This article about books for introverts was originally published by Amy Sachs, and we’ve added 12 books to her list. Not all introverts are book-lovers, and not all book-lovers are …
13 Halloween Poems That Will Creep You Out In A Good Way
It’s the spook-spookiest time of the year! Celebrate all-things Halloween literary style with these thirteen creepy poems! 1. “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner” by Samuel Taylor Coleridge “The Rime of the Ancient …
If You’re Bored, Here Are Seven Books To Cure Your Boredom
The phenomenon known as the “Boredom Boom” was first actualized in the 2000s, when multitudes of personal essays, books and think-pieces were penned, reacting to the shortened attention spans created …
Bizarro-Fiction Primer: Two Books to Start You on the Path to the Surreal
You might be asking yourself, “What is bizarro-fiction?” Well, to put it in basic terms, it’s fiction that bends toward bizarre. While that seems like the obvious description, this mind-altering …
Five Perfect Books For The Socially Awkward
I speak from personal experience when I say this: a book can be a person with social anxiety’s best friend. Nothing eases the tension of being in a public space …
Seven Of Your Favorite Fictional Characters Who Would Totally Die Under The New GOP Healthcare Bill
America: Land of the free, home of the brave, and (under the new GOP healthcare bill) country of the massively uninsured. The Republican Party has recently released their *secret* healthcare …
The Dictionary According To Donald Trump
My work as a freelance writer and copyeditor relies on the fact that people and businesses both need and want their writing to sound and look good. Whether it’s an …
9 Fun And Creative Ways For Kids To Track Summer Reading
It’s summer! And you know what that means: splashing in the water, playing in the sun, spending more time with the kids, and hearing them say they are bored within …
5 Books To Fuel Your Love For Star Wars Until ‘Battlefront II’ Is Released
If you’re a Star Wars fan, then you’ve probably watched the latest trailer for Star Wars Battlefront II more than a few times by now. The original Star Wars Battlefront game …
Bookish Besties: Literary Characters Who Would Be Best Friends In Real Life
Have you ever met someone and thought “Man, this person would LOVE this other person I know!” Have you ever read a book and thought “Hmm. This character reminds me …
The 15 Hottest Business And Leadership Books Of 2017
Looking for some fascinating beach reads this summer? Even when your head’s in the clouds you can keep your mind focused on winning with these strategy-centric books that everyone is …
Before The Fellowship: 4 Fantasy Books Written BEFORE Lord Of The Rings
By this time, most fans of epic fantasy novels have read J.R.R Tolkien’s classic Lord of The Rings trilogy. Published in the mid-20th century, The Lord of The Rings has become one …
6 Books For An Alternative History Starter Kit
“What if…?” One of the most powerful and popular questions people will ask when examining the course of history. What if the Union lost the Civil War? What if the …
10 ‘Goodnight Moon’ Parodies You Won’t Hate
If you’ve read some of my previous articles, you may remember that I’ve worked in childcare for almost 10 years and that I absolutely cannot stand the so-called children’s “classic” …
Ramen No More: 10 Delicious Cookbooks For Budgeting Bookworms
Do you hear that from a distance? No? It is the faint sound of your wallet and your bank account collectively screaming. If you pay close attention, you’ll find that …
There’s A Book For That (And 20 Other Totally Weird Book Titles)
Books are magical, mysterious, entertaining, and sometimes, downright weird. With an oversaturated book market, it’s no wonder we have some strange stuff out there. I’ve searched the Net for the …
15 Stunning Ways To Reuse Old Books
Whether it’s torn with age, worn by the weather or just plain unreadable, your book no longer has the same luster of youth it once had. Before you sacrifice it to your …
6 Parenting Books To Inspire A Calmer, Happier Family Dynamic
It’s a cliché to say that there are no books on parenting. Well, there are a lot of parenting books, but they don’t come with any guarantees. The thing about …
Back In Time: 25 Of The Best Historical Fiction Books
As one of the most popular book genres, Goodreads defines historical fiction is defined as: “…Novels that re-create a period or event in history and often use historical figures as some …
13 Brilliant True Crime Reads
True crime is a fascinating genre where the author doesn’t need to make up the conflict – it’s all too real. Serial killers tend to dominate, but not always, as …