A Self-Taught Reader
Agatha Christie, the youngest sibling in her family, found herself in a unique position that set the stage for her literary journey. Despite her mother Clara's wish for her to delay learning to read until eight, Agatha's curiosity couldn't be contained. Alone and surrounded by books, she mastered reading all by herself,…
Step into the world of Mark Twain, one of America’s most celebrated literary figures, as we explore his insightful quotes on life.
In the world of literature, few genres have the power to whisk readers away to distant eras, immerse them in the richness of the past, and ignite the flames of passion quite like historical romance. These captivating tales blend the allure of bygone times with the timeless complexities of love, offering readers a chance to…
In the realm of literature, few narratives possess the magnetic pull of family sagas. These sprawling tales, often spanning generations, beckon readers into the intricate tapestries of human experience, where secrets, love, and legacies are woven together. Family saga books are a genre unto themselves, a testament to the timeless allure of stories that explore…
Embark on a remarkable literary adventure into enchanted realms with our top picks of fantasy novels for young adult readers. Immerse yourself in captivating worlds where magic and mythical creatures reign supreme, and ordinary heroes rise to unimaginable heights. Whether you are a die-hard fantasy fan or new to the genre, these spellbinding tales are…
In the dark corners of literature, there exists a subgenre that has captivated readers for decades—the zombie novel. These chilling tales of the living dead, with their terrifying undead creatures and post-apocalyptic settings, have become a staple of horror fiction. From the slow-moving zombies of George Romero's classic "Night of the Living Dead" to the…
Valentine’s Day and February in general can be a bittersweet period for many. I love love and all that comes with it but the overly commercialized, over-the-top declarations of it during this singular day make me want to unplug from it all.
For a change, this year, I’m opting out of romance. Romance books that…
If you want to fill your shelves with the best novels of all time, you're in the right place.
From the best fiction books to the best nonfiction books, novels, essays and memoirs, there are so many excellent titles collected in libraries and bookstores around the world.
So how do you know when one belongs…
Your career is more than just that job you wake up every day to execute and then pay bills at the end of the month. A career is a lifetime pursuit that is consistently growing, evolving and is not always easy, however, it is undoubtedly fulfilling.
Developing your career requires commitment, dedication, and constant learning…
We have all experienced seasons of lack of motivation, unexplainable amounts of sadness, social media overload, and generally feeling disconnected from our innermost selves and need a little pick me up for the soul. Sometimes we can get so caught up in the rat race of life and trying to achieve success that we forget…