In the mid- to late-nineteenth century, a new literary genre emerged amid the anxiety and awe writers felt about then-recent advances in science and exploration. Stories about medical procedures that produce …
5 Books To Show You Why Climate Change (And What We Do About It) Matters
Climate Change is back at the forefront of conversation with President Trump’s withdrawing the U.S. from the Paris Climate Agreement on Thursday. While the global implications are unsure at this …
7 Books On The Histories Of America’s Most Devastating Disasters
Saturday marks the 80th anniversary of the Hindenburg disaster, where the German airship caught fire and went down in flames over Manchester Township, New Jersey. Although the death toll was …
13 Thrilling New Titles About A Dystopian Future
Between the end of 2016 and the political climate so far in 2017, there has been a spike in classic dystopian book sales. George Orwell’s famous 1984 has become a popular …
8 Startlingly Cautionary Sci-Fi Novels About Climate Change
Most people agree that the Earth’s climate is changing; some think it’s a natural cycle of global warming and cooling, while others feel that humanity is playing an active role …
Home On The Range: Will You Visit This Ranch Based Live In Library?
It was the shared dream of Jeff Lee and Ann Marie Martin. They wanted to rehabilitate a historic cattle ranch into a residential library dedicated to the American West. This …
10 Books That Inspire Business Magnate Elon Musk
Elon Musk co-founded PayPal and is CEO of Tesla and SpaceX. A billionaire several times over, his sights are fixed on avoiding the “risk of human extinction“ and his goal is …
12 Books For Exploring The History And Joy Of The Natural World
In the wake of fierce debates about the legitimacy of global warming, there is no time like the present to observe, appreciate, and protect the natural world. Here are 12 …
Hey Hosers! Here Are The Finalists For Canada Reads!
The Canada Reads battle of the books is so close, you can smell it! On March 27th through the 30th, all Canadian bibliophiles will have their TVs, radios, and laptops …
5 Books That Highlight Why Our National Parks Should Remain Protected
Between Utah Representative Jason Chaffetz’s recent proposal to sell off 3.3 million acres of national land (which, thankfully, he withdrew recently due to backlash) and AZ Representative Paul Gosar’s proposed …
The Marshallese Author That Moved World Leaders To Tears At UN Climate Summit Publishes First Book
There’s a little country in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, part-way between Hawaii and Australia, seven degrees north of the equator. Few have ever heard about the tiny group …
New ‘Ladybird’ Book On Climate Change Co-Authored By Prince Charles
The Ladybird book franchise, a staple of childhood reading in the 60s and 70s in the UK, has announced a new series of factual books, including one on climate change. …
Book Review: Mushroom Gully: The Rainforest Adventures Of Jemma And Nat By Fran Morris; Illustrated By Corey Wolfe
* I was kindly sent a copy of this book by the author in exchange for my honest opinion* Do you remember watching the colorful, vibrant, and ever-interactive FernGully movies …
In Your Face! 8 Pop-Up Books For Grown Ups
In the last few years, we’ve discovered that adults still like to color, so now we have adult coloring books. Now, grown-ups can enjoy another traditional children’s book form: pop …
Magically Delicious: 7 Books On Veganism That Everyone Should Read
Knowledge is power, right? We read books about how to change our financial status, how to change our style, and how to better ourselves in general. Women read books to …
5 Ways To Love Books And Help The Environment
By now, we hope that all of you have watched the powerful climate change documentary Before the Flood that followed Leonardo DiCaprio as he took us around the world to …