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Dancing. It’s one of the fundamental things that societies do which helps define an era. Unfortunately, it takes a LOT of research to get it right in historical fiction. So here’s a rough guide to dancing in Western Civilization from the Renaissance to the present.

The Little Prince is a novella written by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry. What is your favorite The Little Prince quote? Do you enjoy the story as much as I do?

One of the best things about reading is being submerged in a new world and experiencing situations that help me relate to others. September is Deaf Awareness Month, so let’s chat about the evolution of the portrayal of deaf people in literature and insights we can gain.

Clothing. It’s part of the fun of reading historical fiction. The history of clothing is, on its own, a lot like an epic family saga, full of rebellion and conformity and new innovations.

You might recognize some of these famous Winnie-the-Pooh quotes, but several of them will likely be new to you, and even if you didn’t grow up with the show or the books, you can still enjoy them.

Life can be chaotic, but a cozy reading spot can help you relax, sit back, and enjoy that book. (Go on, you deserve it!) Here are 11 pictures of cozy spots we think would be perfect for reading.

To celebrate school starting in August, this month’s reading challenge is to read a book that is somehow related to schooling. What will you read?

If you love reading books on your Android phone with the Kindle app, you may have discovered that as of June 2022 you can no longer buy ebooks on Amazon through the Kindle app. This isn’t a temporary glitch; instead, it is the new normal.

This month’s reading challenge is to read a book with 400 pages! This may be a stretch for you, or it may be a breeze, but can you and will you do it?

Some book lovers swear by reading multiple books at once, while others will only read one at a time. So what are the pros and cons of this reading habit? And what do you do?

What type of character are you? This quiz will help you find out!

You’ve probably heard of George Orwell’s most popular books, 1984 and Animal Farm. Just who is George Orwell and what books did he write?

Do you wonder what student from the Harry Potter series you are? This quiz will help you find out! Let us know your results in the comments.

If you have young children, you may have heard about Usborne books in your search for fun picture books to buy your kids. Usborne offers original children’s books for a variety of ages, and there are several places you can buy them!

Choosing a top five favorite horses in fiction is a tough order, and I think everyone’s list could be totally different, but after weighing cultural impact alongside my personal impact, I came to a list that I think balances both.

Structure has always been one of the most important aspects of a novel to me. The frame novel style is one of my favorites, whether I’m reading or writing.

When the new Amazon Prime Reacher series debuted on February 4 of this year, I made popcorn, quieted the dog, and sat down with my wife to what might have been a decent Friday night, or a vast disappointment.

If you love the Wheel of Time book series, or have recently been introduced to it through the Amazon series, now is the time to find out what character you are!

After a long day at work, or a week dealing with stresses, there’s no better way to prepare for the future than to rest and recuperate with self-care. If you’re looking for something that reduces stress and helps you in a variety of ways, you should try reading.

It’s very hard to pinpoint exactly when I started to enjoy reading. But this book had an impact on me, and I can say with certainty it was the first book that stayed with me long after I finished it, the first time I was truly invested in a story.