Tag: reading
Some of my favorite short stories and novels are written from the point of view of a child. Authors who have the ability to think like a child, and …
When I was a kid, I loved long books. When I was reading something, I wanted it to last forever. But then I got older and busier and suddenly …
BookTube is perhaps the best network on YouTube (nah, the planet), for booklovers. This niche corner of the interwebs is specially dedicated to readers, reviewers, and frankly, anyone who …
On a recent trip, I was told to check out the “read and return” program that some airport bookstores have. I had never heard of it, and I was …
At a hockey game a few weeks ago, I heard a conversation happening behind me during a pause in the game. “What are you reading?” a voice said. “Oh, …
Let’s face it, book clubs always seem like a great idea: they can gather people, share ideas, and discuss the book(s) that members have read. They are a great …
Long-time readers probably know that reading can be a mental boost. Did you know that reading can strengthen the muscles of your brain? Whether it’s for recreation, school, or …
Guinness World Records are pretty astonishing. People do some wild, creative, and down right crazy things for the coveted record holder title. However, its not often that a world …
I’m not sure if you’re anything like me, but if you are, learning about space can be…well…dry. Don’t get me wrong, tons of information about our universe is mind …
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SnYq3Eumyc4 YouTube Channel: Bekah AwesomeBookNut Follow along with Bekah, from Bekah AwesomeBookNut on YouTube, as she tries to fit in some reading time in the midst of hanging out and …
“Really short book” might sound like a one-off title, or the name of a goofy series, but really short books are, as they sound, books of less than 150 …
It’s exciting and nerve-wracking. Your heart races in the beginning as you anticipate what will come next. You giggle with glee and tell your friends about your new love. …
Now that it’s November, it’s time to find out about some books hitting the shelves this month! Check out our list of some of YA books coming to a …
If you’re a parent, you probably know the struggle of reading the same book to your child at least ten thousand times. Favorites such as Goodnight Moon and Curious George …
Some days we all just need to get away from our everyday life. Most of us aren’t able to just book a plane ticket and go off on an …
YouTube Channel: CCTV America From the Description: In a world of smartphones and tablet devices, reading physical books is now somewhat of a marginalized activity in China. But in Beijing, …
Lisa Cutts is a full-time detective constable and author of crime novels. She answers procedural questions in a monthly column for Writing Magazine. Her first novel, Never Forget, is the …
YouTube Channel: Onceuponatimetheshow From the Description: Enjoy a live-reading of the colorful picture book If I Were President, written by Catherine Stier and illustrated by Dyanne DiSalvo-Ryan, plus a bonus …
YouTube Channel: Quick Reads From the Description: Quick Reads presents ‘An Open Book,’ a short film that celebrates the power of reading. ‘An Open Book’ features a host of celebrities …
YouTube Channel: Propeller TV From the Description: Nowadays there are still lots of people fond of paper books even though various devices have been produced. Propeller TV visited The London …