Reader Blog

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.

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?

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!

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!

Struggling with mental and emotional health issues as a teenager is a hard, dark, and devastating road if you go it alone. The subject of this piece is simple – YA fantasy books saved my life.

David Farland (the pen name for David Wolverton) passed away on January 14, 2022, at the age of 64. A kind man who was always willing to help others and lift them up, he will be sorely missed.

I love reading. And I love the reading community. We readers are usually a fun, empathetic, and supportive bunch. Except, lately, I’ve become more involved with social media reading groups and . . . there’s been a few alarming things that I’m really not okay with. 

Readers who are looking to sharpen their reading skills will likely enjoy reading challenges. Whether you’re one of the most discerning readers out there or a beginner who’s trying to grow their collection, we have a good challenge for you.

I love seeing beautiful libraries, and there are so many around the world that I want to visit. Which of these would you like to see?

Reading is often a solitary pastime, but you can also take your love of reading into a social environment with card and board games! Here are 9 card and board games that we know book lovers will enjoy.

I love reading fantasy, and there are so many awesome magic powers in fiction. Here are 7 of my favorite magic powers from fiction. What are some of yours?

Looking for some cheesy pickup lines that a book lover will appreciate? Or that you can laugh at? Look no further! Here is a list of some great pickup lines for book lovers.

Are you a book lover? Here are some great book-related traditions to bring your love of reading into your everyday life.

Here are 5 romance tropes I enjoy reading. What are your favorites?

As a book lover, going to library was a favorite pastime for me as a kid. We would go almost weekly, and I made some great memories doing so. What memories from the library do you have?

Your local library offers a lot of great benefits, some of which you may not be aware of. Let’s dive right in!

Are you a book lover? Here are 6 useful, bookish DIY crafts that will proclaim your love of books to the world.

Love reading? Check out these reading hacks that’ll make reading easier, faster, cheaper, or more convenient, so you can get your book fix in.