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Looking for a New Thriller? Best Crime Books of All Time

Posted on November 19, 2020
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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 […]

Books that Taste Good | Carryabook Must Read Cook Books

Posted on November 18, 2020
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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 […]

Benefits of Reading

Posted on October 30, 2020
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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 […]

Happily, Ever After

Posted on October 29, 2020
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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 […]

Must Read: Self Care Books

Posted on August 3, 2020
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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 […]

How Books Have Come Back into Fashion?

Posted on July 14, 2020
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I’m sure we can all agree that there is no better feeling than finishing a book. The accomplishment of turning over the last page, the satisfaction of having all your many questions answered and the rush of excitement as you begin to brainstorm which book you will be starting next! Books have been an incredibly […]

Dating Or Companionship? Here’s An Insight Into The Minds Of Millennials

Posted on May 27, 2020
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Swipe, like, match and chat, we know the drill. We have all dated and we have all ghosted. Here’s why the era of dating apps is coming to an end. If you are single or have been in the past five years, here’s a high possibility that you’ve tried online dating. In this day […]

A Book Is A Friend For Life

Posted on May 20, 2020
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We all need friends who will be there for us when we need them. Friends are there to listen to your thoughts, comfort you and give you advice without any judgement. While our friends are the support system we need, it is no surprise that books can also fulfil the duties of real friends. Books […]

Carry A Book: A Literary Cure For Loneliness

Posted on May 13, 2020
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While social-distancing guidelines are crucial in reducing further spread of COVID-19, these measures can also have significant adverse impacts on our health. For many, having fewer physical social interactions may result in more loneliness. Severe loneliness can be harmful for both our mental and physical wellbeing and therefore it is necessary for us to manage […]

10 Greatest Movies Based On Books

Posted on April 30, 2020
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Not all books can make a great movie, but here are some exceptions. Books and movies go way back in time and its always magical to see your favourite characters come to live on screen. While not every movie that is recreated from novels live up to the fan’s expectations, movie-based books are a […]