Category: Books & Writing

If you’re a new parent, you can get a lot of valuable information, lift your spirits, solve problems, find healthful recipes and ease your worries all in one shot, simply by picking up one of the parenting magazines you’ll find on any newsstand, bookstore or supermarket. Even “seasoned” parents would do well to take a […]

It may not be on your mind in high school, but there will soon come a time when you’ll need to ditch your text books. These babies can really start to crowd your space if you keep them all. Oh, if you’re wondering what I’m talking about, I was just rambling on about college life. […]

During the past decade, Harry Potter books have captured the hearts and imaginations of children and adults alike, around the world. The beautiful and whimsical cover art beckons the reader into the magical world of Harry Potter. The fantasy, fairytale look invites the
bookstore browser to pick up the book and take a look inside. The […]

I have always had this problem with bookstores. You see, I love books, but I can never keep my reading list in my head. When I go to a bookstore, I always forget which books I want to buy. I usually think of them later, but by then it is always too late. I will […]

I used to love to go to the book dumpster and dive in. The book dumpster was not actually a dumpster. That was what we called it, but it was actually a series of trash bins behind a local used bookstore. It was amazing how much they threw out. Occasionally, you could find real gems […]

Most women have some degree of interest in fashion, from just wanting to stay “modern”, if not quite up to date, to those of us with more than a passing fancy, wanting to know what the latest must have items are. If you’re one with a passion for fashion, fashion magazines offer a world of […]

When I was in school, homework was my nemesis.  I hated it with such a passion, especially because I thought it was keeping me from doing much more exciting things.  Everything from math to phonics made me want to tear every homework paper to shreds and run outside to play.  The worst had to be […]

Hollywood and entertainment has a certain allure to those of us not gifted enough to be one of the big screen stars. We avidly follow every activity of the celebrity participants of the entertainment world. From weddings to marriage mishaps, from child stars to grown-up glamor, from breaking scandals to joyous recovery stories, reading about […]