“But some day you will be old enough to start reading fairy tales again.” C. S. Lewis When it comes to spreading the festive cheer, nothing quite compares to these timeless tales guaranteed to leave the readers with that warm…
10 Fictional Characters That Will Keep You Entertained This Christmas
From feisty and exuberant to outright peculiar, these ten book characters jump off the pages of your favourite books to provide you with the first-class entertainment during this festive season. Daisy Miller (Daisy Miller by Henry James) For Daisy Miller,…
13 Scary Stories to haunt you this Halloween
It is that time of the year again, when the boundary between the worlds of the living and the dead become blurred. With Halloween looming, restless ghosts, insatiable immortals and other creatures of the night transcend from another world to…
Roald Dahl at 100: The Greatest 10 Books of All Time
This month, book lovers around the world come together to celebrate 100 years since the birth of Roald Dahl- the world’s number one storyteller, whose trademark sense of humour has captivated generations of readers. And to mark the occasion, we…
12 High School Books You Should Re-read as an Adult
Did reading High School books feel more like a chore rather than a thrilling past time? Or maybe you were too young or too impatient to fully appreciate the humour and the drama of an adult life? Then perhaps you…
150 Years of Beatrix Potter
This month marks 150 years since the birth of Beatrix Potter, an English writer, a skilful illustrator and the creator of the most beloved children’s books of all time. And today we invite you to celebrate the occasion by indulging in these charming Edwardian tales that…
13 Books for Your Summer Vacation
Nothing says ‘summer’ quite like enjoying the sunshine with an ice-cold lemonade in one hand and a gripping book in other. Whether you are planning on hitting the beach with friends or soaking up Vitamin D at the back of…
Shakespeare 400: 10 Best Plays of All Time
2016 has been proclaimed by many as the Year of Language and Literature for marking some important literary milestones in history and 400th anniversary of the death of William Shakespeare crowns them all! People from around the world unite in…
Spring Break 2016
With spring break in full swing, some will head to the lake parties, some will rave at Coachella, while others will escape the city grip to the Hamptons. But wherever you go, nothing will enhance your spring vacation like a…
12 Must-Read Books for Black History Month
This month the world celebrates Black History with its dark chapters and glory days. For those of you who crave insight and escapism, we have selected 12 books ranging from brutally candid memoirs to award-winning fiction based on actual events…
10 Inspirational Women who Broke the Rules
Helen Keller in The Story of My Life One of the most inspirational autobiographies ever written, The story of My Life represents a timeless tribute to human courage and will power. Having lost her vision and hearing in infancy, Miss Keller…
The 12 Most Anticipated Books to Movies Adaptations of 2016
Whether you are a hardcore fan of breathtaking adventure, or just can’t get enough of all-consuming drama with its shocking twists and turns, the year 2016 holds something for everyone. From dystopian trilogies like The 5th Wave and Allegiant, to classic tales and thrillers like Alice Through the Looking Glass and The Girl on The