Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month

Throughout the month of March, we celebrate Women of all kinds in their different and individual bodies. To be reminded of the ladies we have around us and in the books we read, here is a list of books that you should read during Women’s History Month. Each book is written by a female authorContinue reading “Books to Celebrate Women’s History Month”

Grammar and Literacy: A Deep Dive

Grammar and literacy go hand in hand. Understanding grammar is the key to unlocking the secrets of the written word. Without a firm grasp on grammar, it is impossible to become literate. In the English speaking world, we place a high emphasis on developing literacy. And for good reason. Being literate can make life easierContinue reading “Grammar and Literacy: A Deep Dive”

A Summary of What We Learned With OFR So Far

Books have always been special to me. I remember going to the library as a middle schooler and beelining to the young adult section in search of my next read. I can still imagine that library so vividly, the arrangement of the books on the shelf, and the excitement of searching through them. I wasContinue reading “A Summary of What We Learned With OFR So Far”

Required Summer Reading: Yay or Nay?

Your back in high school and the clock ticks as the school year ends and Summer begins! Until…your teacher places a list of five books with a bold, capitalized title on top REQUIRED SUMMER READING! It’s a topic discussed every Summer between students, teachers, and parent Facebook forums but all for different reasons. The studentsContinue reading “Required Summer Reading: Yay or Nay?”

A Reflection on the Books I Read In 2021

I’m a bit embarrassed to admit I didn’t read that many books last year, and many of the ones I did read were school assignments. However, the books I read last year underscored the importance of integrating reading into my everyday life and fueled one of my 2022 resolutions: read more books! I love toContinue reading “A Reflection on the Books I Read In 2021”

The Books I Got For Christmas (And Some Recommendations For Your 2022 Reading List)

I was one of the lucky ones: I got a lot of books for Christmas. Like usual, there wasn’t many gifts I wanted this year, so I instead tasked my relatives with buying me some books. There was a catch, however; I didn’t specify what types or genres of books I wanted. Exhausted by collegeContinue reading “The Books I Got For Christmas (And Some Recommendations For Your 2022 Reading List)”

The mysterious disappearance of best-selling novelist Agatha Christie

The mysterious disappearance: On December 3, 1926, when the dark night was lit only by the moon, the queen of mysteries, Agatha Christie, kissed her daughter and walked out her door, and disappeared without a trace. 1000 Policemen and 15000 Civilian volunteers sought to find the best-selling author. After several days with no lead, theyContinue reading “The mysterious disappearance of best-selling novelist Agatha Christie”

5 Books to Assist Your New Year’s Resolutions

New Year’s resolutions are a yearly tradition for many. Most people like to set goals at the top of the year, a promise to be better and improve their health or lifestyle choices in the next 12 months to come. However, almost just as many give up their resolutions, often within the first 32 daysContinue reading “5 Books to Assist Your New Year’s Resolutions”