Ask a Literary Lady: What Popular Literary Misconceptions Drive You Crazy?
Dear Literary Lady, What are some literary misconceptions that drive you crazy? –L.I., Fort Collins, CO Dear L.I., To be…
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Ask a Literary Lady: How Do I Stop Snacking While Reading?
Dear Literary Lady, I grew up reading a lot and eating snacks while I read. Now that I’m an adult,…
The 8 Sneakiest Place to Bring Books
Book nerds, we have a problem. There are places in this cold, cruel world where we aren’t supposed to bring…
Our Favorite Lines from To Kill a Mockingbird
Why are quotations so important to us? Is it because we feel less alone when we encounter an author who’s…
How Can I Find Time to Read in a New Relationship?
Dear Literary Lady, Ever since I got into a serious relationship, I’ve been reading less and doing more “couple stuff”…
14 Things You Didn’t Know About Harper Lee and Truman Capote’s Friendship
Ernest Hemingway and F. Scott Fitzgerald, Kingsley Amis and Philip Larkin, C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien, Mary Shelley and Lord…
Hardcovers vs. Paperbacks?
Dear Literary Lady, Hardcovers vs. paperbacks? –V.S., Charlotte, NC Dear V.S., Oh that’s a tough one! I’ll answer that…
Is It Okay to Check Out a Stranger’s Book?
Dear Literary Lady, I’m always dying to know what someone else is reading, including total strangers. What are your best tips…
How to Incorporate Book Nerdery Into Every Holiday
Everyone loves holidays. A whole day where you don’t have to go to work? A whole day where your boss…
20 Reasons Book Nerds Lead a Better Life
William Styron once said, “You live several lives while reading…and those lives are awesome.” Ok, so he might not have…
3 Reasons Why Booknerds Love the Smell of Books
Dear Literary Lady, Non-Reader here, asking about something I’ve always found weird: Why do people smell old books? –T.N., San…
“I Was Busted Reading at Work—What Do I Do?”
Dear Literary Lady, Everyone in my office eats lunch at their desk while working at their computers. Everyone except me.…
10 Reading Tips for the Easily Distracted
Yoohoo! Hey there! Over here! Are you easily distracted? Do you find that the minute you sit down to read, a…
4 Books to Read When You’re Down
Dear Literary Lady, What books on your shelf do you actually, honestly, really read when you’re down? —W.E., Chattanooga, TN…
10 Occasions When It’s Okay to Read Over Someone’s Shoulder
Have you ever been curled up comfortably, nose buried in your novel, when all of a sudden you’re overcome by the distinct,…
Ask a Literary Lady: How Many Books is Too Many?
Dear Literary Lady, How many books is too many? —H.M., San Francisco CA Dear H.M., I want to answer…
15 Signs You’ve Found Your Book BFF
Every so often in life, you meet that special someone who causes you to wonder if you’re two halves of one…
Is Listening to a Book on Audio Ok?
Dear Literary Lady, Someone in my book club only listens to books on audio. Is that ok? —L.D., Phoenix, AZ…
11 Reasons to Resist the Lure of the Internet and Pick up a Book
Dear Literary Lady, How do you motivate yourself to read when there’s so much to browse on the glorious interwebz?…