In today’s digital age, it may seem difficult or inconvenient to unplug from your smartphone devices and pick up a book or magazine. However, reading has a myriad of benefits that have been shown to significantly improve things like concentration, memory retention, and vocabulary. Want to learn about how you can improve your life by…
Sapiens — A brief history of humankind is one of the most well-known books written about the evolution of Homo sapiens and how they emerged from an insignificant animal in Africa to the master of the entire planet. There is something very profound about the book that enticed many tech professionals like Mark Zuckerberg and…
Wings of Fire is an immensely popular fantasy novel series among middle-grade readers. The creative and imaginative world created by author Tui T Sutherland has enchanted readers of all ages and captivated their hearts. Fans of the series have been eagerly anticipating the release of book 16–but when will they get their hands on the…
The most current book I read was about Jane Austen. There is no need to introduce the novelist Jane Austen. She was well known for writing numerous novels and always had a knack with words. Sadly, her final words were “I want nothing but death” as she lay dying. Most often, Jane Austen is voted…
The Old Testament and the New Testament are the two main divisions of the Bible. The first part of the Bible, the Old Testament, details everything that happened from the beginning of life on Earth until the birth of Jesus Christ. The Old Testament, which comprises 39 separate books, is the foundation of both the…
Despite being the second-shortest movie in the series, Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix, which has 870 pages in the US version and 766 pages in the UK, is the longest book in the series at 2 hours and 18 minutes. Unlike the other seven books, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child” was…
Dune is 412 pages long. You can only read one book and get the full story; the only book with an ending is Dune. In addition to multiple sequels written by his son and other authors, Frank Herbert also created a number of prequels. The Dune sequels continue the story that was first established in…
Despite numerous benefits of reading books, the overall percentage of people who read books is decreasing. The majority comprises of people who don’t read books. This brings us to the essential question, why people don’t read books? Today, I will answer this question and shed light on the behavior of such people as well. Why…
If we consider the most important and impactful document published in 1776, it definitely has to be the Wealth of Nations. Reportedly, the book has one of the most significant global impacts that still change perspectives today. But you would also find many people who are against reading this book because it’s old and the…
If you’re an avid reader, you will, of course, know how expensive books are. Have you ever wondered why they are so expensive? I will today answer this question for you. Once you go through the article below, it is easy to understand why are books so expensive? I will share the reasons below and…
In Search of a Lost Time is a famous French work of Marcel Proust. It was written during the period 1913 to 1927 and was translated into the English language and published during the years 1922-1931. It is considered to be a famous classic. Therefore there are many modern book lovers who would like to…
I’m sure you all remember how fans gave in when they realized the Game of Thrones series is about to come to an end. Whether you liked the ending or not, there is always an inner feeling that makes you feel that each second spent watching it was worth it. Now the real question is…
Fyodor Dostoevsky is known for writing best-selling novels that never fail to pique a thought in the readers’ minds. When we mainly speak about Crime and Punishment, this book takes the lead with a story of a poor law student who kills a pawnbroker to get out of his current poverty. It’s filled with suspense,…
There are some books that have, over the years, become classics. One such book is Ulysses, authored by James Joyce. The book was first published in the book form in 1922 and therefore it has been around for almost 100 years now. It is often referred to as a controversial book. However, there is no…
If you love old classical books, then you will have reasons to find this article interesting and informative. Though there are hundreds of such classics, there are a few that have stood the test of time. One such book is the iconic and hugely family Pride and Prejudice. Many of us, especially those belonging to…