Book Clubs are great for many reasons. They help you read consistently, read books out of your comfort zone, see different perspectives, and make friends in the process. But what if you don’t have access to a book club near you? Check out my top 10 reasons to join an online book club! Interested but not sure where to find an online book club? Check out the Quill Quotes Book … [Read more...] about Online Book Club Benefits: 10 Reasons to Join Now
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Reading in a Foreign Language: How to Get Started Today
Have you always wanted to learn another language but don't know where to begin or how to get started? That used to be me too, but now I'm reading Spanish at a second-grade level and continue to see progress every day! Keep reading for the tips and tricks I've used to get started and stick with it. These tips mainly focus on reading in a foreign language and are for beginners … [Read more...] about Reading in a Foreign Language: How to Get Started Today
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat and Other Clinical Tales is written by Oliver Sacks. Dr. Oliver Sacks was a neurobiologist and taught at NYU School of Medicine. This book focuses on some of his most extreme and bizarre cases. I find some of his patient’s neurological conditions mind-blowing. *WARNING* There are a few minor spoilers dealing with patient's diagnosis and if … [Read more...] about The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat by Oliver Sacks
Everyone You Will Ever Meet Knows Something You Don’t
"Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't."-Bill Nye About Bill Nye First off, I love Bill Nye! I’m sure most of you have heard of him, but here is a little bit of background about him. He went to Cornell University and graduated in 1977 with a BS degree in mechanical engineering. He worked for Boeing for several years. While there he invented a hydraulic … [Read more...] about Everyone You Will Ever Meet Knows Something You Don’t
Why Read Fiction? – To Learn About Yourself
When you think of learning from books, it is often textbooks, history, self-help, or other non-fiction that come to mind. So why read fiction? While fiction is typically viewed as reading for pleasure, there is still plenty to learn. Fiction allows you to place yourself in new situations and reflect on how you would react or feel. “Fiction, because it is not about somebody … [Read more...] about Why Read Fiction? – To Learn About Yourself