The Value Of Paperback Book Clubs - I'm one of those people who reads anything I can get my hands on. Novels, magazines, newspapers, you name it. If it has print on it and is within my reach, I'll eventually get around to reading it! While other people are busy building up collections of CDs and DVDs, I spend my money building up my reading library. I purchase more than 100 books per year, and have a collection that numbers in the thousands right now.

Allure Of Mystery Books - There seems to be some reason why I don’t like to read mystery books. This is something that I don’t understand, because when I was a child I loved them. There was a series of book about a girl named Trixie Beldon, and I could not get enough of them. I read a few of the Nancy Drew books, but I found that I preferred Trixie. These books are ones that I hope to buy for my daughter,

7th Book Of Harry Potter - Anyone who has not heard of the Harry Potter series must have been living on Mars! The series began in 1997 and concluded ten years later with the 7th book of Harry Potter, titled Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. It was the fastest selling book in history and has been published in 93 countries. The excitement for fans was tangible with people lining up at bookstores on the launch date.

Mystery Books - In my opinion, there is nothing better than curling up on the couch with a mug of hot chocolate and one of my many mystery books. I could spend hours trying to solve the crimes and mysteries before I reach the end of the book. I am the first to admit it – mystery books are one of my weaknesses. Well, most of them are my weakness. There are some mystery books that just don’t suit my fancy too much. But, I

Colin Powell Biography - Climbing the ladder in politics and the military has not always been easy for people of color. Various Colin Powell biography books tell the story of the ex-soldier and politician, beginning with his humble roots and detailing his rise to high office. He was born in Harlem in 1937 to parents who had emigrated from Jamaica and grew up in the Bronx area of New York City.

A Million Little Pieces - Oprah Winfrey may be one of the most known women in the entire world. She’s gained respect almost everywhere she’s gone. Her talk show is idolized by millions of women around the world. If Oprah recommends a particular brand of lotion – people rush out to buy it. If Oprah tells people what book to read – it zooms up the New York Times best seller’s list in no time at all. Not so long ago, Oprah broke away

Paperback Book Clubs - There are plenty of us who would rather read than watch television. While public libraries and bookstores might hardly be exhausted, libraries don't usually stock the latest bestsellers and bookstores can be an expensive resource. Some people are just hooked on reading and that's an excellent habit. Reading increases your knowledge, is highly entertaining and keeps your mind active. Joining paperback

Actors Biography - For most ordinary people, a biography would not be nearly as interesting as the day to day activities of their lives. They may have fun going to the movies, playing amateur baseball with friends, taking that yearly summer vacation, or whatever, but it does not necessarily make for interesting reading. An actors biography, however, is a different kind of thing altogether. Actors biographies – even those of minor or

Albert Camus - Reading the stranger by Albert Camus was a particularly eye-opening experience in my young life. I wasn't very familiar with the existentialists at the time. Of course, I had read No Exit by Sartre, but I have had sort of mixed feelings about it. He seemed to be saying some pretty obvious things and taking himself very seriously with them. I'm not saying Sartre was a

One Book Review Does Not Tell The Whole Tale - Book lovers are always on the lookout for a new good read. Sometimes, a recommendation from a trusted friend is all you need. You may also pick up a book based on a good review from a critic you find reliable. However, just as with movies, many book gems go unnoticed by the big name critics and you can miss

Choose Your Own Adventure Books - Interactive books are very much in fashion. The reader likes to feel involved in the story, even determining the outcome. They are particularly popular with the young. The Choose Your Own Adventure book series is one of the most successful series of game books to be produced. The original publication run was from 1979 until 1998 and was published by Bantam Books. The first title was The

Harlequin Romance - There is something to be said for the occasional dose of romance in any relationship. The problem is that we are often sure that we are not getting as much as other couples, and that something is lacking in our relationship. Truthfully, most people are not romantic on a day to day basis, but find small ways to slip it in when the timing is right.

Graphic Novels - The first graphic novel that I ever read was Sandman by Neil Gaiman. Like many people not weaned on comics, I had little exposure to the genre until this fantastic breakout artist turned me on to what was going on in comic books. Graphic novels, if you don't know, are longer comic books. Some of them are made as complete stories in and of

Great Expectations - One of the best storytellers in the English language is the novelist, Charles Dickens. He is feted for writing gripping, believable tales with wonderful characters. His book, Great Expectations is often cited as a favorite amongst Dickens fans. Many of his stories involve the struggle of working class people to better themselves. Sometimes,

Reading Books - When I went into the first parent teacher conference for my daughter, her teacher gave me a glowing review and reminded me that one of the best things I could be doing with her is reading books. This is something that we have been doing ever since she has been old enough to focus her eyes on a picture, even if she wasn’t yet old enough to understand what the words meant. Reading was something we did with her all of

Rediscovering Choose Your Own Adventure Books - Do you remember choose your own adventure books? When I was a kid, I used to love them. At a certain age, they could really immerse me in the story more than any other books I had read up to that point.  The story would take you to a cliffhanger and then give you a variety of different choices. Depending on what choice you made, You would have to flip to a different

Short Stories - I have always loved short stories, ever since I was very young. Of course, when I was a kid the short tales that I read were mostly fantasy. I loved folklore, mythology ,and anything else that involved fantastic creatures or other worlds. It seems that my tastes have changed a lot over the years, and