“The peculiar quality of the “joy” in successful Fantasy can thus be explained as a sudden glimpse of the underlying truth.”
(“On Fairy-Stories” by J.R.R Tolkien)
All good stories, I would contend, contain grains of truth.
Children’s books ring with reminders of hope or lessons of love, friendship, and community. Poetry dips into our most universal emotions; nonfiction shows us the perspectives of others. Fiction, in all its variety, touches on themes of doubt and certainty, throws us into new worlds and places, and teaches us empathy through the eyes of characters we love (or despise).
LitWyrm’s goal is to be a place where readers can find and discuss good stories. Through book discussions, reviews, and talks on writing, we want to enjoy stories with fellow bookworms. In the process, we hope to pick out and share glimpses of truth from the pages of our favorite books.
Meet Karley:
Karley Conklin is a Christian book blogger, librarian, and an avid tea drinker.
When she isn’t reading or writing, she can usually be found playing with her six nieces and nephews or her dog Daisy. She also loves to travel, and will most likely attempt to sneak photos of her favorite destinations into her bookish topics.
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