Category: Grab Bag
Few things (other than reading, of course) are better than climbing a mountain, breaking the tree line and reaching the summit, sitting on a rocky ledge and surveying the …
The Vietnam War was a watershed moment in American history. It was an important genesis of a unified Vietnam. Most important of all, it has spawned numerous books of the effects …
A very solid argument could be made for crowning Sarah Dessen “Queen of YA.” Dessen has been writing for over twenty years and her books have been consistently relevant, …
What’s more fun than an adventure on a wooden ship? These seafaring works are not to be missed if you want to truly feel as though you’ve traveled on …
As a child, I was troubled by the concept of, ‘happily ever after.’ Those three words came to signify the end of an adventure, especially for the heroine. Although, that might …
Riley Froud
September 1, 2016
Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Classics, Edgar Allan Poe, Ernest Hemingway, Human Interest, Jane Austen, More, WTF
We can all agree that books are awesome and everything about books gets our literary brains super excited! To add to your bookish knowledge, check out these 15 fun …
Aubrey Fredrickson
September 1, 2016
Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dr. Seuss, Fantasy, Gifts for Book Lovers, Horror, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, Jane Austen, More, Young Adult
Do you love to read? Do you love to crochet? You’re not alone! There are plenty of book lovers like you who always have a crochet project or two …
YouTube Channel: Pinodan Safras Check out these spectacular bookshelves for the little ones in your life! Just glancing at these will excite kids for reading time! Featured image via …
Cierra Loften
September 1, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Book News, Drama, Dystopian, Fantasy, Human Interest, Mystery, New Releases, Relationships, Romance, TBR, Young Adult
There’s such a feeling that the month of September brings. The official day of fall begins, sweater weather comes into play, and the days wind down to the last …
Even those who were not yet alive in the world recognize the kooky facial expressions, flawless makeup, and flaming hair of comedic actress Lucille Ball in the 1950’s. Though …
When it comes to talent, we always here about the child prodigies and the people that bedazzle the masses at a young age. They enthrall us simply because they …
Queen Rania of Jordan once claimed that to “achieve lasting peace in the Middle East” it takes “guts, not guns.” Yet the majority of news stories that emerge from …
We all go to John Oliver for a no holes barred look at politics. But did you know that he and Oprah have a little something in common? They …
This has been a somewhat slow reading year for me. Between having a baby and getting into my final months of grad school, I haven’t had the time to …
This beautifully written novel is about what happens when we assume we know the truth about something. It’s about the special bond between cousins. And it’s about what happens …
As book-lovers, we love places that are full of books – libraries, book stores, book cases, and the like, but can you imagine a whole town full of books? …
YouTube Channel: SciShow From the Description: Musty, with hints of vanilla, coffee, and maybe fresh cut grass– why do old books smell the best? Featured image via Tech …
Beverly Cleary is one of the top children’s authors of all time. Since their publications, Cleary’s timeless stories continue to reach children and inspire them to be themselves, as …
Two of my life’s great loves are books and food. Nothing gives me more joy than to dine alone on exquisite cuisine while I read an entrancing novel. An …
Melanie Weaver
August 30, 2016
Book Lists, Book Lovers, Drama, Family, Food and Drink, History, House and Garden, Human Interest, Stephen King, Suspense/Thriller, TBR
Do you have a “bucket list” for books? I do! Honestly, there hundreds of books everyone should read before they turn 30, so this certainly isn’t an exhaustive list. Additionally, …