We Love These 5 Diary Novels
Novels written in diary form feel at once intimate and true. They allow narrators to speak freely, often revealing their…
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How the Library Changed My Life
At four years old, the coolest thing I could do with a Saturday was dress myself entirely in navy green…
“And Then I Never Stopped”—21 Wonderful Books That Made You Readers
“What was the book that turned you into a reader?” Last Friday, we asked you that question on our Facebook…
What’s Your Book Litmus Test (BLT)?
Finding out if someone shares your taste in books is important, but it’s also something that can take a lot…
What Does Your Subway Reading Style Say About You?
Public transportation is a boon to the avid reader, allowing you a certain amount of (relatively) uninterrupted time to spend…
The Best Last Lines In Literature
Every so often, you read a book that is so good you are devastated to finish it. You might stand there clutching…
“My Name Is Jill, And I Am An Adult-Onset Reader.”
I have a friend who I suspect was born with a book in his hands. I hope for the sake…
5 Literary-Themed Retreats We Don’t Want To Visit
Colin Firth’s portrayal of Regency rogue Mr. Darcy in the BBC miniseries Pride and Prejudice ruined an entire generation of…
Our Most Embarrassing Book Nerd Confessions
There’s a healthy love of reading, and then there’s geeked-out, vision-wrecking devotion to the mesmerizing power of books. As youths…
9 Songs That Were Inspired by Books
If you can’t get David Bowie to join your book club, do the next best thing and pick a book…
Six Books to Fill The Sherlock Void
It was a dark and stormy night. The wind howled through the trees, and fierce lightning flashed in the sky.…
What Your Bookmark Says About You
We all know not to judge a book by its cover, but what reader hasn’t been guilty of judging someone by the…
You May Be a Book Hoarder If…
Do you have books in almost every room of your house? Do you have at least one pile of “to…
What Would Your Dream Library Look Like?
Remember the scene where the Beast tells Belle to close her eyes, leads her into a dark, dusty room, and…
“Books Are Thicker Than Water”—And Other Made-Up Inspirational Quotes About Reading
Congrats! You’re a bibliophile. You love the book and the book loves you. But has this ever happened: you’re out…