Not that long ago, I shared with you the stories about my two amazing rescue dogs, who humans loves to pieces. Unfortunately, because they are both rescues (and have been attacked), they come with some baggage and do not always reciprocate the love when it comes to their canine peers. It's because this issue affects me personally that I think it's important to share with you … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2014
Dataclysm by Christian Rudder (Book Review)
Did you know that women judge men more harshly on their looks than they do us? Or that universally attractive people are hit on less? I didn't, either, until I read Dataclysm by Christian Rudder, founder of the dating website OKCupid. Using cold, hard data to identify trends and differentiate between what people say they want versus what they actually want, Rudder has … [Read more...]
The List of Best Book Lists – 2014
It's that time of year! You know, the time of year where every single website releases their Top Books of 2014 lists. To make things a bit easier for you, I've compiled a few of the biggest lists released so far, as well as a few of the books that are found on most or all of them (see the slideshow). I'm also thrilled to see so many #30Authors recommendations and contributors … [Read more...]
Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day
Today's guest post is from Jenny Milchman, author and founder of Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day.Take Your Child to a Bookstore Day A.K.A How to Build Literacy, Support Community, & Make Magic Happen All in One Day Word-of-mouth is the #1 way we learn about books, and in the virtual world, no one is better at WOM than book bloggers. In the physical world, … [Read more...]
The Men Who United the States (Book Review)
How is it that the United States, with no common ethnicity or culture, has managed to remain united all of these years? That's the question Simon Winchester sets out to answer in his new book, The Men Who United the States. Informative, approachable, and quite insightful, Winchester's retelling of America's exploration and expansion is a must-read for history buffs. Using the … [Read more...]