#BreaktheBias books on International Women’s Day
International Women’s Day is on March 8 and it is a time to celebrate the achievements of amazing women and work towards creating a gender equal world. This year’s theme is Break the Bias, a movement to empower people to take responsibility for their thoughts and actions and speak up against bias in our communities, […]
“You Are a Reader” theme picked for World Book Day 2022 to get more kids reading
It’s the 25th anniversary of World Book Day in the United Kingdom and Ireland, which was celebrated in the US yesterday. What began as a UNESCO-sponsored day on April 23, 1995, has expanded to more than 100 countries worldwide, a global celebration of reading for pleasure. For the March celebration, it’s an occasion to appreciate […]
Rebirth of Ukrainian literature: Top authors from Ukraine
We live in harrowing times. As the country faces horrific conflict, we remember the incredible people living in the region or have a connection to the area. The following writers emerged following the Soviet Union, showcasing truths and highlighting the importance of arts and creativity in helping us understand the situation better. 📚 Moscoviad – […]
Awesome anti-Valentine’s Day reads
For many people out there, the Hallmark holiday of Valentine’s Day is just the kind of norm-confirming, rude baloney that deserves to be relegated to the back of the calendar. Hence, we’re here to help! Here are some books that will get you through this irritating, “romance”-focused, is-it-over-yet ordeal of a day. 📚 Why Not […]
Awe-inspiring Women in STEM books
The International Day of Women and Girls in Science on February 11 allows us to honour women’s significant achievements in science and place a much-needed focus on girls entering Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) careers. One of the best ways to support them is to know their names and buy their work, where possible. […]
Top reads from experts for Black History Month
“We have to talk about liberating minds as well as liberating society”. Angela Davis February is Black History Month, so I turn to some of the formidable organisations and personalities who know these works of fiction and nonfiction best. The daughter of a librarian, Janet Webster Jones began Source Booksellers in Detroit, Michigan, and is […]
Top five bestselling Thich Nhat Hanh books
Thich Nhat Hanh was a Vietnamese Zen master, who died at the age of 95 on January 22, 2022. The Buddhist monk and peace activist is the author of several bestsellers, and during the Vietnam War, Nhat Hanh was the chairman of the Vietnamese Peace delegations. Before his death, he was the head of Plum […]
What are the best books on civil disobedience?
We’re back with our second season this week, and in the full swing of tackling tricky subjects. Political dissent has a long and vibrant history accross the globe, and there are tons of great books about protesting, picketing, and raising your voice against injustices — and they’ll not only inspire you, they’ll help you put […]
New nonfiction books to read from the Spring Penguin collection
This Spring, Penguin Random House brings to you the most anticipated releases coming out this year! From taking a careful look into racial violence and consciousness to scrutinising body politics, get ahead of the line with some of these recommendations! Penguin General 📚 Intact: A Defence of the Unmodified Body – Clare Chambers 📚 Reality+: […]
Best self-help, memoirs, and nonfiction books to keep an eye out for in 2022
2022 is set to be an incredible year for non-fiction self-help and memoirs, exploring how we can address global issues while finding hope in our own personal lives, these books are smart, readable conversation starters. Check out some of these new and well known names: 📚 Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before? by Dr […]