Tag: book suggestions
The Best We Could Do is the debut graphic memoir by Thi Bui. It tells the story of Bui’s family in Vietnam and the United States, beginning with Bui …
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 …
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 …
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 …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aQO1ALSBZ9w YouTube Channel: Claire Weller Which Young Adult books do you think deserve more time in the spotlight? Featured image via The Huffington Post
In addition to his much anticipated new legal thriller set for this fall, bestselling author John Grisham has revealed that a new summer release will bridge the wait. The …
Melanie Pitman
February 13, 2017
Authors, Autobiography, Biography, Book Lists, Classics, Drama, Faves, Feminism, Historical Fiction, Human Interest, Humor, Memoir, Non-Fiction, Relationships, Self-Help, Women
Ever since the iconic Leslie Knope introduced us to the concept of Galentines Day, women everywhere have been buying chocolate for their besties and having pre-Vday girls’ nights like …
Hideo Yokoyama is regarded as one of Japan’s most popular crime writers, with several of his publications reaching best-seller status. His 15th novel, Six Four, is the first to be translated …
This is How it Always Is by Laurie Frankel tackles a complicated and modern fairytale. Rosie and Penn are the proud parents of five boys, but the youngest, Claude, is different …
Breakups. They can be more than just difficult. Especially before and during a major romantic holiday. Eh hem. But there is a way to “not be alone” this Valentine’s …
I’ll say this right now: all those “best literary couples” lists out there headed by duos like Bella and Edward, Katniss and Peeta, and Ron and Hermione need to …
February may be the official ‘month of love’ but that doesn’t mean that you have to be spending your time with a special lovely someone. You could, just as …
I truly believe that imagination is one of the most powerful–and important–forces on the planet. It lifts our hearts, minds, and spirits; it is the driving force behind the …
A vibrant children’s book detailing the early life of the revolutionary artist Jean-Michel Basquiat has just won a coveted award at the American Library Association’s 2017 youth media awards. …
A successful Twitter campaign designed to highlight the demand for and need of books that feature Muslim characters, written by Muslim authors, has been taking place throughout January. Sajidah …
Comics have power: a form of escapism that provides a world of heroes originating during times when America seemed to have none. Loving comics has been criticized for humor …
There are still many, many celeb books that need to be published–come on, Meryl! Just a tiny little Donald-bashing book!–but thankfully, some of our favorite stars are excited to release …
The Ladybird book franchise, a staple of childhood reading in the 60s and 70s in the UK, has announced a new series of factual books, including one on climate …