Attention all book lovers! A special day is coming up where we get to express our love for all things books as April 23rd is World Book Day! While this is an unofficial holiday, there is no reason we can’t celebrate and appreciate the incredible stories out there that are hidden within the hundreds of thousands of pages that have been printed. And why stop at books with a story, fictional or otherwise? World Book Day is a day to celebrate any kind of book. This unofficial holiday lands on a weekday this year, so many will have weekly obligations…
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With the fall season in full swing, one thing usually stands out above all others: food. The food we think about reminds us not only of the incredible Thanksgiving feast we look forward to all year long but also of warm comfort foods that just taste just right during this beautiful season. This year, how about pairing some delicious fall recipes with cozy books? Check out our five fall favorite food and beverage picks and settle into a fall reading routine with the cozy genres we feel accompany each one best. Chai Tea (Cozy Mystery) Typically, when thinking of tea,…
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Reading offers numerous benefits including expanding knowledge, cultivating empathy, enhancing critical thinking, reducing stress, and fostering creativity. Despite its decline, exemplified by a study where 46% of Americans didn't read a book in 2023, the enriching aspects of this activity are invaluable and worth prioritizing.
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Now that summer is upon us, it’s the perfect time of year to spend more time reading, and becoming a better reader isn’t just about reading more books. Focusing on bettering your reading skill is about identifying the types of books you do and don’t like to read, learning not to force yourself to read books you know you won’t like, and finding ways to socialize in a way that involves books, such as book clubs and #bookstagram on social media. Here are 10 ways you can become a better reader: 1. Set aside a designated time to read…