For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] Another month of remote discussion for the Read it Forward crew! We’re becoming pros at this, now. This month, our readers selected The Jetsetters by Amanda Eyre Ward as our book club pick. Unfortunately, Abbe was unable to join Emma and Jess (she was sick, but she’s fine now!) for The Jetsetters book club … Read more
[ad_1] In this challenging time, it can feel like you’re trapped—not just by stay-at-home orders, but by the relentless pace of the news, uncertainty about the future, or anxiety about health, finances, and loved ones. Now more than ever, you need to take self-care very seriously and give your mind, body, and spirit the space … Read more
[ad_1] Rebecca by Daphne duMaurier is my favorite book of all time, and it’s first line—“Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again”—sweeps me away every time. From the Gothic undertones to the mystery of the death of the first Mrs. deWinter, Daphne duMaurier created a twisted story that I love to read again … Read more
[ad_1] My 24-year-old copy of The Joy Luck Club has lost both the front and back covers from being read so much. I can recite passages from memory, and many moments in my daily life remind me of scenes in the book. My daughter started learning chess this month, and when I see her poring … Read more
[ad_1] One snowy morning, during my senior year at Williams College in Massachusetts, I threw my car into reverse and smashed into a truck that was parked behind me. I knew the truck belonged to a football player who was dating one of my housemates, but I was in a rush to get to my … Read more
[ad_1] Erik Larson is the author of five national bestsellers: Dead Wake, In the Garden of Beasts, Thunderstruck, The Devil in the White City, and Isaac’s Storm, which have collectively sold more than nine million copies. His latest book, The Splendid and the Vile, is an intimate chronicle of Winston Churchill and London during the … Read more
[ad_1] Hey all you cool cats and kittens. Looking for a book to fill that feline-sized hole in your heart after finishing Tiger King? No matter what kind of big cat connoisseur you are, this list of addictive reads will keep you curled up on your couch, devouring page after page, until the next bingeable … Read more
[ad_1] Lost Autumn is mostly set in 1920 when Edward, Prince of Wales, visited Australia and experienced a train crash—but it’s also set in 1981 and 1997, during two key moments in the life of Diana Spencer. Maddie is seventeen when she gets a job on Edward’s tour and she’s old in 1981 when Diana … Read more
[ad_1] Arianna Margulis is the creator of the girl-cult Instagram, But Like Maybe—an account that was born out of a bad break-up and showcases relatable experiences through drawings. From painting street-sized murals and major brand collabs to enacting revenge on ex boyfriends, Arianna’s creation opened up a world of opportunity she never thought possible. In her … Read more
[ad_1] The Greek Classics belong to everyone. The Ancient Greeks were a diverse people, as diverse as their lands. They were a sea people, their chosen form of transportation their seaworthy vessels that broke the foaming whitecaps and took them to distant shores. As they travelled across the seas they came in contact with other … Read more