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James Patterson New Book List for 2015

James Patterson New Book List for 2015

Fans of books by James Patterson - rejoice! There are new books coming out in all of his series this year! Check out the eight new books coming out by James Patterson in our James Patterson Book List for 2015. Still loving James Patterson? Check out our James Patterson New Book List for 2016! Need more James Patterson books?...
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3 Reasons to Love Mindy Kaling

3 Reasons to Love Mindy Kaling

Mindy Kaling brings me joy. The new Mindy Kaling book is out now - we live blogged it here. Whenever I read something about Mindy Kaling, it makes me happy. Not just her show (which just got picked up by Hulu -- YESSS). Not just her hilarious book, Is Everyone Hanging Out Without Me? (And...
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Bookish Web Content Week of May 11

Bookish Web Content Week of May 11

Check out neat things that came up on the Internet this week for book lovers! A History of Pen Names Did you know that Dr. Seuss has published the most books under a pseudonym? Ever wondered why authors tend to go by pseudonyms? Check out this infographic by printerinks which showcases a lot of fascinating...
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May's New Book Releases from Promontory Press!

May's New Book Releases from Promontory Press!

Discover May's “fresh-from-the-oven” books from Promontory Press! We are a traditional book publisher focused on making our industry more accessible to both established and new authors. We believe in taking risks to publish the right books for our readers and in having a great time while doing it! Here are all of the exciting titles coming...
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The Best Places to Read in Durham

The Best Places to Read in Durham

Love to read but you're tired of being cooped up in your house from the long winter? We've got a few ideas for places where you can go and read in Durham, North Carolina now that the weather is warming up! Cocoa Cinnamon (Cafe) - 420 W. Geer Street Cocoa Cinnamon is locally owned cafe that's operated by...
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Best Gifts for Book Loving Moms This Mother's Day

Best Gifts for Book Loving Moms This Mother's Day

Mother's Day is this weekend on Sunday, May 11th. If your mom enjoys reading, consider picking up some of these gifts for mothers who still enjoy a good book from time to time! Mother & Daughter Letter Box Set "Includes one 20 page book (to share) & over 40 cards & envelopes, provided to create...
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Top 10 Twitter Accounts for Classic Literature Fans

Top 10 Twitter Accounts for Classic Literature Fans

Imitation is the highest form of flattery - and these Twitter accounts intend to keep a lot of these classic literature books alive through any means necessary. Love Shakespeare? Enjoy quotes from Mark Twain? Consider following some of these Twitter accounts: William Shakespeare, @shakespearesays What, pray, ist thou doing? Joined Twitter in April, 2009 Over 350 tweets...
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Book Review for Headstrong by Rachel Swaby

Book Review for Headstrong by Rachel Swaby

HEADSTRONG by Rachel Swaby starts with a fascinating (and slightly infuriating) anecdote. The opening line: This book about scientists began with Beef Stroganoff. According to the New York Times, Yvonne Brill made a mean one. Yvonne Brill was a rocket scientist, and a brilliant one - but the New York Times decided that her Beef...
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Award Winning Books in 2014

Award Winning Books in 2014

If you prefer to read the best of the best, consider picking up some of these award winning books from 2014 spanning all sorts of different genres! For more, also check out Goodreads' Best of 2014 list - it's not as official as other literary prizes, for sure, but there are still plenty of great...
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