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Find The Mug of Your Dreams: Gifts for Book Readers

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 […]


Build a Tiny Oasis of Literature: The Joy of Little ...

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 […]



Why Libraries Are Still Your Greatest Resource

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 […]


5 Mother’s Day Bookish Gifts

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 […]



What Does ‘Age Appropriate Books’ Mean?

Reading books, and letting your kids read books, is a very personal choice. Children develop at different speeds and have different experiences which influence them. A lot of books for younger readers are classified for certain ages and then up to certain books being ‘adult’ books. But what does it […]


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Book Covers: Are They Misleading?

This post is my thoughts & opinions on what I am seeing. Book covers are a very important part of a book. They look gorgeous on your bookshelf, can be used as marketing tools and (for some of us) are the reason that we buy a book. But one thing […]



Goodreads Fake Review Bombing Drama | What’s The Tea?

If you in any of the book communities either on X/Twitter or Instagram, you have probably been hearing some of the drama. Allegedly, an author negatively review bombing books and positively reviewing her own with fake accounts. First time author Cait Corrain has been accused of doing this and because […]


Iowa School District to Potentially Ban 374 Books: What Is ...

Due to Senate File 496 in Iowa, there are potentially hundreds of books to be banned in the Urbandale school district. According to the Senate File, it is establishing a parent’s or guardian’s right to make decisions affecting the parent’s or guardian’s child, authorizing the parent or guardian of a […]



Big Book Stores: The Secret to Keeping Indie Stores Alive?

Recently a fantastic essay came out on BookRiot on “How Should We Feel About Barnes & Nobel Now?” and it has been doing it’s round. If you haven’t given it a read, I highly recommend that you do. The TL;DR is essentially that Barnes & Nobel is coming back and […]


Human Flesh Bound Books [The Truth]

I’ve always heard the rumor that Harvard University has a book bound in human flesh. How creepy is that?! I just wonder why and how….but then that’s such a dark and scary path to start to follow. However, BookRiot’s Elisa Shoenberger wrote a post called “THE TRUE HISTORY OF HUMAN […]



7 Women Writers Who Wrote Under Male Names [International Women’s ...

Throughout history, women have chosen to write under male names to get more publicity and to be taken seriously. As today is International Women’s Day, I think that some of these lovely ladies should be recognized. I wonder if these’s any male writers who write under female names – such […]


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New Website – College Survival 101

I’m very proud to announce my newest website, College Survival 101. As a college student, I used to write little posts about college life on here. But recently, I’ve realized that I have so much more information that I’d like to share, as a college student to another college student. […]



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Classic Versus New: The Art of Taking Your Time

Have you ever received a book recommendation from an adult of a classic that you were told you needed to read, but when you picked it up you were disappointed to find you struggled? Then you get a recommendation from a friend for a YA or new adult book and […]


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Where Do You Want To Visit Book Stores?

I find that a bookstore can really represent a culture. No, I’m not talking about going to your local B&N or conglomerate bookstore. I’m talking about the small bookstore that is a hole in a wall, crammed full of books and smells old! I have a dream of falling into […]



Banned Books in 2018?

I feel that the idea of banned books, or censoring books, is something attributed to the 80’s. But, it may not be so far into our pasts. Police Officers in South Carolina are trying to get two books removed off of a summer reading list because they feel it displays […]


Books To Read While You Relax This Summer

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 […]



Reading Outside: DO IT!

You know those summer days when you just want to stay in and do absolutely nothing. You just want to curl up with a good book, maybe some tea (or wine, no judgement) and do literally nothing! That’s great! Do that! But do it outside! Go and sit outside. Smell […]


How to Balance University/Life and Reading [MLCWO Diaries]

Life just gets in the way. I totally get it. You just have too much to do. Sometimes that is homework, sometimes that is work in general and sometimes it’s family. You just can’t find time to sit down and have a little you time. But it’s needed. If you’re […]



Bookworm vs. Book Critic – Who To Trust? [My Opinion]

*This post is purely based on opinions and spurred on by a post from BookRiot Sometimes you’re looking for a good book to read, but the question remains where to get your suggestions from. Should you go and ask some serious bookworms what they found to be good and would […]


Perfect Book Lovers Vacation – The Open Book, Scotland

Are you a book lover? Do you need a vacation? Are you willing to wait…3 years?! Well look no further because I got you covered. This wonderful little bookshop has a room available and for $50 a night, you can run the bookshop! No better way than to be able […]