Reader Blog

When I’m reading a book with horses in it, or watching a movie or tv show with horses, I am often torn between laughing and cringing at what they get up to. Here are a few tips to keep in mind when writing about horses in a book.

Romantics can’t always be reading, so why not fill your life with these little romantic things that keep the love alive throughout the day?

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.

This month’s reading challenge is to read a book whose title is exactly 3 words long. What book will you read for this month’s challenge?

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?

It’s a scenario familiar to everyone: you’re breathlessly racing along in a story, and then—BAM! It just . . . stops. Cliffhangers are a highly polarizing element to many readers. Are they smart marketing ploys that promote excitement, or infuriating rip-offs?

As a reader, are you assuming that the historical fiction you are reading is accurate? Do you care? To me, there is a sacred trust between a writer and a reader.

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?

You’ve likely heard of Dave Ramsey, the finance coach. After all, 7 of his most popular books have published more than 11 million copies all together! We’ll cover who he is, what books he’s written, and where you should start reading.

For this month, we challenge you to read a book outside of the genre you normally read. Let us know in the comments which book you are reading for this challenge!

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?