Author: Katie Di Filippo
It’s rare that I flock to the book stands when a celebrity pens a book. There is an infatuation there that I don’t always understand, but this fall, several …
Katie Di Filippo
September 17, 2016
Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Dystopian, Fantasy, Middle Grade, Relationships, Romance, Sylvia Plath, Young Adult
As young readers, books can greatly influence us as we carry them with us into adulthood. Some of the best books help us transition from innocence to understanding. They …
There are many things that make a book great: the story, the twists and turns, and the characters to name a few. For me, one of the things that …
All too often, books that are targeted towards young girls do not give them intelligent or independent women to be inspired by. It is not always easy to find …
Romance novels are incredibly popular books, offering stories for readers to swoon over, but some of us want a little something more from our love stories. I definitely appreciate …
History teaches us more than mere facts. It teaches us about the events and people that led us to where we are and who influence us everyday. It is …
The world is getting bigger everyday through the use of technology. We have the ability to contact, work with, and become friends with people around the world, but language …
With so many options for readers these days, from classics to traditionally published books to the ever-growing world of indie publishing, it can be easy to get lost in …
At least ten years ago I sat down to read a book, and all that time later, I can still remember the experience vividly in my mind. Anne Shirley …
From the creator of the television phenomenon Veronica Mars, Rob Thomas continues the story from where the feature film left off. Dive into Veronica Mars Book One: The Thousand …
Katie Di Filippo
August 19, 2016
Authors, Autobiography, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Children, Classics, Dr. Seuss, Dystopian, Fantasy, Harper Lee, J.K. Rowling, Literary Fiction, Literary Quotes, Reading
Some of our favorite authors can weave a phrase together so eloquently that in a mere few words, we are inspired. These quotes from some of the most loved …
Katie Di Filippo
August 13, 2016
Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Ernest Hemingway, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Human Interest, Literary Fiction, Literary Quotes, New Releases, Reading, Shakespeare, William Shakespeare
Gilmore Girls fans are elated to finally hear the release date of the new Netflix revival: November 25th! It’s just around the bend, which makes it the perfect time …
Harry Potter has outstandingly done more than make records and improve literacy. He has touched our hearts. Readers across the world have wept with him through the loss of …
Books take us into the lives of others, allowing us to relate to their struggles, but they can also take us around the world, bringing cultural understanding and awareness to …
Katie Di Filippo
August 6, 2016
Autobiography, Book Lists, Children, Classics, Gifts for Book Lovers, Historical Fiction, J.K. Rowling, Reading, Romance, Time-Travel
One of the best things books can do for a reader is to bring forth an emotional reaction or connection that makes them cry. It may seem counter intuitive …
Katie Di Filippo
August 1, 2016
Authors, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Classics, Dystopian, Ebooks, Fantasy, Horror, Humor, Reading, Satire, Science Fiction, Stephen King
When an author can create a connection with their reader for not only the entirety of a novel but for their entire catalog, it creates a bond that is …
There’s not much better than reading a moving novel that connects to you on a personal level, bringing joy to your heart or tears to your eyes. There are …
Having gained fame as a respected actress, most notably playing Hermione Granger in the Harry Potter films, Emma Watson has used her fame and voice to speak out for …
With the advent of e-readers and the proliferation of e-books it can be daunting to figure out where to start. You can read the digital versions of practically any …
Imagine a world where vampires roam the earth. They are strong, fast, and deadly creatures that have a thirst for blood and the ability to live forever. You know …