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Book box subscriptions for kids can be a great way to increase the amount of reading your kids do and encourage reluctant readers.

We’ve previously covered the best book box subscriptions for beautiful, custom-edition books. Now, we’ll cover the book box subscriptions that are the best for improving your reading experience and having fun.

We’ll cover the difference between monthly book subscriptions, and special edition sets, how they relate, and the pros and cons of each of the most popular book box subscriptions.

There are so many Harry Potter memes that it might seem overwhelming at first. Never fear! We’re here to give our list of the best ones. So grab a glass of butterbeer, kick back, and prepare to laugh.

Do you know what’s even better than reading a book? Funny book lover memes! Today we’re going to list our favorite bookworm memes to hopefully brighten your day.

Do you like to read in bed? I love reading under the cozy covers. Here are a few pros and cons of reading in bed that I’ve discovered. Are there any you can add to the list?

Looking for stocking stuffer ideas for book lovers? This list is a great way to find gifts for those book lovers in your life—or to send on to others so they know what you would like!

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.

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.