Reading Guides & Advice

You're looking to talk with other readers about books? Where do you turn? Why not start a book club? Or, find out what book clubs are already going online or in your local area. Read on.
Reasons to Read
Reading is one of the most enjoyable activities in life, but you may not have discovered the right reason to pick up that volume and plow through the thick or thin. So, here area a few words of encouragement--in the form of reasons you should read. Of course, there are many more reasons than this... If you'd like to contribute more reasons, please let me know!
How to Find Pleasure in Reading
Imagine yourself walking along a deserted seashore, hiking to the top of mountains, sleeping in a field of flowers, finding love, or chasing after an elusive criminal mind. Works of literature--novels, short stories, poems, and plays--are filled with these many moments. As you read through the pages, discover the pleasure of reading--enjoyment that can last a lifetime.
Book Lights
Book lights are essential for every book lover. These lights are perfect for reading while you're on the road, reading in bed, or just enjoying your individual reading in the dark. Here's are top picks for book lights.
Book Search
If you're searching for books, this page offers you a free, easy-to-use solution! Explore the world of literature--one book search at a time.
Bookmark Collections
Bookmarks are more than just accessories to mark your place in a book. Collect bookmarks with literary quotations, famous works of art, interesting designs, literary scenes, and graphics/photographs of famous writers. A good bookmark can enhance your reading experience. Here are a few bookmarks to start you on your road to discovery...
Books Made Into Movies
Great classics like Tolkien's Lord of the Rings and Homer's Iliad have been made into movies. Of course, it's nothing new. Over the years, many fantastic movies have been based on literary classics: Mark Twain's Adventures of Huckleberry Finn, Edith Wharton's House of Mirth, Louisa May Alcott's Little Women, Charlotte Bronte's Jane Eyre, Victor Hugo's Les Miserables, and Washington Irving's The Legend of Sleeping Hollow. Discover the books!
How to Keep a Reading Log
A reading log is a great place to react to what you read. You can find out exactly how you feel about the characters; you may gain insight about the theme and plot; and you can expand your overall enjoyment of the literature.
Journals
Journals are a great way to track what you read, and record what your impressions. Some of these journals also offer prompts and questions related to your reading experience. Enjoy your reading experience even more by writing about it! You'll also have great ideas and specific examples for essays, reports, studying, or just for your own personal enjoyment. Remember what you read!
Magnifiers: See What You Read
Magnifiers are essential resources for every reader, no matter what your age. With just a simple device, you can spare your eyes the discomfort and strain of squinting to see that small print on the page. When you're studying textbooks and literary classics all day and all night, even the best eyes could use assistance. Here, you'll find a few magnifiers that should help you read.

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