 8 Other Memoirs You Need to Read Right Now
As much as we love to indulge in engaging works of fiction, there’s something about a true story that’s unmatched—particularly memoirs. A memoir invites readers into an intimate literary experience that can possess a strong sense of voice and perspective. …
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eNotes Book Club: October Finds
If you’ve been following our stories on the eNotes Instagram, you will have seen us post about our book club a few times. As literature experts, we’re constantly on the hunt for new and interesting stories to read. That’s why …
The #1 Book Each State is Studying Right Now
Curious to know what students in your state are reading? Us too! As literature experts, it’s part of our job to know all things literary—like what books are trending among our fellow bibliophiles and high school students. We looked at …
Beyond The Great American Read
If you weren’t following PBS’s The Great American Read, it’s worth catching up: this eight-part series discussed America’s best-loved novels as users voted for their favorite books. Some of us at eNotes even wrote about our personal choices for The …
