Book Buzz

[ad_1] When we launched Book Bento in 2015, we were blown away by the strange beauty of #bookstagram. Readers from around the world celebrate their love for the printed word with boundless creativity. Here, we’ve collected 10 of our favorite Instagram accounts about reading—including some smaller ones we believe deserve a huge following. From poetry … Read more

[ad_1] As another difficult month unfolds before us, we turn to books to bring us solace, community, and joy. Our monthly favorites include family stories, like Tiny Imperfections by Alli Frank and Asha Youmans, and Emma Straub’s All Adults Here. We’ve highlighted love stories, such as Beach Read by Emily Henry and Something to Talk … Read more

[ad_1] Research shows that as people age, they often become less “open to new experiences.” We can become creatures of habit, and stop trying new things. It turns out, this is really bad for learning, and even for enjoyment. Personality is defined as your consistent attitudes and behaviors—how you typically go about doing things. For … Read more

[ad_1] As someone who comes from a large extended family, I’ve always been fascinated by sibling relationships, and how they change over time. When we’re young, our siblings are a constant—and occasionally annoying—presence in our lives. But as we grow older, those relationships are often eclipsed by the ones we form in adulthood—husbands and wives … Read more

[ad_1] Stephanie Perkins is back with another blood-chilling contemporary horror novel, the perfect companion to her New York Times bestseller There’s Someone Inside Your House (coming to Netflix!!) Get ready for The Woods Are Always Watching, coming September 2020! We are so ready for more scares from Stephanie Perkins. Keep an eye out, because as SOON as we have more … Read more

[ad_1] This Mother’s Day, you might be in one of two very unique positions: finding yourself completely isolated from everyone you love (including your mom), or cooped up with your family (including your mom) who’s slowly but surely driving you crazy… even though you love each other dearly. This year, there is no brunch to … Read more

[ad_1] Growing up in rural Washington, my inexplicable fascination with the world of elite American schools began with a dog-eared copy of The Preppy Handbook.  My L.L. Bean Blucher moccasins stood in sharp contrast to the Tony Lama cowboy boots roaming my high school hallways on the daily. But I believed if I studied the … Read more

[ad_1] During this stressful time in quarantine, we’ve been turning to simple pleasures like puzzles, games, and coloring books. According to the Cleveland Clinic, coloring can help adults relax their brains, stay in the present moment, and get to a meditative state. Sounds pretty good to us! That’s why we think it’s the perfect time … Read more

[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