Books

Now, what makes a book considered to be a YA Contemporary novel? Well, according to the Wikipedia definition, “Contemporary literature is literature which is generally set after World War II.” Pretty much, a YA contemporary novel is pretty much any book that takes place in the 2000’s, and involves some...
There are hundreds of videos, blogs, and books that can teach you about finance. There are also countless courses online on personal finance and investing, and even influencers dedicated their channels just to this topic. This is a lot of information and resources, which can be overwhelming for someone who...
Tiger Woods had an incredible career and seemingly perfect life alongside his wife and their two children until a scandal in 2009 rocked both his career and reputation. Now, according to the New York Post his former mistress, Rachel Uchitel is working on a tell-all book about her life and...
Having become a sensation through Tiktok, Colleen Hoover’s novels are truly something that everyone should read. Although some might say that there are better books than Colleen Hoover’s books, I believe that these novels are actually amazing reads, and they are great for people who are trying to get into...
In an age where we are so preoccupied with social media and the internet, it’s common to hear someone say that they don’t like to read; but reading used to be a daily ritual for those who wanted the gain knowledge, improve their memory, and broaden their vocabulary. With multiple...
Summertime is classically known as the season where one can finally catch up on reading, whether you are swinging in a hammock in your backyard, tanning by the pool, or lounging on the beach. Thousands of new novels are being released this June, July, and August that vary in genres,...
The day has come once again where your spending urges must be fulfilled because the deals are too good to pass up: Amazon Prime Day. The genius marketing of the Amazon team has already released a number of products set to go on super-sale starting July 12th, with some deals...
Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th, in remembrance of the day that all enslaved people in America were ensured freedom. Federal troops arrived in Galveston, Texas on June 19th, 1865, a full two years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, to take control of the state. Today it honors...
There is very little Argentine literature that is just for fun. I can count with the fingers on one hand the instances I’ve read Argentine fiction, and it was completely devoid of political commentary....
Many view the beloved Anthony Bourdain as someone whose career was built around cooking and cuisine, as he was most famous for his popular food and travel shows. More dedicated fans may also know of his book Kitchen Confidential, which launched his career. It is no secret that Bourdain was...
Young adult romance, LGBTQ+ stories, family conventions, childhood friends becoming lovers, old friends falling out, and time travel are all included in this cute and fluffy summer read list. Some of these stories are more mature, dealing with professional failure and growing old. Others are more carefree and adolescent, with...
A book slump is when you can’t for the life of you pick up a book. You want to read, but when you try to, you just put the book down within the first 30 minutes. I hate being in a book slump, but I discovered that the best way...

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