Stanford’s Reading List for Incoming Freshman
Three Books is a signature Stanford New Student Orientation Program for incoming freshmen and transfer students. Every year, a faculty member selects three books based…
Why You Should Read More Than One Book at a Time
The great balancing act: being polynarritivus. Yes, that is a made up word, but if Dr. Seuss and Shakespeare have taught me anything, it’s that…
The History of Bibliomania: Book-Buying Madness
If you’re someone like me, you can’t walk out of a book store empty handed. Sometimes I have to cover my face while passing the…
7 Childrens Books Every Adult Should Read
There’s a reason we all begin our literary careers with children’s books. The words are digestible for our teensy little lexicons, the illustrations are captivating,…
9 Scientific Reasons Why You Should Be Reading Right Now
Yes, «Harry Potter» is awesome. So is «Game of Thrones» and Kurt Vonnegut and Joan Didion and so on. Our favorite books are amazing. They…
This Literature Map Shows the Best From Each Country
One of the best things about reading is that you’re able to explore other cultures through writers from around the world. Over time, there are…
5 Book Recommendations from Haruki Murakami
Haruki Murakami was named one of the 100 Most Influential People by Time Magazine in 2015 and the writer is using that influence to try…
This Town in Spain is Filled with Bookstores
If you’re looking for a book-lover’s paradise, I think we’ve found it! Travel 2 hours northwest of Madrid and you will find Urueña — a…
10 Reasons Why You Should Date a Bookworm
Trust us Mahogany Turner-Francis — 8 March 2017 We bookworms are the best people to date. If you’re looking for a significant other, you might…
10+ Dogs Who Don’t Understand How BIG They Are And Think They’re Lap Dogs (Add Yours)
All dogs start as small adorable puppies that perfectly fit in our laps. But they grow. They grow fast. And sometimes, they grow really big.…