Quiz: Famous First Lines in Literature
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Books to Read for a Dose of Inspiration
In honor of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, we’ve compiled a list of books that inspire – just as he did. This is only a handful of the many inspiring books out there, so please let us know what your favorite book that inspires you is in the comments below! The Alchemist by Paulo Coelho How It Inspires: Coelho’s beautiful novel follows Santiago as he searches for his destiny. Destiny is a theme that runs throughout the novel—and one that inspires readers to achieve their own goals and dreams. Black Boy by Richard Wright How It Inspires: The …
Questions for Jane Austen
We recently asked you what questions you would ask Jane Austen if she were still around! Here’s how some of you responded. Thank you for all of your questions! We wish Jane Austen was here to answer them, and we certainly think she would have enjoyed it. “What books do you read? What made you write about ordinary people?” -Crystal T. “All your lead characters are beautiful and strong women. What is your idea of a perfect woman in real life? What qualities, virtues and talents must she possess to be the perfect woman in today’s world?” -Dharmi D. “How hard was …
The Best Winnie-the-Pooh Quotes
We’ve rounded up our favorite quotes to celebrate that lovable bear and A.A. Milne. Piglet: “How do you spell love?” Pooh: “You don’t spell it, you feel it.” tumblr “One of the advantages of being disorganized is that one is always having surprising discoveries.” tumblr “I think we dream so we don’t have to be apart so long. If we’re in each other’s dreams we can be together all the time.“ quoteeveryday “A little consideration, a little thought for others, makes all the difference.” quotesnsmiles “If you live to be 100, I hope I live to be 100 minus 1 day, …
15 Places Wed Rather Be Reading
Whether the weather outside is frightful or delightful–we’d always rather be reading a book! Here are some ideas to give you a bit of inspiration. This peaceful nook by the water… fealchic.blogspot.com This spot that requires some paddling… desiretoinspire.net This open-air room… laurenconrad.com This picturesque garden… blog.freepeople.com This English-garden style reading room… decorartsnow.com This secluded reading house… bhg.com These stairs leading up to a library… levo.com This rooftop escape… sweethomestyle.tumblr.com This beach-side porch swing… welke.nl This secluded forest retreat… flikr This cozy hideaway on the beach… planete-deco.fr This swing in the woods… vtwonen.nl Near this inspirational message… katie-d-i-d.blogspot.com A swing near this cabin… …