Crime has an element that intrigues us to the point of fascination. While romance, adventure, and fantasy are go-to book genres, many of us are drawn to the thrill of crime, obscurity, and the justice system. Across the web, movies, and other publications we hear about true crime and thrillers that keep us on our toes […]
While we spent most of the year in lockdown, many of used this time as an opportunity to expand our cooking repertoire. As we exhausted food deliver apps such as Uber Eats and Deliveroo, cookbooks become an in-demand bookshelf staple for many households. For all our book lovers who are also foodies, here’s a list […]
Sitting down to indulge in a great novel is one of life’s greatest treasures. Reading can transport you in time, take you on a journey and teach you something new. So, can we convince you to take the time to sit back with a paperback instead of in front of the TV? Here are some […]
Sharing a good book with friends is worthwhile but searching for your next page turning thriller can be a real challenge. Thankfully, trending book clubs by our favourite Hollywood A-listers offer an innumerable number of recommendations literally at our fingertips. Hollywood A-listers like Oprah Winfrey and Emma Watson are turning their lifelong love of reading […]
Reading a romance novel is like having an amazing dream that you never want to wake up from. It gets you giddy and all warm and fuzzy inside, making you hopeful that one day you can have a timeless love story that goes down in history. That you may meet your Romeo or Juliet and […]
Starting a book club can offer a great solution for getting outside your comfort zone and connecting with like-minded individuals. Book clubs allow people to come together as part of a community, driving healthy discussions on a range of different topics. More than just a book club, apps such as Carryabook offer a sense of […]
With majority of the world in some form of lockdown due to COVID-19, many of us are left wondering how to stay in touch during the dawn of social distancing. As we find ourselves isolated for extended periods of time, technology has become our saving grace. Thanks to social networking apps, chatting with and even […]
When you read a great book, the writer has a way of capturing your mind and taking into their world. You join them for the journey of where their characters are going and what narrative they are going to find. The picture gets painted in your mind and you create your own movie, even your […]
The intricate detail and extended time to get through a book allows readers to become completely engulfed in the novel, feeling more connected to the characters and the storyline. It is difficult to compare when this excitement is compiled into a 2-hour sitting window in a movie. However, TV shows can be more comparable to […]
Whilst we get comfortable with lockdown and isolation, spending more time alone with oneself and own thoughts can be daunting, but have no fear we have the answer! Spend some time learning how to put yourself first by reading a self-care book or two or ten. In the recent times of isolation, many of us […]
