Iris Reading - Part 9

16 Books With a Twist You Won’t See Coming

Who doesn’t love a good book with a twist you didn’t see coming? Some of the best reads out there are ones that keep you on your toes until the last page. These reads all have the most surprising endings that will have you thinking about them for days. No spoilers here, just book recommendations […]

15 Books Bill Gates Thinks You Should Read

As an avid reader, Bill Gates has his fair share of book recommendations. During the summer months, Gates reading list increases significantly. Reflecting on his childhood he says, “I’d check out so many books that the librarians wouldn’t give me new ones until I returned some.” As funny as that is, it is the one […]

13 Reads Under 200 Pages Any Busy Professional Can Finish in a Day

As a professional, there are only so many hours in the day for free time. Responsibilities trump relaxations and doing activities that you enjoy — activities like reading. Lucky for you there are plenty of short reads available from well-known authors that you can read cover to cover on your lunch break or while you […]

100 Best Opening Lines from Books (Updated!)

The best opening lines from books are those that captivate you and make you want to keep reading. They create a sense of character, conflict, mood, setting, style, theme, or a combination of any of these things. A good opening line reflects the heart of the story. You might decide to pick up a book […]