Romantic Fiction Makes Heroes Of Us All
Anyone can be a romantic hero between the covers... of a book.
Whoever Thought Being A Book Nerd Would Be Fashionable?
You wouldn't read about it.
What The World Needs Now Is Art, Sweet Art
Otherwise we're all blank canvasses.
There's No Time Like The Present To Buy A Book For Christmas
It's the gift that keeps on giving.
Travel Is Better By The Book Than By The Guidebook
The ability of novels to stimulate the imagination can enrich a traveler's experience.
We Must Use Every Trick In The Book To Keep Teens Reading
There's more to young adult fiction than Harry Potter.
Introverts Can Be Saved By The Book
It is no surprise that reading is attractive to many introverts, but not just because it is a largely solitary pastime.
There's 50 Shades Of Grey In What We Consider A Good Book
Is it possible to define the quality of a book?
Facebook Won't Change Your Status, But Books Might
It's important to hear things from multiple perspectives.
If You Attach Morality To Beauty, You're A Twit
Beauty is not a sign of moral integrity, it is just a genetic fluke.
Uniting Young And Old Is Not Just A Fairytale
Books can build bonds between generations.
The Problem With Book Clubs
An obligation to read is no kind of incentive to pick up a book, and it often has the opposite effect, rendering the intended reader incapable of turning off the television or logging off Facebook.
Libraries Aren't A Source Of Silence, But An Escape From It
Modern libraries play an important role, not in upholding a sense of academic excellence and intellectual superiority among users, but in their inclusivity. They are places where people of all demographics can come together and enjoy the free use of a public space.
Humour In Books Can Get Lost In Translation
There is a particular kind of humour to be found in the pages of a book. It is often subtle and unexpected, creeping up on
The Moral Of The Story Is Kids' Books Don't Always Need One
Books can play an invaluable role in imparting life lessons on children. But there is a big caveat: the lesson has to be delivered subtly, within a story that is fun, entertaining, and ideally, a little bit silly.
The Fathers, They Are A-Changing
Just as Bob Dylan called on writers and critics to herald the future in his famous song 'The Times, They Are a-Changing', writers continue to play an important role in documenting change, including the evolution of the role of fathers.
You Can't Say 'Moist' Because Of The Meaning, Not The Sound
When we find certain words repellant, it's not their sound but their meaning, or association with certain unattractive bodily functions that gives rise to this response.
If Your Baby Doesn't Like Books, Read Between The Lines
To my consternation -- given my hopeless devotion to books -- I found that my first child could not have been less interested in books. He fidgeted, then bawled. Perhaps there was something about the green sheep that just didn't appeal. He certainly didn't give a damn where it was.
Why A Fall From Grace Is So Compelling
Is it envy or a distrust of power that we are exhibiting when we relish the stories of the failure or downfall of our powerful politicians or sportspeople? We even have a term for the phenomenon: the tall poppy syndrome. And when a tall poppy falls, we revel in it.
Therapy Can Be Done By The Book
Fiction can serve a lot of different purposes. It can entertain us, inform us, uplift us and move us. But can it counsel us as well?
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