Do you use a star rating system for books? We see star rating systems everywhere, and they're a quick, visual way to record your thoughts...

While I rarely need a nudge to pick up a book, April provides plenty of motivation for some good reading. The month is littered with...

My dream bookshelf is something straight out of Beauty and the Beast... floor-to-ceiling rows of books with a rolling ladder so I can...

Books Perfectly Paired with Wintry Weather! When temperatures plummet, pick up one of these titles where snow, ice, and the winter season...

It's all up to you! If you're like me, you want to keep your reading life fresh and exciting. It can be all too easy to fall into a...

I'm thrilled to finally share it with you! I've been keeping a bit of a secret for weeks, and I'm so glad I can now spread my good news. ...

What Would They Say About Us? Many readers will tell you that some books seem to speak directly to them, appearing in their lives at just...

Thankful for Books and For You! With Thanksgiving this week in the U.S., I wanted to take just a moment to share some gratitude here on...

5 Steps for Success Book Clubs enrich a reading life by creating a community of book loving friends to discuss, dissect, and debate great...

I love books. I love talking about books that I'm going to read. I love talking about the books I'm currently reading. I love talking...

What makes a book good? Like, really good? What takes a story from OK to outstanding? The answer may vary from person to person. Some...

It can happen to even the most avid reader. One month you're flying through one page turner after another, and then something happens. ...

Help your family enjoy reading all summer long with these strategies! Summer is a wonderful season for soaking up the sun, enjoying some...

Books for all interests with Summer in the title I've got summer on my mind these days, and it appears that I'm in good company! ...

Is this too much? So my to-be-read list for February may be more aspirational than realistic for me this month, but once I started...

It's one of the best reading days of the year! Get your whole family involved in the literary action by celebrating World Read Aloud Day,...

What do I want right now? I'm foregoing my usual start-of-the-month TBR post to spend a little time exploring my 2022 reading goals as a...

So hard to choose! Before we turn the page from 2021 to 2022, I'm looking back at my favorite books from the past 12 months. In many...

As readers, we enjoy all sorts of stories and often take great pleasure in examining the plot or characters or structure. We’re not...