From “bookworms” to “library rats,” every culture has its own quirky name for readers. Some cute, some savage, all very relatable.
Books are making the biggest cultural come back of the 21st Century taking the centre stage in the arts scene.
From “bookworms” to “library rats,” every culture has its own quirky name for readers. Some cute, some savage, all very relatable.
Punctuation isn’t just commas and full stops; meet the interrobang, the asterism, and more symbols that add personality to your writing.
Happy World Art Day! Take inspiration from Alfred Joseph Frueh, who turned a love letter into a fold-out art gallery, proving creativity can live on paper.
Librarian trapped. SWAT deployed. Negotiators baffled. Turns out the real criminal was feathers, rage, and an absolute refusal to share a hallway.
Happy World Poetry Day! From bedside books to group chats, poetry fits anywhere. Read what moves you and let language surprise you.
Explore the world’s most defiant Minecraft map. The Uncensored Library preserves the work of silenced journalists in a breathtaking digital monument.
Discover how the Reed City Library turned its space into a festive workshop, sparking creativity through simple Christmas craft activities for kids.
Discover creative ways to engage students in your library, from literary ornament workshops to festive community service projects, this holiday season.
Discover how Rathaus-Buchhandlung, one of Germany’s smallest bookshops, has become a giant success story and a must-see attraction near Frankfurt.
Meet Nobuo Okano, the Japanese artisan whose delicate book restorations revive fragile, battered volumes and preserve the memories they carry.
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