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How to Be an Eco-Friendly Book Lover on Earth Day

Earth Day is April 22, and we have some great ways that book lovers can show the planet some love! Take a look at our favorite eco-friendly ideas for reading green this Earth Day. What’s your favorite earth-friendly tip for readers? Get informed with these books about garbage and recycling. Don’t toss old books! Host a book swap party to give your old books a new home. Borrow books from your local library instead of buying. Downloading ebooks = instant gratification with zero paper. Learn about other great services your library offers, too. Save money and save the planet when [...]

2017-04-20T14:25:16-07:00April 21st, 2016|

These Books About Dragons Are a Roaring Good Time

Dragons, they’re just like us! Well, not quite — they’re giant fire-breathing reptiles with wings and claws, after all. But plenty of fantasy authors have imagined what societies of intelligent dragons would be like... and how they might clash with human civilization. Here are a few of our favorite fantasy novels and series with dragon characters that outshine the humans. Dragon Keeper (Rain Wilds Chronicles, Vol. 1) Author: Robin Hobb All of Robin Hobb’s fantasy novels are great (and many of the series are set in the same world with shared characters), but since we’re talking dragons, let’s focus on [...]

2016-12-31T17:58:00-07:00April 14th, 2016|Tags: |

The Best Books for Vintage and Thrift Store Shoppers

I’m a pretty serious thrift store shopper — I do more clothes shopping at Goodwill than any other store, and I owe my extensive holiday sweater collection entirely to thrift stores. You can save some serious cash on high-quality stuff in good condition if you know what to look for. And if you’re willing and have the know-how, you can make vintage clothes from a thrift store fit you perfectly with simple alterations. Thrift stores are a great place to find furniture and housewares, too. Sometimes it takes a little imagination to see the potential hiding under an ugly coat [...]

2023-04-07T12:19:31-07:00March 23rd, 2016|Tags: , , , |
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