What’s the one thing you look forward to the most in Fall? You probably have more than just one reason to love this season of pumpkin-spiced lattes, Halloween books, and horror movies. But if you’re an eager BookFester, we bet you cannot wait for The BookFest Fall 2021 to begin. If you’re new here and haven’t heard of … Read more
The faint aromas from the BBQs, the distant tune from the ice cream truck, and the neighborhood kids setting the make-shift lemonade stand can all mean only one thing. The happy days are here again! It’s summertime, and we’re going to have our time in the sun—quite literally. So, grab those trendy gold-tone celebrity sunglasses … Read more
I struggle with Father’s Day every single year. The men in my life are impossible to buy gifts for, but I’ve realized: there is one gift that’s not only universal, but personal. It’s also thoughtful and useful, it doesn’t clutter and it never goes bad. Have you guessed what I’m talking about? A book! Or, … Read more
The BookFest Spring 2021 was a hit. The third bi-annual online bookish adventure featured more than 35 books, over 60 speakers, 15 panels, and other memorable segments for book lovers worldwide. The panel discussions covered a diversity of topics: finding long-term happiness, what it means to be a skeptic today, the connection between television, writers, … Read more
Whether we like it or not, books reflect the tough realities of the world we are headed towards. But can we hope for a happy ending? From a reader’s perspective, 2021 is looking better than 2020. The surge of all kinds of fabulous books should help us stay on a positive path. With that, let’s … Read more
Alas, it’s the end of the year. During difficult times in 2020, we found new ways to keep ourselves entertained. Many people around the world took solace in books. While some of us discovered some new genres we like, others cultivated a newfound love for reading books altogether. Either way, it was an excellent year … Read more
“…It’s the most wonderful time of the year!” We bet you are just as excited as we are and ready with decorations, holiday cards, and presents. Although exchanging presents this year may look different, that’s no challenge for you because we are here to help. We promise you’ll find perfect gifts for that fussy big … Read more
As we are in the midst of the global pandemic we hope to bring some fun and adventure to those safe at home. Check out the festivities with the thrilling bookish online adventure, The BookFest for the Fall of 2020. The BookFest returned with a Fall theme of bigger, brighter, and broader appeal to be … Read more
This fall is unlike any others, with stress and pressure for parents, students, and humanity as a whole. We’re all doing the best we can to keep our focus on the things that matter and survive the day to day grind. Because of this, you may be looking for ways to relax, unwind, and perhaps … Read more
Children’s lives are turned upside down with so much uncertainty. As much as being stuck at home is makes you stir crazy, imagine being too young to truly understand why the world has changed. With tensions high, emotions raw, and fear creeping around the corner, children are feeling a wide range of emotions that they … Read more