Tag: book lists
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! I’m not Irish (that I know of) but I’ve always thought the March 17th holiday was one full of fun activities like searching for ‘gold,’ …
From the very first day of my freshman year at Yale, my professors bombarded me with reading suggestions: “Oh, this is such a great book, I think you’d really …
This is a holiday about kindness – about a number Indiana once tried to legally redefine to 3.2 back in the 19th century, and about pi-shaped pie. That’s right, …
For an author to hear that their book is not only a fast-seller, but is also going to be made into a movie, must be the greatest news. But …
In a time of great social and political rifts in America, the lessons that books can teach us have never been more important. By exploring difficult topics in great …
Sara Deeter
March 8, 2017
Book Lists, Chick Lit, Classics, Human Interest, Jane Austen, Shakespeare, Stephanie Meyer, Women, WTF, Young Adult
Ambi…what? I know–“ambivert” sounds like it belongs on those lists of advanced SAT words that you *totally* still remember from your frantic memorization sessions in high school. But just …
YouTube Channel: Fashioneyesta Everyone should be able to see themselves in a book and these children’s books do a great job of showcasing our differences! Books Mentioned: Lucy’s Picture by …
Of all of life’s greatest mysteries, the question of whether or not extraterrestrial life exists is among the top for me. In a vast and limitless universe, it doesn’t …
Everyone always talks about the sacrifices that adults make when they enlist in the military–and they do make many terrible, heartbreaking sacrifices during their years of service. But no …
Kathy Gates
February 28, 2017
Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Earth & The Environment, J. R. R. Tolkien, Literary Quotes, Non-Fiction, Politics, Reference, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Technology
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 …
Okay people. March is almost upon us, and you know what that means. MARCH MADNESS! No, I’m not talking about the one month a year where psychiatric facilities find …
The setting of a novel can be as important as the characters, because it can shape the way they behave and react, which drives the plot forward. Several books …
Among our celebrity book lovers is the wonderful Emma Watson who has gained notoriety as much for her work for women’s rights and spreading the love of literature as …
When most people hear the word business, it either bores them to tears, slightly peaks their interest, or excites them more than a kid at a candy store. (Okay, …
Every bookworm remembers the first short stories and authors that became the stepping stones for their reading lists. However, a bilingual childhood allows a reader to open so many …
Brazil is one of the largest countries both in terms of economy and population in the world. Yet in spite of its prominence, we don’t talk enough about some …
Christianna Marks
February 13, 2017
Book Lists, Book To TV News, Contemporary, Crime, Crime Fiction, Dystopian, Feminism, Horror, Humor, Music, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Suspense/Thriller, Women, Young Adult
With the 5th and final season of Orphan Black coming at us on June 10th, it only makes sense that the shows fans are both excited, and in mourning …
Mysteries have a wide variety of options for people to choose from: true crime, paranormal, cozy, hard boiled detective. The twists and turns allow you to put together puzzles, determine …
Japan has a rich history dating back thousands of years. Naturally there have been hundreds of prominent leaders that have arisen over the course of the country’s history. These …
The experiences of the soldiers we ship off to war are unique and difficult to relate to. War is brutal and the things soldiers see are not always things …