2015 may have come and gone, but it was another great year for literature. We were introduced to many new, wonderful books and are excited to share our favorites published in 2015 with you. From fiction to nonfiction, children’s and beyond, see the staff of The Reading Room’s picks for the most enjoyable books of 2015. Tell us what your favorite book published in 2015 is in the comments below! Nicole Cunningham, Manager of Community and Author Relations The Story of the Lost Child by Elena Ferrante I was struck with Ferrante Fever after the recommendation of a close friend, and I haven’t stopped talking about …
From Our Friends at BookSparks Winter is coming, and you know what that means—plenty of holiday treats to celebrate the cold weather! We’ve paired 13 of our favorite festive drinks with books that are perfect for curling up with by the fire, or for taking your mind off the crazy holiday schedules. So grab a mug and tuck in! The Last Dreamer by Barbara Solomon Josselsohn Image courtesy of https://bit.ly/1QoKA4t Hot Cocoa is the perfect sugary drink to pair with this sweet read! Iliana Passing doesn’t regret giving up her journalism career to raise a family… but what if she hadn’t traded her job …
Sponsored by: The Harder You Fall by Gena Showalter Why are bad boys so irresistible? Is it the element of danger that exudes sex appeal, or the “attitude” and old adage “treat ’em mean, keep ’em keen” that keeps you coming back. Maybe it’s simply their animal magnetism or charisma that gets you all fired up? Or perhaps it’s simply the fact that we know that “good girls” should stay away! Regardless, there’s an undeniable attraction to these men. Are you suited for one of the infamous bad boys of literature? Take the quiz and find your bad boy! Featured …
If you haven’t bought Adele’s latest album yet, you’ve probably been listening to “Hello” on repeat for a while. But, we’ve got a solution for you. We’ve matched all eleven songs from Adele’s album 25 to books. See which book your favorite song is matched to, and let us know if you have any other recommendation matches in the comments! “Hello”— The Notebook by Nicholas Sparks We know, we know—is it cliché to choose a Nicholas Sparks book for this power ballad? Maybe. But this book truly embodies the song. “Hello” is about an old relationship (“when we were younger and …
The much-awaited trailer for The BFG is finally here! Though we only get a glimpse of the Big Friendly Giant, we see a lot of young Sophie and learn about ‘the witching hour.’ Check out the trailer below and let us know what your first reaction is in the comments! Images courtesy of Disney See more article here.
