Book bans tell children that their literacy does not matter

If you are a current college student reading this, I ask you to recall your school library when you were a child. Was it filled with interesting chapter books, donning construction paper decorations fitting...

An “Unsparing” exposé of the Royals

In his memoir, “Spare,” Prince Harry candidly shares his life story, pulling back the curtain on life as a royal in England. “Spare” quickly reached the top of book charts after it galvanized shocking...

Book Nook: The Cycle continues in Tracy Deonn’s second book in the ‘Legendborn Cycle,’...

If there was ever a perfect sequel to a book series, Tracy Deonn’s “Bloodmarked” is it. Deonn delivers all of her promises of the previous book in this heartbreaking action-packed adventure. “Bloodmarked,” released on...

Curl up with a good book this spooky season

Halloween, and fall in general, is the perfect time of year to pick up some frightening books to really help you get into the holiday spirit. Here are a handful you can devour alongside...

BookTok: not reliable but good for beginners

Have you heard of “The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo"? If you haven’t, consider yourself one of the few people on earth who hasn’t. This book currently is one of the most popular books...

10 books to read by the pool this summer

The summer is a perfect time to catch up on that incredibly long reading list you’ve built up over the year, or even just explore some new books to enjoy by the beach or...

Women over 45 are some of the biggest readers, and they deserve some representation

When most people think of older women reading, book clubs and Danielle Steele novels probably come to mind. What likely doesn’t come to mind is that women over the age of 45 actually make...

The Book Nook: ‘The Traitor Baru Cormorant’ chronicles a tale of political intrigue and...

Out in the distance beyond Halae’s Reef, a young girl spots a fleet of red-sailed ships that will forever change her life and that of her island community. This introduction is not unlike anything...

World Book Day: the beauty of literature

Courtesy of Pexels Books have always found a way to connect people. Though often portrayed as a lonely hobby, reading helps transport readers to a new reality. Books...

Book Nook: ‘Say Nothing’ provides a captivating account of decades of violence that shaped...

Since its release in early 2019, Patrick Radden Keefe’s book “Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland ” has received non-stop critical...