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5 Books That Honor the Complexity of Motherhood
For Mother's Day
By Emma Zaratian • May 06, 2019
Mother's Day is this Sunday. It's a holiday often known for family get-togethers and floral bouquets. It's also a time to reflect upon our relationships with our mothers, whose complex personalities have so unmistakably formed our own. To that end, here are some memoirs and novels we think explore the deeper dimensions of those maternal relationships.
Celebrate National Paranormal Day with the Grand-Daddy of Oddball Inquiry, Charles Fort!
By Terry Fleming • May 01, 2019
In praise of National Paranormal Day (May 3), a day set aside to believe all those stories of supernatural stirrings and otherworldly oscillations you hear about throughout the year, allow me to introduce to you the Emperor of Eerie, Charles Fort!
5 Thrilling Must-Reads by Asian-American Authors
Just in Time for Asian Pacific American Heritage Month
By Emma Zaratian • April 29, 2019
It's practically May, which means—aside from the backyard relaxation station starting to come into its own—we’re entering Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, a time our country celebrates the many cultural and historic contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. To honor this special month, we've compiled a short starter list of some of the best new fiction (released in the past year) by Asian-Pacific American authors. These are the kind of riveting reads you can curl up with in your hammock, on a lounger, or at the beach and lose track of the day.
A Second Life for Collectibles
Repairing and Restoring Vintage Books
By Phillip Caprara • April 26, 2019
Working in a warehouse for one of the world's largest online book sellers, you see more books than you could have ever thought possible. Mixed in among all the beautiful volumes destined to be resold, are those poor, unfortunate, broken books usually consigned to recycling. But where others see books that have outlived their usefulness, I see an opportunity...
5 Dystopian Novels That Reinforce the Importance of Earth Day
By Emma Zaratian • April 22, 2019
Because we're gluttons for punishment, we thought we'd revisit five notable (and very different) dystopian novels that explore themes of environmental disaster. Just to pique our survivalist instincts this Earth Day.
8 Children's Books Perfect for Earth Day
By Emma Zaratian • April 15, 2019
How to Turn Books Into Beautiful Ornaments
By Lou Godmer • April 12, 2019
This is a very quick and easy upcycling project to try, perfect for a novice crafter and with tons of creative opportunities for an advanced upcycler. These beautiful ornaments can dress up your desk or bookshelf, hang from the ceiling, or personalize your holiday tree. They make a wonderful personalized gift for the readers in your life!
6 Famous Authors Who Might Surprise You with Their Poetry
By Emma Zaratian • April 08, 2019
April is National Poetry Month, which means itls the ideal time to treat yourself to a new book of verses. But how to choose a collection you'll like? While itls common knowledge that Sylvia Plath could pen a novel just as well as a poem, we often overlook the fact that plenty novelists have also dabbled in the arts of meter and metaphor. Maybe your favorite author has waxed poetic and you just don't know it yet. Here are a few popular writers wholve skillfully pivoted between prose and poetry.
In Honor of Earth Day: Try an Upcycling Project
By Emma Zaratian • April 01, 2019
Do you DIY? With China's recent ban on international recyclables, you might be thinking twice about what junk goes in the bin. Here are a few beginner-friendly ideas on how to repurpose old stuff you'd otherwise ditch. After all, waste not, want not and what not.
Introverts, This Week Celebrates the Quiet Genius That Is YOU
By Beth Clark • March 20, 2019
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