Self-care is so important because society pushes us to always be busy. But taking time just for yourself is vital for your mental and physical health. Reading books is by far one of the best ways to practice self-care.
An American Marriage by Tayari Jones is a timely and important novel about racial injustice. The story is also about the devastation of a family. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
Limelight by Amy Poeppel is a look at the allure of both New York City and Broadway. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
Book club questions for Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng covers all the key topics and developments in this novel plus takes a look at the TV version. The following book club questions will have spoilers so if you haven’t read the novel yet, check out my preview and review first.
Just one more chapter. I’ve said that to myself countless times throughout my life. There are some books that grab you so much the thought of not knowing what happens next is unbearable. So I stay up late and read one more chapter, which turns into five more chapters. And next thing I know, it’s …
Mother’s Day is fast approaching! Moms are our real life superheroes. So this May, you’ll want to get her a wonderful gift you know she’ll love. And I have one word for you: books.
Make sure and put your literary party hat on Saturday. This Saturday, April 28 is Independent Bookstore Day, a national celebration of indie bookstores. Join over 500 independent bookstores in 48 states for parties, author readings and in-store events.
Happy World Book Day! Each year on April 23rd, celebrations take place around the world to recognize the power of books. This initiative is organized by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), to promote reading, publishing and copyright. I love seeing World Book Day celebrated across all social media platforms, especially on the lovely …
So I have a confession: I’ve never listened to an audiobook. Not once. Never downloaded one. Nothing. Since I work from home, I always figured I don’t have a need since I don’t have a commute. Whenever I do travel, I lug around several different books at a time. But after reading about the growth …
There’s a lot to dissect with The Italian Teacher. If you haven’t read the book, check out my preview here and if you have read it, be sure to head over to my review. Let’s dive into my book club questions for The Italian Teacher.
I’ll admit I hadn’t heard of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society until I read a Variety article talking about the movie based on this book, which stars Lily James and will appear on Netflix in August. The title is intriguing so I decided to add the book to my library queue.
Tangerine by Christine Mangan is a thriller on everyone’s must-read list for 2018. Descriptions of the novel include “Hitchcockian, exotic, haunting, suspenseful, eerie, etc.” and it’s set to become a movie produced by George Clooney and tentatively staring Scarlett Johansson. With thrillers, the less you know the better. For instance, with Gone Girl, I knew …
I can’t believe it’s been 20 years since the first U.S. publication of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone by J.K. Rowling. I remember one of my English teachers in high school recommended the book to me.
Between Me and You by Allison Winn Scotch narrative features an ambitious concept: one is told chronically and the other in reverse. That premise provides interesting context to the couple’s story.