It’s not easy being anxious. The good news for all people with anxiety is that you are not alone! As discussed in our article about how reading is a useful tool to improve mental health, books provide us with a connection. They show us that there are many people who share our struggle, whether it be depression, anxiety, mourning the loss of a loved one, and more. For bookworms, some small things can cause little tidbits of anxiety. If you want a good, understanding chuckle, here are 11 things all anxious bookworms worry about: 1. Someone will give away the …
Originally published on The Portalist Being a teenager is tough. Pair everyday struggles with superhuman powers, and it can be an incredibly confusing time. One day, you’re just a normal kid; and the next thing you know, you can lift a car or magically transport yourself to another world. But magic often has a price, and these awesome powers usually come with some sort of dark catch. With the reboot of the Power Rangers series releasing on March 24th, there’s no better time to explore books featuring gifted teens. Fantasy books never fail to transport us into exciting, new …
You’ve finished your novel, the cover art has been decided, and your work is about to go public. But wait – you don’t want people to know who you are! All that fame is hard to deal with! People may view you, or your work, differently if they knew your real identity. If you’re looking for a pseudonym, we’ve got you covered. We created an infographic so you can find an individualized name- and know one will know who you are! Here’s how it works: Find your first name by finding the last letter of your last name, e.i. If your …
Originally published on Early Bird Books For all of you readers who love and support your local libraries, we’ve created an index of 14, magical, fantastic things that can happen when you step inside the library doors. 1. You can take home any book at all. For free. 2. More than one, even. 3. Movies, too! 4. You may rediscover an old favorite. 5. Or stumble upon something entirely new. 6. You can research answers to your questions. 7. And access the resources you need …
From our friends at BookSparks Raise your hand if you hold a soft and tender literary spot for the Brontë sisters. Our hands are way up high, which is why we handpicked five modern reading escapes even Emily herself couldn’t help but devour. From mesmerizing love stories to women finding themselves in the modern historical landscapes, be sure to add these to your spring reading list immediately. The Madwoman Upstairs by Catherine Lowell Easily the fiercest modern ode to the Brontë sisters in recent literary decades, The Madwoman Upstairs is the extraordinary and hopelessly addictive reading experience you’ll consume in one sitting. This debut novel centers …
