One of the great things about books is how they help us understand one another and also empower us. There is real power in being a force of empathy and compassion. Here are a few books whose incredible stories can help us foster understanding, compassion, and empowerment. 12 Books That Will Help You Start a […]
It’s the moment you’ve been waiting for. You’ve invested a tremendous amount of emotional energy, and perhaps, personal well-being, into two fictional characters who you know are meant to be together. They might not know it yet, but you’re hundreds of pages deep in this book, and you are ready for them to just make […]
Lately, there’s been a lot of talk about social justice in the world. More and more youth are becoming active in their communities, attending protests, getting involved in local politics, and generally standing up for what they believe in. With this new wave of civic engagement, there are a ton of new books about social […]
There is genuinely nothing I love better than a good romance. The attraction, tension, denial, and inevitable misunderstandings are all moments in a book that I live for. Plus, nothing makes me feel all warm and gooey inside like the feeling of happiness I get when they FINALLY end up together. The only thing that makes this […]
Sometimes, I find myself in need of a very specific reading experience. I need to be swept away to a world that will let me forget about my own problems and get me caught up in someone else’s. I need to see a world where the normal rules don’t apply and I can truly immerse myself in […]
August is over, and that means it’s time for me to tell you about all the books you might have missed! These are all ON SALE NOW, so if a few (or a ton) catch your eye, you don’t have to wait to get your hands on them! Hardcovers Shimmer and Burn by Mary Taranta To save her […]
So far, 2017 has been a great year for fantasy and it’s only August! Some fantasy novels are from new authors that we’re just starting to fall in love with, while others are old favorites we’ve had on instant pre-order for years. We know you’ll be dying to get your hands on these books once you read […]
Look, we all know that the end of the world is a hard time to be alive. First off, you’ve got to deal with ZOMBIES or ALIENS or ROBOTS! And if you’re REALLY unfortunate, all of the above. So let’s face it, you’re already not having a great day. And on top of that, you […]
So you’re recently single. UGH, we know about that life :/ Getting over your ex takes time and there is no better way for a brokenhearted book nerd to pass the time than reading a book. Once you’re done unfollowing your ex across all social media platforms, start reading your heartbreak feels away with these […]
Summer is by far my favorite season. For me, it means enjoying the sun, spending time by the pool, playing volleyball on the beach, hanging out with friends, and eating lots of dairy-free ice cream (shout out to my fellow lactose-intolerant people)! But summer isn’t without its faults. When I was younger, I occasionally found myself alone because a majority […]
