In 2018, a survey from the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) showed that 28 million American adults read poetry in 2017. That’s the highest on record in the 15 years since NEA initiated the Survey of Public Participation in the Arts (SPPA) and doubled from 2012 when NEA conducted the last SPPA. When you…
If you’ve gone into a bookstore and wondered why books are so expensive, you’re not alone. It can be confusing to suddenly witness such a widely affordable product turn into a luxury that few can afford. Have writers and publishing companies simply become greedier, or are there other reasons book prices have gone up? Here…
If you have a long commute or some spare time, you may be wondering if you should pick up a book and read or spend that time listening to a podcast. Both mediums can be entertaining and informative, but which is better? Whether a book or a podcast is better depends on personal preference and…
Whether you’re an author, publisher, or reader, you may have heard of (or even engaged in) the debate on how accessible books should be to the general public. Should all books be free without exception, or should they only be accessible under certain conditions? Here’s my take on the matter. Not all books should be…
Do you love adventure, mythology, and action? If so, the Percy Jackson series is perfect for you! There are three series in the Percy Jackson fictional universe, and each book is filled with excitement and suspense. There are five Percy Jackson books and ten additional books written in the same universe, plus several additional related…
Initially published in 2005 by Stephenie Meyer, the Twilight Saga continues to be a top-rated book series loved by teens and adults alike. The series is intended for children 12 years and older because it does contain elements of violence and sexuality. There are seven books in the Twilight series: Twilight, Midnight Sun, Life and…
