As winter beckons, shut out the long dark nights, light the fire, and settle down with a tale from the great supernatural short story writers. This article suggests seven spine-chilling short stories from the early masters of the genre. From Poe to Edith Wharton via Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, this selection spans the Golden Age of supernatural short fiction. | Read More →

This article provides a list of the best travel books. This list covers Wild Horses of the Summer Sun: A Memoir of Iceland, The Alchemist, and Unlikely Destinations. In addition, this article discusses The Salt Path, Vagabonding, A Woman Alone, Travel Tales from Around the Globe, and Lands of Lost Borders: A Journey on the Silk Road. | Read More →

There seems to be a version of the Bible for every type of mindset, cause, or perspective. In 2008, Harper Collins produced the Green Bible. The Green Bible, crafted with environmentally friendly materials, was published to harness the power of the "green movement." Within its pages, the Green Bible highlights scriptures which point to the environment and man's responsibility to care for it. This article gives a brief rundown of the Green Bible and explains why it wasn't a success for Harper Collins. | Read More →

When they read this concise article, people learn about the advantages of magazines with no advertising. These publications can provide more useful content and avoid the biased writing that sponsors encourage. They also prioritize the satisfaction of readers rather than advertisers. | Read More →

Traveling is expensive and requires time off from work, but you can read any time and anywhere, often for free. Escaping into a good book is an excellent form of self care. Here are three major cities you might want to visit on your next vacation and the books that can take you there while you're waiting. | Read More →

This is an annotated list of 13 lesser-known services offered by public libraries across North America. It highlights the fact that a library card gives its holder free access to much more than just books. Library patrons can enjoy everything from online streaming services to use of 3D printers and recording studios. The piece ends by encouraging people to check out what their local libraries have to offer. | Read More →