6 Essential Cookbooks for the Kitchen Newbie
In eighth grade, I took “Life Skills,” a rebranded home economics class that went over how to make basic recipes — pancakes, chocolate fudge, quesadillas,…
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6 Diverse Voices to Add to Your Reading List
I love to read, and I used to think I had a diverse taste in books. But, in December 2016, while giving out recommendations, I…
4 Books That Transformed My Professional Life
“Thank you for calling! My name is Becky. How may I help you?” I repeated this script more times than I cared to count each…
5 Books to Read Over and Over Again
Ever since I was little, I’ve loved to read. Books are still my most prized possessions and something I truly cherish. Over the years, there…
Top 5 Beach Reads to Enjoy During the Dog Days of Summer
As an avid bookworm, there’s nothing I love more than sitting in the sunshine with a good read. If you’re looking for a great book…
Fall in Love With Reading Again With These 6 Books
When I was a kid, I used to stay up way past my bedtime — not even bothering with flashlights or the pretense of being…
The Friday 5: Your Uplifting Stories of the Week
Sometimes the news can be, well, not so inspiring. When headlines get you down, it’s important to remember that positive things are still happening all…
6 Nonfiction Books That Are Stranger Than Fiction
I love to escape into books — and for that reason, I mainly gravitate toward fiction, especially tales of adventure or fantasy. But there’s plenty…
5 Underrated Supporting Characters We All Love
Every character plays a role in a story, from the stars of the plot to their sidekicks, best friends, and family members. Personally, I feel…
5 Books to Guide You Through Lent
Growing up, I went to Catholic school, so Lent was always a big deal. We spent weeks talking about it, learning about the Bible stories,…
