Gather Around the Fire: Here Are the Best Books Set in the Prehistoric Era

Gather Around the Fire: Here Are the Best Books Set in the Prehistoric Era

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Prehistory is a fascinating era for the human race, telling of a world that had no civilization, merely humans trying to survive in a hostile land filled with hungry creatures and unfriendly elements. Its a world ripe for the imagination and many authors over the years have had their own take on the dawn of mankind. Let’s go back, way back, and see what treasures the past has for your bookshelf.     5. ‘Beyond the Sea of Ice’ By William Sarabande   image via Amazon   Beyond the Sea of Ice by William Sarabane details a clan living in medieval Siberia …

Picture Book About a Trans-Child Wins A Major Award!

Picture Book About a Trans-Child Wins A Major Award!

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Today’s world can often seem extremely anti-LGBTQ, with society feeling oppressive toward people who fall outside the line of heterosexually. But there is still a lot of good news, especially with the recent news about the book called Julian Is a Mermaid.       The book is a children’s picture book that tells the story of a young boy called Julian who comes to terms with his queer identity, showcasing his attempts at dressing in woman’s clothing and how his nana reacts to his attempts to embrace his new identity. The author and illustrator Jessica Love, who was partly inspired by …

‘The Stand’ TV Series Casts Whoopi Goldberg, Alexander Skarsgard, And More!

‘The Stand’ TV Series Casts Whoopi Goldberg, Alexander Skarsgard, And More!

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Get hype, Stephen King fans! The Stand, an upcoming adaptation of Stephen King’s bestselling novel, has added more cast members to the epic post-apocalyptic series. Exclusive to CBS All Access, it was announced via Deadline that Whoopi Goldberg, Jovan Adepo, Owen Teague, Brad William Henke, and Daniel Junjata. And most exciting of all, Alexander Skarsgard will play Randall Flagg.   image via Stephen King wiki   Written by Josh Boone and Ben Cavell, the book tells of a plague ravaging mankind and leaving behind the remnants of humanity. A long novel, the epic details the struggle for the survival of humanity between …

Improve Your Quality of Life With Our Self-Development Picks!

Improve Your Quality of Life With Our Self-Development Picks!

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Each week, Bookstr scans bestseller lists across the Internet to learn what people are reading, buying, gifting, and talking about most — just so we can ensure consistent, high quality recommendations. This week’s nonfiction picks are self development picks to improve your quality of life! Dig in and enjoy!     5. ‘Coffee Bean’ by Jon Gordon   image via Amazon   The Coffee Bean by Jon Gordon is about dealing with the stresses of life. It can be often harsh, stressful, and the environments we find ourselves in can weaken or harden us. This is an inspiring tale that follows a man …

Braaaaains! And Some of the Best Zombie Novels of All Time!

Braaaaains! And Some of the Best Zombie Novels of All Time!

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Our culture is obsessed with zombies. The undead plague has caught on in nearly all forms of media: from movies (Night of the Living Dead, Dawn of the Dead, Zombieland), video games (Left 4 Dead, Dead Rising, Dying Light), and television (The Walking Dead, iZombie, Ash vs Evil Dead). And yes, literature too! Our obsession with the undead has created a lot of content, some of it awful but some of it quite good. Let’s have a look at who rises from the grave best, with the best zombie books of all time!     5. ‘Monster Island’ by David Wellington   Image Via …