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. Hi, I’m Megan, stopping by from my own literary blog, The Hungry Bookworm, to share a post with you today. In a typical weekly blog post, I pair a book […]
10 Irresistible Stocking Stuffers for Bookworms
Book lovers will adore this list of literary stocking stuffers! These stocking stuffers for bookworms make the ideal addition to your reading nook or around your home. Looking for that ideal gift for your book-loving friend? Or perhaps you’re looking for ideas for your own Christmas wish list? Getting books–or a bookshop gift card–is always […]
10 Books That Are Perfect for Hufflepuffs (Hogwarts House Reading Lists)
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. Hufflepuffs know a thing or two about comfort (their Hogwarts common room is next to the kitchens, after all!). And getting lost […]
If I Could Be Like My Favourite Literary Heroines, This Is the Kind of Person I’d Be
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. Some people gobble up self help and development books like their personal success really does depend on it. Oh, and I admit, I […]
Heroic Novels Every Gryffindor Should Read (Hogwarts House Reading Lists)
Gryffindors will love these 10 brave novels full of adventure and heroism! Gryffindor personality types value courage and daring, and these books won’t disappoint. Every Gryffindor should add these to their reading list. Among the four Hogwarts Houses of the Harry Potter series, Ravenclaws are often characterized as the bookish and brainy types. But it’s plain […]
Witty Books True Ravenclaws Will Appreciate (Hogwarts House Reading Lists)
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. When J. K. Rowling gave us the Harry Potter series, she also gave us […]
9 Recipes Inspired By Famous Books (Eat Your Way Through Literature)
Enjoy a literary feast with 9 foods from novels that you can make at home! These literary recipes will remind you of your favorite food scenes from books! Try eating them while you read the book.(: Good literature appeals to all the senses, so much so that a good written description of food can actually […]
Gorgeous Fairy Tale Retellings You’ll Remember Forever
The best fairy tales are timeless. These fairy tale retellings for adults (or young adults) will continue to enchant long after you’ve turned the last page. Add these to your reading list and thank me later. Guest post by Emma Fox Sixty years ago, C.S. Lewis, author of The Chronicles of Narnia, wrote an essay for […]
30 Things Only True Book Nerds Will Understand (are you one of us?)
You know you’re a bookworm if you can relate to this list! These are things that non book lovers just don’t understand. People might’ve called you a book nerd when you were a kid. Maybe they thought you were cute when you lugged a big volume into the dentist’s waiting room…or maybe they just thought […]
8 Nautical Novels That Will Make You Want to Run Off to Sea
Nautical fiction deserves a place on your summer reading list. Here are 8 sea novels that will give you a taste of the genre–and make you want to come back for more! Almost one hundred summers ago, Frenchman Alain Gerbault set sail from Gibraltar to circumnavigate the globe–alone. Why undertake such a feat? “I wanted freedom, […]