10 Reasons We Reread Our Favorite Books
My niece is adorable. She’ll have me read her favorite book about 8,000 times before bed, then wake up and…
Sara Jonsson
The Worst Fictional Kids to Babysit
Being a good babysitter is an uncommon gift. For the rest of us, the best we could hope for back…
6 of Our Favorite Book Moments in TV History
We love the fact that some of the most memorable episodes of classic TV are ones in which the storyline…
How To Be a Good Book Fairy
It’s safe to say most books are recommended to us by someone else—a friend, a mom, a blog. But half…
The 6 Most Memorable Pets in Fiction
There is an undeniably tight bond between man and animal. For instance, I can’t discuss the day my dog died…
Books Are Better Than These 10 Things (And That’s Just the Beginning)
Some of us have friends who never read books. Their excuses are that they don’t have the time, that there…
6 Reasons Malala Yousafzai is the Most Inspirational Person of the Year
It’s been one year since Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for advocating education. Since her miraculous recovery, she’s…
The 9 Weirdest Writing Habits Of Highly Effective Authors
It’s hard to imagine an author writing thought-provoking, deep, restful prose knowing they lived lives of complete chaos and alcoholism.…
The 6 Darkest Moments in Book History
Whether it’s book burnings, book bannings, or tween pop stars penning “memoirs,” history hasn’t always been kind to books. There…
5 Books to Read In the Bathroom
Don’t deny it: you read in the bathroom. Whether it’s during a soak in the tub or upon your pearly…
Get Nostalgic at The Yonahlossee Riding Camp for Girls
If you miss camp like crazy but are too old to be a counselor, let alone a camper, don’t fret:…
YA Books Adult Readers Will Love
YA books are great, and you shouldn’t be ashamed of reading them. They’re exciting and full of big emotion (remember…
Why Every Kid Loves From The Mixed-Up Files of Mrs. Basil E. Frankweiler
It’s the book we all read and loved. It’s also the book with the long title that some can’t get…
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…
We Love Stacy Schiff
Stacy Schiff gets it. She gets people. She studies lives tirelessly and fiercely and perfectly, and when she is finished…
6 Comforting Books to Read When You’re Sick
Being sick is the perfect excuse to stay in bed all day, guilt-free, devouring great books. Let’s not pretend your…