Every so often, a book reminds us of the importance of reading. It's not just about the act itself; it’s also about the quality time it provides. Reading helps put life into perspective and offers opportunities for relaxation and downtime. The holidays are filled with nonstop activities, and like many others, I forget to take a moment to rest. I didn't want to dive into … [Read more...] about You like it Darker? Fine, so do I. A Stephen King Book Review
Book Reviews
Crumbs, Not Crummy: A Sweet Journey Through Global Baking
I don’t often find myself reviewing cookbooks (due to my love of take-out), but Crumbs by Ben Mims caught my attention in a way few books do. With a background in anthropology, I’ve always been intrigued by the origins of things—how they’re made, why they matter, and the stories they tell about our shared humanity. This fascination reminds me of the hours I spent as a kid … [Read more...] about Crumbs, Not Crummy: A Sweet Journey Through Global Baking
Wind and Truth, The Stormlight Archives Series Book 5 Has Arrived
After 21 years and five books, Brandon Sanderson's 'Wind and Truth" finally reached bookstores on December 6th. This book is the eighth installment in his ten-part series, "The Stormlight Archives." Sanderson, often referred to as the "magic guy," is celebrated for creating intricate magic systems in his works and gained recognition for completing Robert Jordan's "Wheel of … [Read more...] about Wind and Truth, The Stormlight Archives Series Book 5 Has Arrived
Mel Robbins The Let Them Theory Book is Set for Release on Christmas Eve
Mel Robbins is one of the most popular female public motivational speakers boasting 19 million followers on various social media platforms. A self-publishing powerhouse, her works include bestsellers such as "The 5 Second Rule" and "The High 5 Habit." Her powerful message about living a happy and fulfilling life by reclaiming your power resonates deeply with the audience … [Read more...] about Mel Robbins The Let Them Theory Book is Set for Release on Christmas Eve
‘Aliss’ is definitely not in Wonderland Anymore: A book by Patrick Senecal
Where gore, fantasy, and heavy adult themes turn a classic children's book into anything but, this is where you will find "Aliss." Written by famed Canadian French best-selling author Patrick Senécal, Aliss is a dark and twisted psychological thriller loosely based on the classic novel by Lewis Carroll, "Alice in Wonderland." Parallels can be drawn because both main characters … [Read more...] about ‘Aliss’ is definitely not in Wonderland Anymore: A book by Patrick Senecal
Interview with Patrick Mork, Author of ‘Step Back and LEAP’
Patrick Mork is many things; savvy tech entrepreneur, writer, coach, public speaker, as well as a self proclaimed work-in-progress. “I absolutely believe in empowered change and the positive impact which comes when you choose to live a life in line with your core values.” Mork continues, chuckling, “On the other hand, I have a long history of doing everything I can to avoid … [Read more...] about Interview with Patrick Mork, Author of ‘Step Back and LEAP’
New Serial Reader app will let you read classics in small chunks every day
While there might not be any dearth of e-book reading apps doing the rounds of the app stores, here is one that begs to be different in that it will let you consume a novel in small bite-sized pieces that are delivered one at a time to your smartphone or tablet every day. As DailyHub reported, the app aptly named Serial Reader will continue to send you a chunk of the reading … [Read more...] about New Serial Reader app will let you read classics in small chunks every day
These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Indigo Books and Music is the largest bookselling chain in Canada and they have just announced their top book picks for 2019. Every year, Indigo's team of expert booksellers read thousands of the year's books and, after much debate and deliberation, hand pick which titles ultimately earn a place on the highly anticipated list. From the trials and tribulations of a 1970's rock … [Read more...] about These are the best books in Canada for 2019
Boyue Likebook Alita vs Onyx Boox Note Pro
The upcoming Boyue Likebook Alita and the Onyx Boox Note Pro are two of the highest end digital note taking devices on the market, that run Google Android. These two companies are firmly entrenched and have a released numerous devices in the past. They are both dependable on issuing firmware updates to introduce new features and fix lingering bugs. The Likebook Alita … [Read more...] about Boyue Likebook Alita vs Onyx Boox Note Pro
Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
The waterproof Kindle Oasis with a seven inch screen has just been released and many people who own the Kindle Voyage have been asking if it's worth upgrading to the new model. In this Good e-Reader Video put both of these models side by side to see what one is better. We take a look at the reading experience, software differences and the front-light. … [Read more...] about Amazon Kindle Oasis 2017 vs Amazon Kindle Voyage
B&N Nook Glowlight Plus Water Test
The Barnes and Noble Nook Glowlight Plus has been on the market for one full year and it does not look like the bookseller will be releasing a new model in 2016. This e-Reader is still available in over 600 retail locations in the US and many people are going to be buying one for the upcoming holiday season. This device is waterproof, but what exactly does that mean? Can you … [Read more...] about B&N Nook Glowlight Plus Water Test
The Best Blogs for Book Lovers
There are a number of notable blogs that are available online that talk about books or are aimed at book lovers. In the past, we talked about the best podcasts for book lovers and the best book review sites. Today though, we are going to look at the best book blogs that you need to checkout. The Guardian Books Blog For the best of book takes of the UK and … [Read more...] about The Best Blogs for Book Lovers
The Best Book Review Sites – 2015
Sometimes you buy books on impulse or because you heard it was good. In other cases due diligence is necessary and maybe you want to read a few reviews first. There are many review sites out there that have spoilers that can ruin the reading experience, while others are really solid. Today, we are going to look at the best book review sites out there. BookLikes - BookLikes, … [Read more...] about The Best Book Review Sites – 2015
Critics Slam New Kim Kardashian Selfish Book
Kim Kardashian has a new book out called Selfish. The title is 448 pages and comprises of selfie pictures she took of herself over the last ten years. If there was a poster child of the selfie movement, it would likely be Kim. While the Daily News might consider this title "as much a part of pop-art history as when Andy Warhol painted soup cans." Many critics are far less … [Read more...] about Critics Slam New Kim Kardashian Selfish Book