Thursday, March 19, 2015

What's The Most Important Lesson You've Learned From A Book?

Books can teach us a lot about life.


Many great books out there contain even greater life lessons.


Many great books out there contain even greater life lessons.


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Some teach us to love ourselves and to embrace who we are.


Some teach us to love ourselves and to embrace who we are.


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Others teach us about friendship and other relationships in our lives.


Others teach us about friendship and other relationships in our lives.


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Maybe a book you've read taught you to be more appreciative of your family.


Maybe a book you've read taught you to be more appreciative of your family.


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Johanna Basford’s first adult coloring book, Secret Garden, was translated into 14 languages, outselling the most popular cookbook in Paris. “I think everyone has a creative spark, they just need the opportunity to let it flourish,” she said.



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"Sometimes the most valuable thing you can do is to give your work away for free," she told BuzzFeed News.



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What Book Should All Twentysomethings Read?

Because quarter-life crises are no joking matter.


Your twenties are a time of incredible change.


Your twenties are a time of incredible change.


And not small changes either, but BIG life changes.


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School ends, work begins, relationships come and go — and suddenly you find yourself feeling a bit like Alice in Wonderland.


School ends, work begins, relationships come and go — and suddenly you find yourself feeling a bit like Alice in Wonderland.


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It doesn't matter if you're seeking advice or just looking for a mental escape...


It doesn't matter if you're seeking advice or just looking for a mental escape...


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...there are some incredible books out there that can help you make sense of your own "roaring twenties."


...there are some incredible books out there that can help you make sense of your own "roaring twenties."


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Which "Divergent" Character Is Your Soulmate?

No inconclusive results here!



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LINK: Which “Divergent” Faction Do You Actually Belong In?


Which John Green Hero Is Your Soulmate?

Disclaimer: you might not get Augustus Waters.


14 Snapchats Every Book Lover Has Sent

Because books are better than people.


When you find yourself spending hours looking at photos of amazing bookshelves.


When you find yourself spending hours looking at photos of amazing bookshelves.


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When you do the inevitable reread of your favourite series.


When you do the inevitable reread of your favourite series.


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When you're having the perfect afternoon with your book and your snacks.


When you're having the perfect afternoon with your book and your snacks.


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When you buy a ton of new books even though you have to resort to eating crackers for a week.


When you buy a ton of new books even though you have to resort to eating crackers for a week.


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The "Paper Towns" Trailer Is Here And Our Hearts Can Barely Take It

“The way I figure it, everyone gets a miracle — my miracle was Margo Roth Spiegelman.”


The wait is over, Nerdfighters! The first trailer for Paper Towns, the adaptation of John Green's third novel, has arrived!



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The movie tells the story of Quentin "Q" Jacobsen (Nat Wolff)...


The movie tells the story of Quentin "Q" Jacobsen (Nat Wolff)...


"The way I figure it," Q explains as his younger self (Josiah Cerio) gets the first glimpse of young Margo (Hannigood), "everyone gets a miracle."


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And his neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegelman (Cara Delevigne).


And his neighbor, Margo Roth Spiegelman (Cara Delevigne).


"My miracle was, I wound up living across the street from Margo Roth Spiegelman."


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Even as the years went on, Q was still smitten.


Even as the years went on, Q was still smitten.


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Neil Gaiman And Amanda Palmer Just Announced Their Pregnancy On Twitter

That’s going to be one talented baby.


Amanda also posted a photograph of her baby bump on Instagram.



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The creative duo are no stranger to making big announcements on Twitter.


The creative duo are no stranger to making big announcements on Twitter.


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21 Awesome Gifts For "The Phantom Of The Opera" Fan In Your Life

For your angel of music.


1. Phantom of the Opera Original Pop Art


1. Phantom of the Opera Original Pop Art


Etsy, $9


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2. Opera Mask Cookie Cutter


2. Opera Mask Cookie Cutter


Etsy, $8.99


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3. Romantic Literary Quote Brass Cuff


3. Romantic Literary Quote Brass Cuff


Etsy, $40


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4. Phantom of the Opera Quote Coffee Mug


4. Phantom of the Opera Quote Coffee Mug


Etsy, $12.95


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Can You Pass This Quiz On Common Literary Devices?

Can you tell the difference between synecdoche and metonymy?