It’s that time of year again when you’ve got to find the perfect gift for all your loved ones. But for some reason, the reader in your life always stumps you. What authors do they even like? W What are my qualifications as your gift-giving guide? I am a massive fantasy book nerd and I…
I used to love reading self-help and personal development books. At the time, they inspired me and made me feel like I was bettering myself. And maybe they did help, to an extent. But as the self-help industry boomed and the market flooded with celebrity-written books bearing gimmicky titles and cookie-cutter advice, I became a…
I stumbled across the BookTok community about two years ago when I first got into fantasy books and was looking for recommendations. It wasn’t long before my For You Page was overtaken by not just book recs, but huge book hauls, limited edition unboxings, and impressive bookshelf tours. I ate it up, a sucker for…
I once tried reading Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien as a teenager, and I didn’t make it through the first chapter. Something about the writing style just turned me off. And so, for many, many years, I thought I didn’t enjoy fantasy books. It was only within the last two years that I…
Ever pick up a highly-anticipated book, only to find yourself miserably slogging through the pages? I have, many, many times. And yet, for the longest time, I would make myself power through it anyway. Only recently did I realize that making myself finish a book I couldn’t get into was seldom (if ever) worth the…
You love reading, but sometimes, you just need a break from your books. Sometimes, you want to get out and about, or even find fun things to do around the house, while still living that bookish life. At least, that’s how I feel a lot of the time! (Talk about book nerd problems!) So if…
Learning how to organize your bookshelf can be a total game changer for your space and your sanity, especially if you don’t have a ton of space. Case in point, I have exactly one, 3-foot wide, six-shelf tall bookcase that holds a little more than a hundred books. I’ve had to get crafty about how…
Choosing a bookish subscription box might just be the best idea you’ve had since realizing you could get pizza delivered. It’s like getting a surprise party and a library membership in one fell swoop, but without any of the cleanup or shushing. These best bookish subscription boxes deliver carefully selected books, literary goodies, and delightful…
For most of the last three years, I’ve worked seven days a week, which didn’t leave much room for hobbies or leisure time. Needless to say, it took a toll on my mental health. So last fall, I decided to start reading for fun to save my sanity. As with any vice, it started innocently….
The average American spends a mere $34.55 on books in a year. But rather than that being due to cost-savvy reading practices, it’s more because most North Americans simply don’t read, with the average American reading little more than 1 book per month. But if you’re here reading this, you probably aren’t the average American….