Daily Archives: June 19, 2018

Refugee Week @ Waterstones

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With everything going on in the United States currently, I feel like this is an appropriate time that this event is happening (although it’s in the U.K.).

What is it?

“Launched in 1988, Refugee Week is a nationwide programme of events and activities that recognise the contribution of refugees to British society and the continuing importance of offering sanctuary to those in need. To mark Refugee Week, we’ve gathered together a range of reading that raises awareness of the experience of refugees, including thought-provoking true stories, original fiction and inspirational books for children.”

-From Waterstones

Definitely check out some of these books because they’ll give you a little peek into their lives and their experiences. An average person will never know what their lives are like and understanding what they go through can help you make informed decisions in your life and just give you a broader perspective.

Click here to see it all!

Refugee Week @ Waterstones

Books To Read While You Relax This Summer

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If you’re anything like me, and a lot of other people, it’s hard to choose what to read during the summer.

Unlike in the winter when you can curl up inside and remove a lot of distractions from your point of view, summer reading is harder.

You go and sit outside and get distractions, such as when you’re at the beach.

So what should you read?!

Books To Read While You Relax This Summer

No fear! The NY Times has a list of 73 Books to Read While the Sun Is Out and the Days Are Long. I highly recommend checking this list out (but remember you’re only allowed 5 free reads a month for articles at the NY Times).

I just bought my subscription to them and am so happy! As a student, it’s only $1 a week (so you get charged $4 a month) which is nothing considering the great quality of information you get!

So worth it!