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More Hours in the Day
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • April 01, 2020
We've all said it when confronted with an unrealized dream—"I only wish I had more time." Well, now you do! Here's your opportunity to do that thing you’ve been putting off. Whether it's honing a new skill, embarking on a self-improvement project, or just taking the time for more fun!
Trendsetting Literary Ladies
In Many Cases, Women did it First
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 27, 2020
Did you know that the world’s first novel was written by a woman? Or that female authors had a hand in several literary genres, including sci-fi, dystopian, and rom-com? And guess who the world’s first billionaire writer was? Hint: Her most famous character’s initials are H.P. Read on to learn about history’s innovative literary ladies.
Stuck at Home with Plenty to Do
Activities for Kids (and Their Parents) During the COVID-19 Crisis
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 25, 2020
Ode to Spring: 10 Books to Celebrate the Season of Renewal
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 20, 2020
Happy Spring! This is a time of renewal and rebirth, infusing us with hope in the form of burgeoning buds and fragrant breezes. Light lingers and birdsong fills our ears. Despite all else, the earth pulses with life and resilience. Here are ten books that celebrate the season.
Legendary Larceny
True Stories of the World's Most Epic Thievery
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 18, 2020
Thirty years ago, two men entered Boston's Isabella Gardner Museum in the wee hours of the morning. They left with thirteen works of art valued at more than $500 million. The case—the largest art robbery in US history—remains unsolved. Here we offer fascinating accounts of the world's most notorious heists.
9 Book Releases We’re Looking Forward To (And What to Read First)
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 13, 2020
There are a lot of exciting new books coming out! Here are nine of our most highly anticipated titles in the next several months, plus related reads you can get right now.
Gettin' Crafty
Find Your DIY Niche
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 11, 2020
March is National Craft Month! Whether you're an avid crafter or someone who avoids glue like the plague, here are some unusual DIY ideas that will hopefully surprise and intrigue you. Dig in and find your new pastime.
Women Who Rule
11 Powerful Female Leaders From History
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 06, 2020
It's still relatively unusual, but there are dozens of instances of women who have ruled countries. They may have had to bust open a few doors, but they've made their mark on history. To celebrate Women's History Month, here are 11 of these feminine powerhouses.
How Does Your Garden Grow?
The Best Books for Any Kind of Gardener
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • March 04, 2020
Your garden may still be under a blanket of snow, but spring is just a few weeks away! Time to start thinking about your upcoming projects. Vegetables? Flowers? Raised beds? Pruning? Whatever your gardening goals, we have book recommendations!
Happy Bachelor's Day: Literary Heroines who Pop the Question
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 28, 2020
Tomorrow is Leap Day, also known as Bachelor's Day. This is the day (once every four years) on which women are encouraged to propose marriage to their fellow of choice. To celebrate, we've pulled together a roundup of literary heroines who take the bull by the horns.
9 Authors Who Aren't Scared of the Dark
Black Authors Series
By Ashly Moore Sheldon • February 26, 2020
Here's the last in our Black History Month series, featuring great black writers from four genres. The publishing industry is sorely lacking in diversity, so it is important to shine a light on authors of color. This week, we feature Horror and Mystery. Here are nine writers who offer scary, thrilling, addictive reads.
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