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Best Books to Read For Ages 20 – 40

Ah! A new decade is upon you, probably one of the best to enjoy. You graduate from college, are old enough to buy alcohol, and start a new chapter with a job and kids. Here are the books we felt that are age-appropriate for those living it up in their 20’s and 30’s. Age 20 […]

25 Famous Authors Who Published Under the Age of 25

Have you ever thought about publishing a book? Many have! In fact, according to writer Joseph Epstein, “81 percent of Americans feel that they have a book in them — and should write it.” That’s roughly 200 million people who aspire to become an author! Some people just can’t wait to get published.  They get […]

Young Adult Anthologies

2019’s Best Young Adult Anthologies to Add to Your TBR List

Anthologies are the perfect read for any young adult who needs a bit of diversity in a book. To have a mix of different stories keeps the book fresh and enjoyable. Anthologies can be teaching moments or examples for writers-to-be on how to tell a short story. This year, you’ll want to read some of […]

read a foreign language

How to Learn a Foreign Language with Speed Reading

  Looking to learn a new language? Rather than spending time creating a bunch of flashcards, pick up a book! Reading is the best way to grab hold of vocabulary, grammar, context, and pronunciation. It worked well when you were learning how to speak your native tongue, and it is no different when learning someone […]

Best Books to Read For Ages 1 – 19

At each age of life, you’ve probably come across that one book that stuck with you. That one book that had a profound effect on you. That one book, that to this day when you see it, it stirs up a memory. That’s why we’ve put together this five-series post on the best book for […]

An Overview of How the Human Memory Works

The concept of memory is something that scientists are still trying to wrap their heads around. At its core, memory is the process in which the mind acquires information, stores it, and then can recall it at a later point in time. There is a three-step process at which a memory forms: encoding, storage, and […]