Seattle is America’s most well-read city for two years in a row, according to Amazon. Texas is the most well-read state with four of its cities making the top 20 list. (more…)
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Seattle is America’s Most Well-Read City—Again
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 3, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/06/03/seattle-is-americas-most-well-read-city-again/
Top 10 Male Characters in Literature
Matt Damon plays the role of Mark Watney to perfection in the movie version of “The Martian.”
Women’s magazines tell us there’s a dearth of good (and eligible) men. Thank goodness, it’s not the case in literature. From literary novels to thrillers, and of course, romances, there are enough great male characters to keep readers glued to their books. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on May 19, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/05/19/top-10-male-characters-in-literature/
Holy Bible Lands on Top 10 Most Challenged Books
Believe it or not, the Holy Bible was among the 10 most challenged books in 2015. The list, prepared annually by the American Library Association (ALA), also includes best-selling young adult and romance novels. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on April 20, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/04/20/holy-bible-lands-on-top-10-most-challenged-books/
New Study: Books Empower Readers to Do Positive Things
A new study concluded that books boost a reader’s sense of self-worth.
For book lovers everywhere, the sheer pleasure of reading is motivation enough for them. Those who are less inclined to read should listen up! A new study revealed that books empower readers to take positive actions, such as traveling, starting a new hobby, and even getting over a break-up. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on March 11, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/03/11/new-study-books-empower-readers-to-do-positive-things/
Top 3 Reasons Why Thrillers are the Ultimate Comfort Read
Stressed out? Read a kick-ass thriller, preferably a Lee Child book.
What do you do when you’re stressed out? Do you binge-eat Twinkies or binge-watch Netflix? As for me, it’s neither. When my stress level is off the charts, there’s nothing that can comfort me like reading a kick-ass thriller. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on February 19, 2016
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2016/02/19/top-3-reasons-why-thrillers-are-the-ultimate-comfort-read/
Two Chinese Publishers Join List of World’s Biggest Publishers
Pearson, the U.K.-based educational publishing company, remains the world’s biggest publisher, according to the Livres Hebdo/Publishers Weekly annual ranking based on 2014 revenues. Two Chinese publishers were among the top 10 out of 57 companies that were ranked. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on July 10, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/07/10/two-chinese-publishers-join-list-of-worlds-biggest-publishers/
Should Publishers Partner with Public Libraries in Promoting Books?
A marketing expert thinks publishers should partner with public libraries in promoting new books.
Given the diminishing number of bricks-and-mortars bookstores, should publishers partner with public libraries in showcasing new books? A marketing expert thinks it’s a logical and viable option. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 29, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/06/29/should-publishers-partner-with-public-libraries-in-promoting-books/
Discovering James Salter and the Beauty of “A Sport and a Pastime”
I discovered James Salter’s “A Sport and a Pastime” last year, thanks to my writing critique partner’s recommendation. I don’t know how I missed such a beautiful novel all these years, but better late than never. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 22, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/06/22/discovering-james-salter-and-the-beauty-of-a-sport-and-a-pastime/
5 Tips: How to Read More Books You Like
I don’t want to be a quitter, so I used to always finish books I choose to read. However, as my responsibilities grew with marriage, motherhood, and full-time employment, I changed my reading policy. Now I’m more than glad to drop a book I don’t like. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 12, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/06/12/5-tips-how-to-read-more-books-you-like/
Top 20 Most Well-Read Cities in America: Seattle is Number One
Seattle jumped from number four last year to this year’s most well-read city in America, according to Amazon.com. Portland, Ore.; Las Vegas, Nev.; Tucson, Ariz.; and Washington, D.C., round out the top five. (more…)
Posted by cindyfazzi on June 8, 2015
https://cindyfazzi.wordpress.com/2015/06/08/top-20-most-well-read-cities-in-america-seattle-is-number-one/
