Written by I want to read. I want to read the piles of books: classics, fantasy, literature, history on my bookshelf, but a mental block is stopping me. This feeling that I don’t have enough time or energy. I love the idea of annotating, of having a conversation with a book, but this also holds me back […]
I waited for 8 months on my library's waiting list for the audiobook. It wasn't bad but it's not what I wanted it to be. I don't know what I wanted it to be really, but I at least wanted to like the characters. They felt so…. flat. I initially was drawn to the book […]
As we know only too well, reading books is considered the fundamental ingredient for moving from mental inferiority to inspiring intelligence. However, as a person who had been preaching book-reading for years, I recently shifted my trajectory from reading 40 books per year to finishing nearly 0. What caused this big step backward? Let’s find out… […]
Maybe I’ve read too many mysteries, but in one word this book was: Trite. The book was marketed as some of sensational thriller with an unexpected plot twist that will make your jaw drop. Yet, the plot was an overused and trite story of a woman who married the perfect guy but he turns out […]
Portrait of a scholar (Archimedes?). Domenico Fetti, 1620. Early life and education Archimedes was born into a family connected to the ruling elite of Syracuse. In his work ‘The Sand-Reckoner’, Archimedes gives his father’s name as Phidias, an astronomer about whom nothing else is known, it is assumed this is what likely sparked Archimedes’ early […]
Breadcrumb Trail Links Entertainment Books Local Arts Music Vancouver-based artist, author and activist Nikita Carter has released a new memoir. Published Oct 16, 2024 • Last updated 18 minutes ago • 4 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Trans woman musician and author […]
Certain books hold special memories for us- maybe because of nostalgia since they take us back to much simpler periods in our lives and some because they helped us evolve or encouraged us to think from the other perspective. Some of them for me are: Harry Potter- Had so many life lessons without being preachy […]
123rf In today’s fast-paced world, having a solid understanding of financial literacy is essential. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to refine your skills, these five books offer invaluable insights to help you manage your money better. Let’s dive into the must-reads for anyone serious about improving their financial knowledge. 1. “Rich Dad Poor […]
“I felt like I had done all the threads I could do,” she says. “The rest of my industry finally started saying, ‘Hmm, we do have a diversity problem.’ I felt like, ‘Okay, my work is done. I moved the needle. What’s next?’” By February 2023, she started ideating what became Haute Heritage. (That wasn’t […]
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