Across the U.S., books are being challenged and banned at an all-time high. But what exactly does this mean? A “challenge” is when someone attempts to remove or restrict the book based on their objections to its content. A “book ban” is the removal of that content. Censorship affects everyone, not just avid...
There is nothing quite better than a good book. Whether you are single or in a relationship, love stories can appeal to everyone. Here are a few romance book recommendations spanning multiple genres and tropes– just in time for the hyper-capitalistic, heart-shaped day holiday. 1. “The Do-Over” by Lynn...
You’ll have quite some time on your hands over the break. Wondering how you should spend it? Nothing is better than sitting down on the couch, or even outside on the grass, with a book in your hand. Take this quiz to narrow down your book selection for the upcoming break! What’s your favorite holiday...
As the semester closes and the days start getting warmer, many readers are in the mood for a certain type of book. The term “beach read” is self-explanatory of where you’ll be taking the book, but usually categorizes genres that are considered lighter or easier to digest. While a beach read can be a romance, chick...
Live-action adaptations in media have undergone a remarkable evolution since the inception of cinema in the early 1800s with the advent of photography and digital media. The field has advanced significantly, now featuring laser cinema projectors, incredible audio loudspeakers and cutting-edge technologies like 3D and...
Whether it be buying your own copy of a book, checking it out from the library or downloading an e-book to your Kindle, there are so many ways to consume literature. Recently, many people are getting into listening to audiobooks. Long-time readers may have reservations about audiobooks. Some believe they could...
Picture this: You open the door in front of you and step in. Suddenly, you feel like you have been transported into a whole new world! You take a deep breath in and detect the smell of books, and see yourself engulfed with shelves and shelves of books. Sounds like every book lover’s dream! For any reader,...
It is the season of love, and that’s just about the perfect excuse to indulge in some swoony romance stories, even if you don’t have your own yet! Watching two people falling in love in so many different ways, sometimes in the most unexpected of circumstances is exactly just what our heart needs from time to time....
On my latest murder mystery kick, I picked up “One of Us is Lying” by Karen M. McManus. This book went ninety miles an hour from start to finish, which led to me reading it all in one day. This story has many twists and turns that keep the reader guessing and wanting more. The book focuses on four teens from...
It’s is that time of the year again. Time to start making your New Year’s goals. A common goal in many people’s lists (besides the obvious one of getting fit) is reading more. If you are a fellow bookworm looking for additions to your want-to-read list, then buckle up as I am about to tell you the five best books to...
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