A lot of us have a love-hate relationship with Winter. We anticipate cozy nights by the fire with a good book, sipping comforting delicious winter warmers, snuggled into wooly socks and heated blankets, whilst awaiting the first settled snow on the ground. Early nights seem inviting. Eventually, however, the cold winter nights become dark and …
Aah. The sound of rain. Is there anything more inviting for a book lover but a rainy day to stay home, cozy it up with a warm blanket, a hot cup of cocoa, a candlelit ambiance and a book. Sadly, as we enter Spring, we’re saying goodbye to the rainy season to make way for …
“The mystery of life isn’t a problem to solve, but a reality to experience.” As bookworms, bibliophiles, or ravenous readers — whichever term you choose for yourself — don’t we experience so many mind-blowing realities? The Dune books by Frank Herbert have often been described as life changing or at least modifying readers’ outlook on …
I love a used bookstore. An old windowed door tucked into an unassuming city block, worn carpet with faded caution tape marking unexpected stairs between rooms full to bursting with shelves and tables of books. Here and there, barely used hardcovers almost shimmer; small beacons amidst volumes that have settled into the distinctive yellow of …
Springtime brings with it a celebration that unites the globe: International Children’s Book Day. Originating in 1967, this cherished tradition is primarily celebrated by schools and libraries, which each year a wide range of creative programs are put in place to spark a passion for reading among young minds. For them, books serve as an …
Imagine: You’re curled up in your reading nook with an inviting novel. As you become engrossed in the story, imagination takes centre stage. You’re transported to another realm, swept up in the delight of the story, and reality fades away. That is the essence of “Elysian.”
Empowering conversations and deep understanding, the Human Library invites people to become ‘books’ that open worlds of diverse perspectives. It challenges prejudices with every story shared.
Books, in their quiet, steadfast presence, invite us to explore worlds both far-reaching and intimately close. From the icy expanses of polar lands to the lush density of jungle trees, each book is a vessel, a train, a zoo, or a garden waiting to be discovered. As the captains of our own adventures, we chart …
We readers and linguaphiles often find ourselves pausing to appreciate a particularly beautiful word or phrase. We savor the feel of it in our mouths, rather like a gourmand at a five-star Michelin restaurant. We hold it up to the light to see the colors it reflects; we note it down to include in a …
Terry Pratchett’s remarkable works and timeless wisdom keep us coming back for more, a testament to his never-ending magic.
