The Institute for Museum and Library Services (IMLS) has recently put their entire staff on leave, thanks to the Trump administration and the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). It’s a small agency with only about 70 employees, but they are responsible for grants that are awarded to museums and libraries. […]
Summary “Thomas Hart and Grace Macaulay have lived all their lives in the small Essex town of Aldleigh. Though separated in age by three decades, the pair are kindred spirits—torn between their commitment to religion and their desire to explore the world beyond their small Baptist community. It is […]
Summary “‘My God! A whole minute of bliss! Is that really so little for the whole of a man’s life?’ A poignant tale of love and loneliness from Russia’s foremost writer. ” – From Amazon.com Review This short story has been in my TBR for a while, before it became […]
1 This post contains both factual information and quotes, as well as my personal thoughts and opinions on what is going on. United States President Donald Trump’s Department of Education Office for Civil Rights (OCR) released a statement on January 24th titled “U.S. Department of Education Ends Biden’s Book Ban Hoax”. […]
Summary “We don’t want to tell you too much about this book. It is a truly special story and we don’t want to spoil it. Nevertheless, you need to know something, so we will just say this: It is extremely funny, but the African beach scene is horrific. The story […]
2025 to me is the year of just being smart with my money. There’s a lot going on in America which means we don’t really know financially how everything will be. I’ve also never been a huge fan of just buying a ton of books – hence my websites name. […]
Summary “Charlie Ovid, despite surviving a brutal childhood in Mississippi, doesn’t have a scar on him. His body heals itself, whether he wants it to or not. Marlowe, a foundling from a railway freight car, shines with a strange bluish light. He can melt or mend flesh. When Alice Quicke, […]
Summary “Three Men in a Boat, published in 1889, became an instant success and has never been out of print. In its first twenty years alone, the book sold over a million copies worldwide. It has been adapted to films, TV, and radio shows, stage plays, and a musical, and influenced […]
With the holiday season rapidly approaching, you may be beginning, or struggling, to get gifts. With this year being a huge dumpster fire, and next year not looking tons better, why not use this time to get the best of both worlds – books and knowledge! Banned books are such […]
1 We’re just going to start with the fact that books are political. They always have been. Authors like George Orwell, Ray Bradbury…stories like Harry Potter, Star Wars – they all have political undertones and messages. Every book is political or political adjacent. The big bad authoritarian ruler dragon evil creature […]
Recently you may have been hearing some rumblings about NaNoWriMo (National Novel Writing Month) and their stance on AI. Let me tell you, it is absolutely not a good look. This is definitely not the first time that they have had controversy in the past but this is just the […]
Summary “In 1911, Hiram Bingham III climbed into the Andes Mountains of Peru and “discovered” Machu Picchu. While history has recast Bingham as a villain who stole both priceless artifacts and credit for finding the great archeological site, Mark Adams set out to retrace the explorer’s perilous path in search […]
Book readers inherently love a warm drink to go along with it. Whether that be coffee, tea or hot chocolate, you need a great mug to enjoy your drink in. Nothing is more enjoyable than a warm beverage in a beautiful mug. Recently I’ve been looking around for some new […]
I love having books and love having them on display. I feel surrounded by the characters and the covers mean a lot to me. But something most of us don’t think about is the longer term implications of collecting books. I see posts on Instagram all the time of people […]
While I try to avoid getting political on this website, some things you just cannot stay silent about. I’m sure you’ve been seeing a lot about Project 2025 going around right now. If you don’t know anything about it, I’d do some reading up on it. And if you’re brave […]
Curb appeal gets a whole new meaning with a charming little library nestled on your property. I have always wanted to have one and I hope, when I have my own house, I can one day. These miniature havens of books, known as Little Free Libraries, are more than just […]
Father’s Day is around the corner, and for the dad who loves to get lost in a good book, finding the perfect present can present a few options. Look no further than this list of bookish delights to make Dad’s literary mind be fostered A Classic He’s Been Meaning to […]
Books are portals to new worlds, vessels of knowledge, and treasured companions. But even the most beloved books can eventually reach the back of the shelf, gathering dust. Parting with old books can be tough, but tossing them feels like a betrayal. Here are some creative ways to give your […]
In a world dominated by digital distractions and subscription fees that rival old digital packages, libraries still remain as locations of free knowledge and opportunity. While some may view them as things of the past, libraries are thriving in the modern age, offering a wealth of resources and experiences that […]
Mother’s Day is right around the corner on 12 May and if you have a mom who loves to read, then getting them some book-ish gifts is sure to bring a smile to their face! Check out these 5 options to get you started with ideas! Reading Light for Bed […]
