Friday, January 27, 2023.
Reading is such an incredible pastime. Books can whisk you off to other worlds and inspire you with knew knowledge and new experiences.
But even the most avid readers are susceptible to that dreaded chapter of the book lover's life: the reading slump.
Check out three tips for getting back into reading — plus 14 page-turning books sure to end your reading slump!
Thursday, January 5, 2023.
January 5th is a day to celebrate our winged friends. Birds play an essential part in ecosystems around the world — plus they're fascinating (and beautiful) to watch from the window.
Introduce young readers to the joy of birds with some of our favorite bird-themed reads! Take an aerial tour of children's literature to find feathery facts, avian adventures, and more.
Monday, October 10, 2022.
It's fall, the season of colorful leaves, cozy sweaters, and curling up with a good book and a nice, warm drink. But which book — and what drink?
Whether you drink tea, coffee, or something stronger, take a tour through some of our booksellers' favorite fall drink pairings. Discover some of our team's favorite autumn reads and the drink pairings that make them shine.
Monday, September 19, 2022.
Welcome to Banned Books Week! What banned books are you and your family reading — and what are your thoughts on book censorship?
Explore Banned books Week at Brilliant Books to:
• Learn more about book bans
• Find the top 10 banned books of last year
• And play our very own Banned Books Bingo for Young Readers!
Tuesday, August 23, 2022.
Tsundoku is a Japanese word that means acquiring reading materials but letting them pile up on one's bookshelf without reading them. This “anti-library” can sit and build for months, years, and, gulp, decades. Why are these books unread and why are you keeping them around?!
Read Mike's article about the value of unread books, and explore some of the unopened books on his shelf!
Tuesday, August 9, 2022.
Happy Book Lovers' Day!
This is a day for the readers, the writers, the shelf-fillers, and the page-sniffers. It's for the library-goers, the bookstore explorers, and the people with strong opinions about breaking spines.
Explore our Book Lovers collection below to find brilliant books about books, plus stylish accessories to broadcast your love for reading!
Friday, July 15, 2022.
The beginning of every story comes far before its first word. Read Caitlin's lastest article, and uncover the intriguing stories behind some of literature's most iconic works.
Tuesday, July 5, 2022.
Books can take you all kinds of places — across borders, oceans, and even galaxies! So today, in honor of summer vacation (or dreams of summer vacation), we're taking you on a literary road trip!
From classics to new releases, explore books set across the United States. Where are you headed next?
Friday, July 1, 2022.
What does Google Maps have to do with reading? For Mike, it is a great tool to add visuals to book scenes and explore the various locations through which a book brings you.
Join Mike and jump into the sceneries of literature, from Hobbiton to Green Gables to the castle of Vlad the Impaler, the real-life inspiration for Dracula!
Thursday, April 28, 2022.
Have you ever finished a book and immediately thought to yourself "what did I just read?!" Well we certainly have!
Explore some of our favorite books that are curious, mystifying, extraordinary, and just plain weird. These books will definitely have you thinking long after the final page.
