by Benedict L. Morgan | May 15, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, bonus material
On the birthday of Mikhail Afanasyevich Bulgakov, we remember one of the most original and fearless writers of the twentieth century. Born in Kyiv in 1891, Bulgakov began his career as a doctor, but literature soon became the true center of his life. His medical...
by Adrian Marek | May 4, 2026 | Adrian Marek, bonus material, English language, mature dating
Introduction: It’s Not Too Late The thought first struck me, sharp and unbidden, in the frozen food aisle. It was a Tuesday evening. My cart held a single-serving lasagna and a bag of green peas. Around me, the low hum of freezers was the only soundtrack. I wasn’t...
by Benedict L. Morgan | Apr 28, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, bonus material
Today, April 28, is Harper Lee’s birthday, she was born 100 years ago. Here’s the essay about her famous book To Kill a Mockingbird, from my new book 52 Banned Books: A Guided Intellectual Journey (U.S. edition): Unlock the Stories They Tried to Silence...
by Benedict L. Morgan | Apr 14, 2026 | Benedict L. Morgan, bonus material
Synopsis: Pak Jun Do is the son of a work-camp official who grows up in an orphanage in North Korea, learning early that survival depends on obedience and instinct. As he rises through the ranks of the regime, he is drawn into missions that blur truth, identity, and...
