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10 Movies Turning 50 This Year
Some of the Best Films From 1973
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 10, 2023
It's interesting to look back at the popular culture that withstands the test of time. A few weeks ago, we reflected on some of the notable books that were published five decades ago. Now we turn our attention to the movies turning fifty this year. Here are ten memorable films from 1973.
Remembering Barbara Walters
'The hardest thing you will ever do is trust yourself.'
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 08, 2023
Barbara Walters passed away on December 30 at age 93. The trailblazing journalist paved the way for women to be taken seriously in the journalism industry. Here we remember her life and legacy.
10 Titles Starring Teachers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 06, 2023
As schools are getting back in session and teachers head back into the classroom with their students, we thought we'd pay tribute to educators of all kinds with ten titles where teachers play the starring roles.
Reasonable Resolutions
Self-help books for little improvements you can make
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 04, 2023
As the new year rolls around, we are often thinking about making a fresh start in our lives. But it's easy to go overboard with the resolutions, making it hard to stick to them. Here are recommendations for guides offering specific and achievable strategies for improvement in four key areas.
10 Notable Books Turning 50 This Year
How Many Have You Read?
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • January 03, 2023
It's interesting to look back at the literature that withstands the test of time. We've been looking back over some of the titles that will turn fifty this year. Here are ten memorable books from 1973 and some notes on their significance.
9 Classic Books that Sum Up 2022
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 29, 2022
From Queen Elizabeth's passing to the reunion of Bennifer, it's been a year full of big stories. As a fun twist on the New Year's tradition of a retrospective on the events of the previous twelve months, we have gathered a collection of nine classic books that sum up 2022.
20 January Releases We're Excited About
And What You Can Read in the Meantime
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 27, 2022
Our TBR piles may be dangerously tall, but that doesn’t stop us from browsing (and buying!) new books! Here are twenty exciting January releases available for preorder, along with suggestions for similar reads you can enjoy right away.
2022 Book Award Roundup
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 22, 2022
As 2022 draws to a close, we thought it would be a good time to review some of this year's celebrated books. Here is a selection of the winners of literature's most distinguished awards and honors.
The Perfect Bookish Quotes for Gift Tags or Holiday Cards
Quotes for lovers, friends, parents, kids, siblings, and anyone!
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 20, 2022
The Gift of the Magi and the Spirit of Giving
Plus Ten More Stories to Inspire Generosity in Young Readers
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 15, 2022
O'Henry's The Gift of the Magi is about a poor couple who each sacrifice something they cherish to give each other a gift. Stories like this offer a great way to help kids see the big picture of generosity. Read on for ten more children's books that will inspire young readers to give generously.
12 Must-Read Titles in Medieval Historical Fiction
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • December 13, 2022
The Middle Ages was a time of massive change and upheaval, beset by wars and the plague, making it a rich period for powerful, exciting narratives. Here are twelve of our favorite historical novels set during the Middle Ages.
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