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Khaled Hosseini: Famous Author and Physician

Priyanka Das — Tue, 27 Feb 2024 11:06:53 +0000

Khaled Hosseini, the Afghan-American author, is known for his amazing works, such as ‘The Kite Runner’ and ‘A Thousand Splendid Suns,’ books that tell the stories of Afghanistan, its beauty, ...

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Agatha Christie – Queen of Crime {Must Read}

Priyanka Das — Sat, 13 Jan 2024 06:18:56 +0000

Born on September 15, 1890, in Torquay, United Kingdom, Agatha Christie grew up to become an important contributor to the literary world. Her works are widely recognized. Agatha is known ...

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Stephen King: How Did He Become the King of Horror?

Priyanka Das — Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:04:16 +0000

When we talk about genres like horror and supernatural fiction, Stephen King is the author who dominates the literary world. I am a Stephen King fan; I like to devour ...

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Multifocus Reading Glasses: Recommendations for Book Lovers

Grace Plant — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 10:15:33 +0000

Up until recently, I’ve always had pretty good eyes, at least when it came to reading. I’ve used glasses for years for seeing objects far away and activities like driving. ...

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Amazon Prime Day – Best Deals for Book Lovers

Grace Plant — Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:09:00 +0000

Each year, Amazon puts out some of the greatest deals during a unique, 48-hour special sale called "Prime Day".

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First, They Came for Dahl, Now it’s Agatha Christie. Publishers are Censoring Classic Novels for 21st Century Readers

Grace Plant — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 03:54:14 +0000

Agatha Christie is the latest in a string of classic authors whose work is being censored by ‘sensitivity readers.’ But is editing the past really the way to build a better future?

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How to Tell if a Book is a First Edition or Not?

Grace Plant — Wed, 13 Jul 2022 13:23:34 +0000

Have you ever gazed across your book collection, wondering if any of them might be valuable? Or perhaps you’ve inherited an antique book and daydreamed that it’s worth a small ...

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What’s The Difference Between Manga, Manhua & Manhwa?

Grace Plant — Mon, 14 Mar 2022 15:25:20 +0000

We all know about manga, but if you’re not familiar with other East Asian comics, the terms manhwa and manhua might be new to you. Although they’re all comics, manga, ...

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Cico by Luke Mauldin

Grace Plant — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 06:40:38 +0000

I have an exciting announcement to make! A good friend of mine, Luke Mauldin, has just released his debut novel, Cico, and I know our readers are going to love ...

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11 Best iPad Apps for High School & College Students

Grace Plant — Sat, 18 Dec 2021 08:08:52 +0000

If you’re a high school or college student, you probably have a lot on your plate. After all, staying organized, keeping up with classes, and studying for exams, all while ...

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