I started high school more than (gulp) 25 years ago. Things have changed a lot with history since then. Sure, history itself has not changed, but the way we talk and think about it has. We’ve learned more information, and there are a lot more books out since then that give voice to lived experiences
Month: January 2022
Are you someone who can’t see a Little Free Library without stopping and taking a peek inside? Are you a steward of a Little Free Library in your town, yard, apartment building, or organization? Or do you simply keep a tote bag of books in your car so that you can fill up your favorite
I had a trip planned to the Twin Cities, Minnesota. Like many trips in the last few years, this trip was canceled at the last minute. It’s especially unfortunate, as this trip was actually to begin a children’s book writing degree, and the Twin Cities are such a lovely place, chock full of kid lit
Some of my favorite presents are books from friends who have carefully thought about what I enjoy and personalize the recommendation for me. Books are art, and art is subjective. This means it truly takes consideration to recommend a book to someone. I mean, there are so many things tangible and intangible that make someone
We as a society believe mothers to be the patron saints of love and care, a demographic that can never be in the wrong. But aren’t mothers too complex to be boxed into outdated models of femininity glorified by popular culture? Are they truly the wondrous collective that sacrifices themselves for the greater good of
If you’ve spent any time reading through book challenges over the last year, one of the groups you’ve likely encountered by name numerous times — and will encounter in the links below — is Moms for Liberty. But who or what exactly is the Moms for Liberty movement? Established in January 2021, the conservative nonprofit
We shared the news earlier this week that the Ridgeland, Mississippi, mayor Gene McGee was choosing to withhold $110,000 in funds to the public library until they removed all “homosexual materials.” The library is fighting back, reminding the mayor the library serves all residents, not just those with the same beliefs he holds. The Friends
BookClubbish Today’s edition of Daily Deals is sponsored by BookClubbish. Today’s Featured Deals In Case You Missed Yesterday’s Most Popular Deals Previous Daily Deals Cinderella is Dead by Kalynn Bayron for $2.99 The Nine Lives of Rose Napolitano by Donna Freitas for $1.99 A Visit from the Goon Squad by Jennifer Egan for $2.99 The
Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavour Johnnie Walker recently launched a limited-edition scotch from its Johnnie Walker reserves. The Johnnie Walker Masters of Flavor is aged for at least 48 years and only 288 bottles will be released. This means it is an extremely limited run and that makes it an incredibly rare Scotch. Johnnie Walker
“Reborn” The New Collection by Juana Martin The famous designer from Cordoba returns in person to the Haute Couture Fashion Week in Paris, with a proposal that invites us to get excited about Spring again. Inspired by Spring, Reborn is a parallelism with the force that nature has to come back to life. Very elaborate
The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach: Pure Luxury in Miami Even if you don’t spend a week at The Ritz-Carlton, South Beach, do stop in for a drink, because there are cool hotel bars and then there’s Lapidus: The statuario marble bar stands beneath a chandelier cut like sprawling golden branches. Mirrors, mood lighting, and patterned vintage
The Spa at Madeline: Paradise In Telluride Though I admit I’m given to hyperbolic statements, my massage at Madeline Hotel & Residences, Auberge Resorts Collection, a recently renovated five-star property in Telluride, Colorado, really was the best massage of my life. My therapist Adrianna gave me the “Alpine Remedy Muscle Relief” treatment—deep, targeted pressure with arnica-infused
Chiara Ferragni Became the New Hublot Global Ambassador Over the past decade, Chiara Ferragni has soared to widespread recognition as one of the smartest, most ubiquitous and innovative names in the fashion industry. Initially as a blogger, and subsequently as a fashion designer, model, TV presenter and more. She has consistently followed her passions and
The iconic Audemars Piguet Royal Oak timepieces have returned! The first Royal Oak timepiece from the house of Audemars Piguet was created in 1972 by the legendary Gerald Genta. The first luxury steel sports watch to hit the market, and despite being into the Quartz crisis in its early years, the watch has grown to
The most Iconic items that were named after even iconic women Women are an inseparable part of the fashion industry. About 54% of the world’s sales is accounted to women and its growing. From Mona Lisa to Audrey Hepburn, women are not only the consumers but also the inspiration for various designers that eventually turned
How to Choose the Right Countertop Surface for Your Kitchen If you’re planning a kitchen renovation project for your home, one of the crucial decisions you’ll need to make is picking out the right countertop surface for your space. There are plenty of building materials to choose from, with differences in everything from the durability
Colorado Blue Spruce and 7 Native Trees for Your Landscape Design While we all love a garden bursting with colorful flowers and plants, no landscape design is truly complete without trees. Incorporating native trees into your landscape is an ideal way to add beautiful shades of green, a touch of diversity, and even strength to
How To Choose a Car For Long Trips In addition to convenience and safety, which are so valuable in urban conditions, a car for travel should have such a quality as reliability to a large extent. How to choose a car for long trips? Which parameters are the most important? Read on the article. And
History lives and breathes, not only within us but also as we uncover new ways to see and understand the past. These picture books introduce young readers to fresh, vital perspectives on Black history. ★ Born on the Water Readers are in for a sweeping history lesson that spans centuries in The 1619 Project: Born
Readers who revel in sweet and swoony stories will be won over by this trio of tales that celebrate adoration and affection. Golden Boys Gabe, Sal, Reese and Heath have been best friends for as long as they can remember. They’re all high achievers and the only openly gay boys at Gracemont High School. But
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