Category: Reading
In the mid- to late-nineteenth century, a new literary genre emerged amid the anxiety and awe writers felt about then-recent advances in science and exploration. Stories about medical procedures that …
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 …
Cierra Loften
May 29, 2017
Adult, African American, Book Lists, Book Lovers, Classics, Drama, Dystopian, Human Interest, Mystery, Reading, Suspense/Thriller, TBR, Young Adult
There are book lists like this all over the net and for good reason. Everyone’s list of “must-read” books differs and through reading through others’ lists, we can maybe …
Caitlin Stiles
May 26, 2017
Book Bloggers, Book Lovers, Bookshelf Porn, Crime, Crime Fiction, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Reading, Reviews, Suspense/Thriller
A lot of review sites out there are in general, lacking a niche. They’ll cover any book the reader can get their paws on. While this has its own …
As the daughter of two veterans and the sister of someone enlisted in the Navy, I can say that the military shapes people in ways that ordinary people can’t …
You settle down after a long day as you look for your book of choice. There’s the classics, horror, romance – well, basically whatever your friends recommended. Although those …
Cierra Loften
May 24, 2017
Book Lists, Book Lovers, History, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, More, Non-Fiction, Reading, TBR
It is that time of year again when the sun is shining its brilliant rays into our windows, the sandy beach is calling our name, and, of course, billionaire Bill …
Either a nice cup of your favorite tea or choice of beverage nicely accompanies a relaxing reading time. I was graciously offered a few samples of teas from Andy …
Summertime is officially on its way. The weather is warming, the trees are filling in with greenery, and school bells everywhere are ringing their final goodbyes for the year. …
Ten year old Carl Sheckel is one special kid; to date, he’s collected around 3,000 comic books and donated them to those serving in our military! Born out of …
Public libraries seem to be having a fine problem. That’s not fine as in good, that’s fine as in the late fees you pay. While the fine may be …
YouTube Channel: AbeBooks.com Among the endless things that make our moms so great is the passion for books they ignited in us when we were young! #ThankYouMom Featured image …
Books for Keeps (BFK) is a non-profit organization based in Athens, Georgia that works to improve children’s reading achievement by breaking the barriers related to the accessibility and appeal …
It’s probably safe to say that there are moments we wish we could just zip through a book and have all of its content in our brain. You could learn …
Everyone could use a good excuse to get away from a not so wonderful situation every now and then. Especially book lovers. Chances are, you’ve found yourself in an awkward …
I work as a tutor with students of all ages, and it amazes me how reliant many of my students are on spell checker and auto correct. I’m even …
There’s a call for diverse books. We need them because research shows that by age 6, girls think they’re less intelligent than their boy peers. Children rarely see people …
The Hebrew name for Holocaust Remembrance Day is Yom Hashoah, and this year it was observed on Monday, April 24th. JTA, or the Jewish Telegraphic Agency, sought book recommendations …
It’s National Library Week and this occasion is a wonderful time to realize how privileged we are to have access to our libraries and the plethora of books they …
This April, all booklovers – readers, authors, librarians, booksellers, teachers, parents — are challenged to start Reading Without Walls. What is Reading Without Walls? It’s a national initiative which …