Want to look well read at your next gathering without having to read War and Peace (unless never ending Russian exposition-driven books are your jam, in which case enjoy listening for 83 years)? An easier course of action may be audibly diving into any of these best-selling selections. They’re top …
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Christmas Books to Read this Holiday Season
Christmas movies, Christmas decorations, Christmas dinners and now Christmas books. This season is filled with joy wrapped in red and green and tied with a bow. You may be struggling to feel the Christmas spirit this year in the middle of a pandemic. These books will help you feel the …
Read More »From Books to Hollywood
The best books always become movies. As readers, we love it! Sometimes. You know, just when they get all of the plot right. Regardless, we always end up sitting in front of the screen seeing our favorite books come to life on the screen. 2020 has been no exception for …
Read More »When the Classroom is at Home, Educational Audiobooks to the Rescue!
Audio is an absolutely great resource when kids are learning at home. It helps children build their vocabulary, enhances listening skills, engage in more complex sentence structure, and introduces them to new subject-matter and ideas they might not otherwise attempt. Right now, a variety of educational audiobooks for kids have …
Read More »The 9 Best YA Books of All Time You’ll Want To Give A Listen To
The books a person reads during their youth can profoundly impact their entire life. Young Adult (YA) fiction is a popular genre that appeals to the 12 to 18-year-old demographic. The stories told in the best YA books of all time deal with coming-of-age-type subjects, like death and grief, first …
Read More »Dive into Thrilling Mystery with These Nancy Drew Books
One of the most beloved YA series of all time is Nancy Drew. The Nancy Drew books have been loved by girls since the 1930s when the first Nancy Drew novel – The Secret of the Old Clock – was first released. Though her stories have been around for nearly …
Read More »5 Traditions We Owe to Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
In 1843, one of the world’s most influential books was published. Was this book one about power, influence, or government? Actually, it was a book about the Christmas holiday – A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. Since the mid-1800s, Dickens’ book has not just become a beloved classic about a …
Read More »Why You Should Read Little Women by Louisa May Alcott
Little Women by Louisa May Alcott was written 150 years ago. Is this book still relevant? Incredibly so! In fact, the beloved American novel is still so popular that another movie based on the book will be released in theaters on Christmas Day 2019. For those who haven’t read the …
Read More »Holiday Books for Children That Are Guaranteed to Bring Cheer
It’s the holiday season and kids will soon be out of school. While this is great for them, it can be somewhat stressful for parents who tend to have a lot on their plates during this time of the year. With everything parents must take care of – jobs, holiday …
Read More »Most Anticipated Books of the Holiday Season You Absolutely Need to Read
What are the most anticipated books that are awaiting their release this holiday season? The list is a long one, but some books stand out because: They are part of a seriesThey have been written by a popular authorThey have a completely wonderful blurb that entices readers. While readers are …
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