Any lover of books has probably dreamed at some point of having a home library. Very common in the 19th century, home libraries are now a rarity in this day and age of digital books and eReaders. Still, have a home for your books – and a whole room devoted to reading – can… Continue Reading Creating your own home library »
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The Benefits of Reading Aloud
Most parents know that reading aloud to a child is a great way to help them develop literacy skills – but did you know that adults can reap the benefits of reading aloud, too? Yesterday was World Read Aloud Day, and readers of all ages across the world took time to participate. Held every… Continue Reading The Benefits of Reading Aloud »
Read MoreGet ready for Super Bowl Sunday with a Football Thriller!
Excitement is building for Super Bowl, and in just three days, millions of fans will tune in to see the New England Patriots and Seattle Seahawks take the field. This year’s hype has included plenty of scandal and drama – but it’s nothing compared to what crime fiction authors have dreamed up about the… Continue Reading Get ready for Super Bowl Sunday with a Football Thriller! »
Read MoreMake more time to read in 2015
Happy New Year! If you’re like most people, you’ve probably started 2015 with high hopes and long list of resolutions. Along with settings goals for your career and your health, why not make a resolution to find more time to read in the new year? It’s easier than you think. Set yourself up for… Continue Reading Make more time to read in 2015 »
Read MoreCrime fiction short stories for holiday reading
Happy Thanksgiving! The holiday season has officially begun, and while all the parties and family gatherings are fun, you may find yourself with little time to read your favorite crime fiction novel. After all, it’s hard to get wrapped up in a suspense thriller waiting in line at the mall. Instead, put that riveting… Continue Reading Crime fiction short stories for holiday reading »
Read MoreMedical thrillers about epidemics
With stories about Ebola taking center stage in the news, it’s easy to let your imagination get carried away by fears of a national epidemic. After all, thriller writers have been doing just that for years, penning suspenseful novels about deadly pandemics. These medical thrillers each paints a different portrait of what might happen… Continue Reading Medical thrillers about epidemics »
Read MoreThe International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes
Today is the grand opening of The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes at the St. Louis Science Center and for lucky visitors, the game is afoot is a whole new way! This interactive exhibition takes museum guests right into the world of Sherlock Holmes and Victorian-era London to help the infamous detective solve a brand… Continue Reading The International Exhibition of Sherlock Holmes »
Read MoreThe benefits of reading before bedtime
Fans of mystery novels and heart-pounding thrillers know how easy it is to get sucked in to a good book. Before you know it, you’ve been up half the night turning the pages to find out what happens next. While reading a suspenseful novel before bedtime may not be the greatest idea, reading in… Continue Reading The benefits of reading before bedtime »
Read MoreCelebrating Ruth Rendell’s contributions to crime fiction
It was 50 years ago that Ruth Rendell introduced Inspector Wexford to the world, and she’s been making waves in the world of crime fiction ever since. Both a prolific author and sitting member in Britain’s House of Lords for the Labour Party, Rendell mixes compelling crime storylines with social and political commentary and… Continue Reading Celebrating Ruth Rendell’s contributions to crime fiction »
Read MoreHow to help your kids develop a love for reading
It’s September, the kids are back to school – and chances are the complaints about homework are already rolling in. While you’re dealing with the whining and whimpering, you may also be worrying that your kids will never develop the same love for reading you enjoy. Never fear! Whether your child is six or… Continue Reading How to help your kids develop a love for reading »
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