5 health and wellness books to look out for in 2020
If you are struggling to get motivated with your healthy resolutions, some of this year’s upcoming book releases could help.
Barack Obama shares his list of favorite books from 2019
As 2019 comes to an end, former U.S. president Barack Obama continued his annual tradition of sharing his literary highlights of the year.
New York Public Library reveals most checked-out books of 2019
The century-old institution has released its annual list of the most borrowed titles of 2019, including Michelle Obama’s autobiography “Becoming”.
Haruki Murakami holds rare public reading to mark debut anniversary
Haruki Murakami marked 40 years since his debut as a novelist with his first public reading in Japan in nearly a quarter century.
Five novels that can make you grow up fast
All books have the power to challenge perspectives and make people grow, but only a few can do this without subjecting readers to melodrama or the aging effects of multiple life tragedies. Although far from light reading, these novels will entertain and inspire introspection. The Giver, Lois Lowry (1993) Would you forgo your individuality […]
Atwood, Rushdie vie for Britain’s 50th Booker Prize
Booker Prize will pit literary giants Margaret Atwood and Salman Rushdie against four emerging stars when it unveils the winner on its 50th anniversary.
‘Riverdale’ actress Lili Reinhart to publish debut book of poetry
Lili Reinhart will be releasing a book featuring a collection of her poems, together with the publishing company, St. Martin’s Press.
Komura; B&W zine fair presses for free speech and open exchange of ideas and information on September 21
A collaboration between independent bookstore Kwago and co-working and event space Warehouse Eight, Komura; is organizing its first-ever Black and White zine fair on September 21, 2019, 11AM-9PM at Warehouse Eight, Makati. Komura; Black and White Zine Fair strips down the zine to its most basic, radical format: several pages, printed in black and white, […]
Principal gives books to students on their birthdays to encourage reading
One principal from North Carolina, USA, has taken to giving his students books during their birthdays to foster a love for reading. Glenn Cook of Pleasant Ridge Elementary School in Gastonia came up with the idea after attending a professional development event, as per Good Morning America on Sept. 5. Cook wanted to improve his […]