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2016’s Most Inspirational Person

She Became Inspiration for Millions ‘Tis the season for giving, and this time of year it’s easy to get wrapped up in finding the perfect gift. However, after hearing about Danish aid worker Anja Ringgren Loven, I was reminded of what is truly important so, for this article, I decided to write about her and… Continue reading 2016’s Most Inspirational Person

Christmas Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

Christmas is coming and you still have no idea what someone on your list might like? Here’s a few ideas! Novel Tea Club Keep Christmas coming all year long, and by that, I mean signing up the literary lover in your life to a book subscription box. The Novel Tea Club is a monthly subscription box… Continue reading Christmas Gift Ideas for Book Lovers

The Handmaid’s Tale

Gilead — the name of a terrifying society formerly known as the United States of America. If you haven’t read Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaiden’s Tale, you should. The web is flooded with people comparing it to the current and possible future state of things since Trump’s election. In her novel, which is set in a… Continue reading The Handmaid’s Tale

THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE

Paul Beatty has become the first ever American to win the prestigious Man Booker Prize for his book, The Sellout. Established in 1969, the winner of the Man Booker receives £50,000 or currently $81,465.81 Canadian dollars to be exact. For those authors that were shortlisted, £2,500 or $4,073.94 is awarded to each of them. The five… Continue reading THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE

Book Club: From Boring To Bestseller

The best-selling novel The Girl on the Train, which spent 16 weeks at the top of The New York Times Fiction Best Sellers list, is about to hit the silver screen. The gripping thriller follows that of a woman who is battling alcoholism and depression sees something unthinkable happen in a house she passes while… Continue reading Book Club: From Boring To Bestseller

Own A Piece of Potter’s World

Hold onto your broomsticks, Harry Potter’s house has just come up for sale. Okay, technically Potter just lived in a cupboard under the stairs (thankfully, later he got a bedroom all to himself) at Four Privet Drive, but nevertheless the house played an important part in Potter’s life, and now it can be all yours.… Continue reading Own A Piece of Potter’s World

A few inspiring acts of kindness to give you a boost

The news has been filled with so many tragic stories lately, I thought I would write about something a little different this week. Today, unexpected acts of kindness are rare, but these stories of people being selfless are a timeless reminder that things aren’t always so bad. Here are a few of my favorite inspiring and uplifting news… Continue reading A few inspiring acts of kindness to give you a boost

Is body-shaming the new Olympic sport?

The Olympics is a time to admire and celebrate human excellence in sport, yet there are people out there who are still able to find fault in the athletes. These people criticizing the men and women who have dedicated countless hours to their sport do so sat behind a computer screen judging these athletes on,… Continue reading Is body-shaming the new Olympic sport?

Mental Health Greeting Cards

Despite our increasing awareness and acceptance of mental illness in today’s society, we have yet to develop a language that enables us to speak openly and compassionately to those who are suffering. Two Australian sisters, Trudy and Sam, intend to change that. When the son of Sam’s close friend attempted suicide, Sam found herself at… Continue reading Mental Health Greeting Cards