Never judge a book by it’s cover, they said. You may learn something, they said. Well, these covers taught me two things. One: some subjects are just incredibly boring. …
YouTube Channel: Onceuponatimetheshow From the Description: Enjoy a live-reading of the colorful picture book If I Were President, written by Catherine Stier and illustrated by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan, plus a bonus …
Less than 1% of Americans have served in the armed forces during the most recent wars. That’s the smallest proportion in United States history. The rest of us are …
While I’ve personally never been in the presence of the bright lights, big personality brilliance of New York, it’s a place that has always struck me as being one …
When you’re in a bookstore or a library silence is expected, often even enforced. But Bab Aldonia, a small bookstore located in Cairo, is causing quite the ruckus. You …
It’s only been two days since the election of Donald Trump as the 45th President of the United States and there have been a wave of emotions: anger, confusion, …
When you think of science fiction novels, usually it’s Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein or H.G. Wells’ The War of the Worlds that come to mind as the firsts for the genre. Author …
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and for many the time has come to start giving serious thought about what gifts to get for loved ones. What better gift …
YouTube Channel: Quick Reads From the Description: Quick Reads presents ‘An Open Book,’ a short film that celebrates the power of reading. ‘An Open Book’ features a host of celebrities …
Melanie Pitman
November 10, 2016
Author Spotlight, Authors, Book Lovers, Book News, Bookish Events, Genre, History, Music, Reading, Relationships, TBR
Monday evening, at roughly 10pm EST, Jack Rabinovitch announced the winner of the 2016 Scotiabank Giller Prize and a beaming Madeleine Thien graciously accepted the honor. Her novel, Do …
L. Frank Baum’s Oz series, like any good fairy story, has a lot to say about the real world. As a child, I glossed over many of these wry …
If there ever was an extremely taboo subject that equally disturbs and strangely intrigues people, it’s a student-teacher romantic relationship. Take for example the imploding rise of ‘mysterious’ and …
Erotic Review Magazine has just announced a new literature prize: The Good Sex in Fiction Award. Is this an award we need? I think the answer is yes, and …
Sara Deeter
November 9, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Fantasy, George R.R. Martin, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, News, Politics, Potterheads, WTF, Young Adult
Like me, many of you are probably in mourning for America right now. There aren’t enough words, enough tears in the world to convey the depth of the devastation and …
If you take a look at the English literary canon, you’re bound to find particular stand-out heroines therein: Austen’s Elizabeth Bennet or Brontë’s Jane Eyre, for example. Yet, in …
As the election comes to its pinnacle, tensions mount on either side of the political spectrum. It’s been a heated race for the highest office in the land, with …
Beginning in the 1870s, more than 200 women have “sought, been nominated, or received votes for the office of President.” The Highest Glass Ceiling by Ellen Fitzpatrick hones in on three …
YouTube Channel: Propeller TV From the Description: Nowadays there are still lots of people fond of paper books even though various devices have been produced. Propeller TV visited The London …
Believe it or not, there are actually quite a few darling Thanksgiving books out there that are perfect to share with your little ones. Gobble up a few of …
OMG! OMG! OMG! *Do not worry about any spoilers here! I believe in keeping the surprises alive. Plus I haven’t even finished the latest released season of Game of …