Category: History
The 2016 Presidential race has been surreal to say the least. With mind-boggling accusations and mudslinging on both sides of the ticket, many voters simply remain confused about which …
Ghosts, goblins, vampires, witches, angels, demons, fairies, and princesses — at the end of this month, we’ll see them all and more. It’s a time for children to indulge …
The 1692 Salem Witch Trials may have taken up a small portion of U.S. History, though the highly controversial trials, involving over 200 townsfolk accused of witchcraft, have mesmerized …
Christianna Marks
October 12, 2016
Book Lists, Dystopian, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, J.K. Rowling, John Green, Potterheads, Reading, Reviews, Romance, Sci-Fi, Science Fiction, Stephanie Meyer, TBR, Travel, Unpopular Opinions, Young Adult
The genre of Young Adult books has grown in leaps and bounds over the last couple of years. Where you once had a few novels for angsty teens (most …
Adult coloring books have largely proliferated in the last few years. They vary between two primary varieties: complicated abstract patterns and detailed images from fantasy and popular culture. Converts …
India Kushner
October 5, 2016
Adult, Book Lists, Classics, Edgar Allan Poe, Faves, Genre, History, Horror, Short Story, Suspense/Thriller, Time-Travel, Young Adult
Halloween isn’t just about the candy. As an adult, it’s about the fun of dressing up, watching scary movies, and reading spooky stories. There’s nothing quite like curling up …
Christianna Marks
October 3, 2016
Book Lovers, Faves, Historical Fiction, History, Human Interest, Mental Health, Mystery, Relationships, Reviews, Romance, Young Adult
Today is National Boyfriend Day, and I can’t think of a better day to start a brand new column, Have You Met My Book Boyfriend? If you couldn’t tell …
Christianna Marks
September 28, 2016
Book Lists, Contemporary, Dystopian, History, Horror, Mystery, New Releases, Reading, Romance, Sci-Fi, Suspense/Thriller, Young Adult
October is almost here, which means that the weather is going to start to change (that is if it hasn’t already) and the perfect conditions for snuggling up with …
Cierra Loften
September 28, 2016
Banned Books, Book Lists, Children, Classics, Comics and Graphic Novels, History, Human Interest, John Green, Romance, Stephanie Meyer, Videos, Young Adult
YouTube Channel: Alltime10s From the Description: Vampire sex, gay penguins and naked super heroes are all included in our shocking top 10 list of books banned in schools. Banned Books …
There’s nothing quite as exhilarating as wandering the aisles of a used bookstore; breathing in the heady scent of books, fingering their spines, stroking their covers, exploring their limitless possibilities. …
Over the course of the last week, Charlotte, N.C. has made international headlines when an officer-involved police shooting brought about protests that devolved into riots and looting. I am a …
Sully, a riveting movie about one heroic pilot’s decision to land his plane in the Hudson River after massive engine damage, is currently topping the box office after its …
As we advance through the Contemporary Period, modern society is developing technologies at an increasingly fast rate. Every year, we see the rise of yet another more advanced smartphone, …
Do you ever find yourself staring off into the night sky and wonder if anyone else is “out there?” Or do you find yourself laughing at stories of UFO …
China is a nation that has confounded observers for centuries and this hasn’t stopped in the present day. Yet, the proliferation of academic, journalistic, and professional interest in the …
In celebration of Discovery Channel’s recent three-day television special, Harley and the Davidsons, #AmReading wants to bring you 6 books that further tell the story of Harley Davidson, motorcycles, and …
Mother Teresa was canonized as a saint this past Sunday; she is best known for her work with the poor, sick, and dying in Calcutta, but she was also …
Before he became the 16th President of the United States, Abraham Lincoln dabbled in another career: writing mysteries. In the 1840s, Lincoln was working a day job as a …
Cyberwarfare is a concept still very much in contention amongst scholars, soldiers, and political pundits. Yet the increasing number of attacks on American networks within the past five years has …
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 …