Let’s tackle the bookish world’s most persistent debate: Is listening to an audiobook really reading? If you’ve ever felt a twinge of guilt logging an audiobook on Goodreads or wondered if it “counts,” this article is for you. Put that doubt to rest, because science has a very clear answer. Spoiler alert: Yes, audiobooks are reading.
Can’t Seem to Find the Time? 5 Simple Ways to Read More Books This Year If you’ve been wanting to get back into reading but don’t know how, you’re not alone. Reading books can feel impossibly hard these days with all the other passive forms of entertainment. But if you really want to incorporate reading […]
Prepare to question everything you thought you knew about reading comfort as we dive into the wonderfully absurd world of bookish gadgets, where you’ll find genius—or utterly unhinged—solutions to problems you never knew you had. From reading lamps that double as statement necklaces to wearable e-readers, these products walk the fine line between revolutionary and ridiculous. Whether you’re seeking a hilarious gift for a bookworm or just want to marvel at human ingenuity (and audacity), this roundup of gloriously goofy gear proves that when it comes to reading, no corner of comfort—or slight madness—goes unexplored. Let’s explore 7 of the most absurd reading products you won’t believe actually exist on the market today.
Women in Translation Month (#WITmonth) is an annual celebration of women writers who write in languages other than English. It’s a great time to diversify your reading and widen your bookish horizons! As a growing fan of translated literature, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite translated book recommendations as well as my exciting WIT month TBR! These picks contain a wide range of books, including impactful memoirs, sci-fi, thrillers, mysteries and totally unhinged fiction (my fav!) Let’s dive into it.
It feels like everywhere I look, I keep seeing Death of the Author by Nnedi Okorafor. While sci-fi isn’t typically the genre I gravitate to, the idea of a story within a story mixed with africanfuturism -something I’d never read before- intrigued me enough to finally try it.
I ended up reading Death of the Author with a friend of mine. And as much as we wanted to love it, our feelings didn’t exactly mirror the internet’s. In this post I’ll share my detailed notes with you (including spoilers). Consider this your cheat sheet. A play-by-play of this 450-page book.