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There’s a lot to love about the mystery genre, but sometimes mystery novels and detective fiction can be pretty problematic, too. Here’s where this genre flourishes, and where it fails. Thoughts on the Mystery Genre Guest post by Katherine Ladny Mitchell The first time I read a yellow-bound Nancy Drew novel, it was not love…
Want to read a classic book but not sure you have time for something long? Pick up one of these eight short classics, perfect for busy people everywhere. All of these short classic books are under 300 pages, so you can read one in a weekend! Short Classics You Have Time to Read (and Should!)…
We’re wasting too many evenings binge watching TV, when we could be enriching our lives with a good book! Why not quit Netflix and get back into reading? I’m right there with you. Reading Books Instead of Watching TV Is it just me, or have we become a culture of TV binge watchers? By “TV”…
As a fan of director Gillian Armstrong’s 1994 Little Women, I wasn’t sure what to expect with the new BBC Little Women that came out on Masterpiece this year. Here’s my honest review of the new PBS Little Women tv series, plus how it compares to Louisa May Alcott’s original novel. PBS Masterpiece Little Women…
Need a riveting good book to bring on your summer vacation? Pack one of these smart summer thrillers and enjoy every page-turning twist while you soak up the summer heat. Thrillers and Page-Turners to Read This Summer Summer brims with activity just like any other season, but it’s important to have a few lazy days…
Improve your reading life with these 12 habits and practices for the intentional reader. You’ll get more out of the books you read, and your appetite for literature will increase! Get the Most Out of Your Reading Life At first blush, reading appears to be a highly passive hobby. It’s restful, after all. And other…
If you want classic young adult fantasy series, you’ll love these 7 picks, with unforgettable characters, plots, and worlds that stick in your mind for years to come. Read them on your own or to your kids, but they deserve a spot on your fantasy bookshelf! Best Classic Middle Grade and YA Fantasy Series Go…
Are L. M. Montgomery’s heroines your kindred spirits? Here’s how every woman today (who’s old-fashioned at heart) can be more like them. Because if you love Anne Shirley and Emily Starr and Rilla Blythe and Pat Gardiner, you’re in good company here. Life Lessons from Anne Shirley I recently met a fictional heroine whom I…
Give your house guests the gift of a good read during their stay! Here are 13 books that are perfect for your guest room. Many of these double as coffee table books, too! Best Books for a Guest Room Nightstand If you’re wondering what to put in a guest room, books should be near the…
Books deserve Oscars, too. I’m awarding “Book Oscars” to the best books and characters I encountered last year! Here’s my picks for Best Heroine, Best Villain, Best Hero, and more! Welcome to the 2018 Oscars! Book Oscars, that is… As I did last year, I’m recapping the outstanding and most memorable reads from the past…
Here’s my secret to getting free print books in the mail! If you want books on a budget, check out this simple way to get free print books on Amazon–paperback, hardcover, whatever you prefer to read! Now you can add to your bookshelves without draining your wallet. (: How I Get Free Print Books on…
Books for Slytherins aren’t as hard to come by as you might think! Here’s a wide range of books that will appeal to Slytherins, from YA novels to classic literature. Perfect for anyone who enjoys reading based on their Hogwarts House! Books for Slytherins: What to Read Based on Your Hogwarts House Harry Potter is…
Do you long for a simpler, old-fashioned holiday season? Here’s how to have a Little Women Christmas as Louisa May Alcott portrays it in her beloved novel. Have Yourself a Merry Little Women Christmas! Because the first volume of Little Women begins and ends with Christmas, the novel is often considered a Christmas story. The movie…
These books that make you think may very well change the way you live, too. Some are controversial, others are subversive; all are thought-provoking reads. You’ll find fiction books that make you think, and nonfiction books that will make you smarter. Read to expand your mind and think about the meaning of life! Nonfiction and…
These stocking stuffers for bookworms make the ideal addition to your reading nook or around your home. Book lovers will adore this list of bookish stocking stuffers under $20! Bookish Stocking Fillers for the Reader in Your Life (or for yourself!) Looking for ideal gifts for readers? Perhaps you have a book-loving friend, or perhaps…
If you’re a Hufflepuff, you’ll love this Hufflepuff House reading list, created with you in mind! These 10 novels are full of literary Hufflepuffs known for their loyalty, hard work, and quiet heroism. This reading list includes YA books for Hufflepuffs and classic novels Hufflepuffs will love. Best Books for Hufflepuffs: What to Read Based…
The best literary heroines are worth imitating. These women may be (mostly) fictional, but they have a great deal to teach us about ourselves and the real-life stories we find ourselves in. Classic Literary Heroines Worth Emulating Some people gobble up self help and development books like their personal success really does depend on it….
Books for Gryffindors are full of adventure and heroism! Gryffindor personality types value courage and daring, and these books won’t disappoint. This Gryffindor house reading list includes classic books, YA novels, and contemporary fiction. Books for Gryffindors: What to Read Based on Your Hogwarts House Among the four Hogwarts Houses of the Harry Potter series, Ravenclaws…
Ravenclaws will love this Hogwarts House reading list! Known for their cleverness and love of knowledge, Ravenclaw personality types are often bookish types, too. If you love intelligent books that are full of wit and whimsy, these 10 reads won’t disappoint. Find suggestions below for YA books for Ravenclaws, classic novels, and contemporary fiction. Books…
Want to make some recipes inspired by famous books? Enjoy a literary feast with 9 foods from novels and classic children’s books that you can make at home! These literary recipes will remind you of your favorite iconic food scenes from books! Try eating them while you read the book, or serve these dishes to…
YA fairy tale retellings are a popular genre, but which ones should you read, and which should you skip? These five fresh takes on timeless fairy tales are perfect for young adults and tweens (or adults)! They’ll continue to enchant long after you’ve turned the last page.
You know you’re a bookworm if you can relate to this list! These book lover struggles are things that nonreaders just don’t understand. Book nerds…unite!
Nautical fiction offers an expansive, other-worldly experience that pulls us out to sea, immerses us in pure adventure, and casts us back to shore reborn.
Want to get back into reading? Here’s a look at the reasons why adults read less than they used to, plus exactly what you can do about it and how to read more!
Many period drama fans love the 2004 BBC North and South miniseries, but it fails Elizabeth Gaskell’s original novel. Here’s why fans of the book need a new definitive version.
All good stories contain symbolism. Disney’s Beauty and the Beast is full of vanitas symbols that add a new depth of meaning to a tale as old as time.
These famous literary friendships from classic books show us what it looks like to be a true friend in our own real-world relationships. Here you’ll find strong female friendships in literature, unlikely duos, and famous literary trios. Why not read these books about friendship with your own bestie? It’s always fun to discuss a book after you read it, especially if it’s with a kindred spirit!
If books could get Oscars, these 10 from my reading list last year would win an award! These are the best literary heroes, heroines, villains, and more!