For The Book Obsessed
[ad_1] February may be a short month but it is also vital and packed with meaning. For Black History Month, we invite you to learn and celebrate the history of Black Americans, which is a key part of American history overall. February is also solidly in the depths of winter, when many of us may … Read more
[ad_1] We are excited to announce a collaboration between the Chicago Review of Books and the Your Favorite Book podcast. Malavika Praseed, frequent CHIRB contributor and podcast host, asks readers and writers one of the hardest questions there is: what’s your favorite book, and why? Joining us this week is Dantiel Moniz, author of the … Read more
[ad_1] Out with the old year and in with the new! We can’t know that 2021 will be a better year, but we can work toward bettering it together. And you know what the best fuel is for imagining your way into hope and change? That’s right: books. Books that remind us we’re not alone … Read more
[ad_1] It’s undoubtedly been a wild month so far, and with Thanksgiving looking a little different this year, that’s not going to change any time soon. But you know what has been great? The books. These are the reads that are on my gratitude list this month—books that teach us about the history of Thanksgiving, … Read more
[ad_1] In this chaotic month of November, we want to share some of our favorite reads to help you escape, stay grounded, self-soothe, or anything else you need. From books about the meaning of thanks and our human need for community and food, to romances that will cocoon you in cozy winter wonderlands to inspirational … Read more
[ad_1] What is Jólabókaflóð? It’s an Icelandic holiday and one we’re incorporating into our own yuletide celebrations. Iceland might be the best place in the world to be a book lover—and Christmas in Iceland might be the best time of year. 93% of Icelanders read at least one book a year compared to 73% of Americans, … Read more
[ad_1] Finding just the right book for a group read is like selecting wine for a dinner party: it needs to please a variety of palates and spark great conversation. No matter the theme or genre, book club books will encourage debate and inspire readers to articulate their thoughts. The books on this list range … Read more
[ad_1] October is one of the best months of the year, usually full of changing leaves, crisp cool nights, planning costumes, trick or treating, and other autumnal and/or spooky activities. While we may need to enjoy some of these in a modified version this year, we certainly don’t want to modify a thing about our … Read more
[ad_1] Another month has rolled around and, with it, the many continuing stresses and fears affecting our daily lives. So, we turn to books not only as an escape, although it can be that, but also as a strengthening and nourishing force that lend us warmth and endurance. Our favorite reads this month include a … Read more
[ad_1] Hi, it’s Jess, Read it Forward’s Assistant Editor. Many of you know me from hosting Read it Forward’s book club, our videos, Instagram, or from the articles I’ve written for our site. I want to let you know that I’m leaving Read it Forward and starting a new adventure! Just like every good chapter … Read more