Reader Blog

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?

Do you wonder what student from the Harry Potter series you are? This quiz will help you find out!

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.

Kindle Vella is an exciting new platform, and it’s still growing. Why not give it a try?

Isn’t it magical how ebooks appear, available for reading (or deleting if they fall short)? Of course you know that happens because authors are busy writing them. But what about those old favorites that show up with fresh covers?

It is often up to parents to ensure that their children get the encouragement and mental stimulation they need. Educational books for children are a great place to start. But with thousands of children’s books out there, which one should you get?

Here are 5 of what I think are the worst book to movie adaptations ever. What are yours?