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Today we are thrilled to have Erin Blakemore, author and blogger over at The Heroine’s Bookshelf tell us what we can read if the classic books don’t appeal to you. As the hoopla surrounding April Fool’s calms down, it’s time to get honest. You’re a huge liar. And you’re not[…]
Spring reminds us of a lot of things. It reminds us that we don’t always have to be cold. It reminds us that we missed the sun. But it also reminds us how beautiful the world and nature are and makes us happy. We’ve been inspired by nature this week[…]
There’s more to spring break than beaches and bikinis — in fact, for the rare book collector, a week away from routine may mean a chance to hunt for the latest diamond in the rough. Whether you’re spending spring break in Florida, California, or Wyoming, here are some tips to[…]
When a colleague alerted me of the hilarious Diagram Prize in the UK, I couldn’t help but want to share with our readers here. This years winner is none other than How to Poo on a Date! Below you’ll find out more about the winner and some previous winners that[…]
The first day of April is right around the corner — and, along with it, the chance to play some good, old-fashioned pranks on friends and family. Are you hiding some tricks up your sleeve? Whether or not you participate in April 1 shenanigans, here are 7 great April Fool’s[…]
Though small in size, Ireland has long been known as a country big on literature. For centuries, it has been a place where notable works are born, written by renowned authors such as Seamus Heaney, Jonathan Swift, James Joyce and Oscar Wilde. That’s why collecting rare Irish books can be[…]
“What’s your favorite book?” This is a much-dreaded question. In fact, it’s an impossible question. This is the single question that sends me–an insatiable bibliophile–into paroxysms of fear. What is my favorite book? As my blogging partner in crime Ana put it in her post, how could I ever hope[…]
It’s just about that time for Spring Break and whether you’re headed out on your own adventure, have a son or daughter looking for some beach reads, or just need any excuse to grab a light read, we’ve got you covered. Here are our Top 4 Favorite YA Books to[…]
Get your hands on a pristine first edition of Wuthering Heights, and you’ve nabbed a gem of the romance book collection world indeed. Even a slightly worn copy of the 19th century classic has fetched upwards of $200,000, thanks to its limited first-edition run of 250 copies. A book’s rarity[…]
