Book Buzz

[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] Celeste Headlee is  an award-winning journalist and professional speaker, and is the bestselling author of We Need to Talk: How to Have Conversations That Matter. She is a cohost for the new weekly series Retro Report on PBS and season three of the Scene on Radio podcast—MEN. Celeste’s latest book, Do Nothing, illuminates how to stop … Read more

[ad_1] For over 25 years, the Wild Cards universe has been entertaining readers with stories of superpowered people in an alternate history. “Berlin is Never Berlin” by Marko Kloos draws upon the seedier side of the city, beyond the dance club lights and all-night parties, as one bodyguard with a certain feline distinction goes on … 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