One Wednesday my mother called. “In case I lose my mind,” she said, “Here’s a list of the books I want you to put beside me in ‘the home.’” The fact that her stepfather died of Alzheimer’s has taken increasing hold on her thoughts. My heart tightened at the thought of her mortality, or my … Read more
The next US Presidential elections are happening in November 2020. The candidates, current president Donald Trump and former vice-president Joseph Biden, are getting a lot of attention globally. These elections are going to be intense! The competition is stiff, and many believe that the choice will decide the future of the US for many … Read more
The persistent economic issues of developing countries have perplexed experts for decades. Concerns about, why have the oil and gas riches in Africa not lead to economic development? About 790 million people lack access to an improved water supply in the world, what is the solution to this? How can developing countries protect their people … Read more
LA BookFest™ 2020 – An Online Bookish Adventure Were you as bummed as we were when you heard the Los Angeles Times rescheduled its 25th annual Festival of Books? Did the news about BookExpo and BookCon in New York, ComicCons everywhere, and the beloved Beach Bound Book Bash in Los Angeles being postponed get … Read more
Are you missing your friends and family while stuck inside due to covid19? Lots of people are desperate to reconnect with the world in this time of isolation. We have a perfect enjoyable activity everyone can do together to stay in touch, read! Reading can be a great communal activity that everyone can enjoy together. … Read more
Do you enjoy writing reviews or blogging about new releases? Maybe you’re an educator, librarian, bookseller, or journalist that deals with books daily. If this is you and you aren’t using NetGalley, you are severely missing out. NetGalley is the ultimate tool in helping book influencers discover soon-to-be-released titles. That’s right, you can actually … Read more
‘A-Boo! A-Boo!’ I may not have a fancy title in the eyes of adults, but nothing compares to having earned the nickname of ‘Auntie A-Boo’ from my two-year-old nephew for playing enough peekaboo to make an impression. Another way that my nephew knows me is as the auntie who loves to read him books. His … Read more
Holiday shopping can be very difficult. The perfect gift is hard to find. It must be desirable, exciting, and useful. That’s a lot of pressure to put on a single item. But we have the perfect gift idea for everyone on your holiday shopping list – books! This is why books make the very best … Read more
Often before a book’s official release, authors will have pre-sales, where readers can pre-order the book ahead of time. Many other media industries do this as well, such as video games and movies. Pre-ordering a book means buying it before it is officially released. The eBook will be automatically delivered to your eReader device … Read more
Fall is the best time of year to cuddle up with a good book. Here are some ways to make reading extra special. So grab that novel you’ve been dying to read, cozy up and enjoy the experience. 1. Pair your book with a fall drink Hot cocoa, hot apple cider, maybe even a hot … Read more