History doesn’t have to be simply dates and times to be memorized for the next test in school. Right now, there is a renewed interest in history and for many good reasons. History documents our past, helps us understand change, and connects us to our roots. And, when the retelling …
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 »Join the Club.. A Book Club!
You love books! And so do lots of other people. So why not get together? Book clubs have never been as popular as they are right now… and here are just a few reasons why. Get Social with Like-minded People Sharing your thoughts on a book you are reading can …
Read More »Should You Read a Book Series? YES… Dive in!
We like to think that reading a book series is sort of like taking a long vacation. Every book is a great place to visit, and with the next book, you’ll land in a wonderful new destination. You can choose the nature of a series, too, from mystery to science …
Read More »A Gripping Guidebook for Troubled Times: Talking to Strangers
Just Who is Malcolm Gladwell? As the host of the podcast Revisionist History and author of the number-one New York Times best seller Outliers, Malcolm Gladwell has now reinvented the audiobook in his immersive production of Talking to Strangers, a powerful examination of our interactions with people we don’t know. He has written five New York Times …
Read More »Stories Written by the Famous – What’s Worth Reading?
When someone famous publishes a book, how do we know it’s going to be worth our time? Maybe they’re your favorite singer or public figure, but does that mean they can write something compelling? We’ve reviewed several and found these to be extremely entertaining and worth a listen! Becoming by …
Read More »Our Top Twenty Titles You Should Read Right Now
Since we’re a little more than halfway through the year, now is a good time to check some MUST READS off your list! There’s still plenty of summer left to catch up, so dig into these titles. Every one of them has been on the New York Times Best Seller …
Read More »Why John Grisham Makes The Best Seller List.. Again & Again & Again!
He’s been called America’s favorite storyteller… and for good reason! John Grisham pulls you deep inside his stories with colorful prose and powerful themes. His novels are packed with suspense and readers devour the pages. With 33 books to his credit, Grisham has been translated into 42 languages and enjoys …
Read More »A Healthier You Starts with a Good Book!
There are SO MANY books about healthy living. Where do you start? Staying on top of the latest information to help you reach your health goals – and then maintaining them – can be daunting, but we’ve made it a little easier! We’ve sifted through a myriad of titles and …
Read More »Understanding Race in America: Start Here
This year has marked a real turning point in the subject of race in America. We’re facing some ugly truths that make us uncomfortable and talking about it is difficult. We can no longer ignore our past or remain willfully ignorant of the seriousness or depth of racial disparity in …
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