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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)”

As the calendar year switches and the little scribbles from 2021 to 2022 begin, I wanted to take a different approach to my content and make it more of a personal feel.  For this blog post, I wanted to discuss what I learned in the past year. Lesson #1 Don’t underestimate myself. Other than writingContinue reading “What I Learned in 2021”

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”

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”

Some may know the phrase “something they want, something they need, something to wear, something to read” to guide Christmas gift buyers, instructing them to purchase something their recipient wants, something they need, clothes for them to wear, and a book for them to read.

One of the best things about reading is the community formed through literature. Whether it’s from a book club, seeing regulars in the library, or chatting with strangers about their favorite books, it’s a language that is easily understood amongst avid readers. Aside from writing for Our Future Reads, I’m also a part-time waitress. So,Continue reading “Suggestions from Strangers”

The holiday season—often thought of as the Christmas season—is a time of giving, family, and charity for many people. However, we sometimes forget, as we give thanks for our friends, families, and neighbors, to also celebrate what makes us unique. Many different holidays occur this time of year, and, of course, some cultures and religionsContinue reading “5 Non-Christmas Books For Your Winter Holiday Reading List”

The South Carolina Department of Education once referred to the engaged reader as someone who is “fully immersed physically, mentally, and emotionally” in their reading material.1 But what is an engaged reader really? Of course, we know a reader is someone who reads. In this case, a reader is someone who is reading a book, a piece of literature. But how is one engaged with the literature they are reading? And why is engagement important?

During my teenage years, Agatha Christie’s mysteries were my staple brain-food. Christie’s ingenuine study of human psychology, her candor in dismantling every