As a BookScouter brand ambassador, Liana is passionate about writing on college, career and student lifestyle topics. She likes to discover how young people build their careers and achieve personal goals. In her free time, she likes to meet with friends and family, read non-fiction books and do yoga.
Best literary awards help us navigate the world of written words. Keeping track of the most prestigious book awards is an asset for any bookworm and literature enthusiast. Your reading list will always be full of titles, and you will be able to stand out in any conversation. Check the six most prestigious literary awards given in 2023!
You’ve worked hard to graduate! Now you’re urgently looking for a well-paid job to make money after college. But the prospects often don’t seem as blissful as you’ve expected as the job market is tough and over-flooded with recent graduates. It may take up to half a year before you land your secure position. If you savings are scarce, it is extremely hard to get by. Here are some tips on how to make money while job hunting after college!
When shopping, we are often hunted by the thought — “Am I getting the best deal? Can I find this item for a better price somewhere else?” It is quite paralyzing, isn’t it? Price comparison apps will not save you millions on shopping just because you’ve downloaded them, but these tools will definitely make your life easier. Price comparison tools find the cheapest offer for a given item so that you can make a better choice. You will spare time wasted on endless browsing and save money on books, groceries, clothing, and other goods. Do you want to know what these price comparison apps are? Here we’ve picked our five absolute favorites.
Should you own physical books or at least some hard copies of your favorite novels? Or is it more sensible to sell used books and switch to ebooks? There is no right or wrong here, and this guide will help you review available options. You will learn about possible “use case” scenarios for various types of physical books — from coffee table volumes to expensive college textbooks. It is up to you to decide which option makes the most sense for you!
Whether you’re a bookworm or not, you are undoubtedly familiar with the smell of old books. If nothing comes to your mind, just imagine entering a library or a store selling used books, and you will immediately remember this sweet scent of vanilla with the barely discernible bitterness of freshly grounded coffee. Unlike new book smell that is universally considered attractive, some people might find this smell nauseating, but even a more significant number of readers are literally addicted to it. Ever wondered why old books smell? Here is a scientific answer to this mystery of “smelling books” addiction!
Nobody is going to challenge the power and importance of reading in our modern society built of texts and images. However, while chasing after productivity and profits, the benefits of reading fiction (as opposed to non-fiction) are often neglected. We perceive reading only as a practical tool for acquiring knowledge but not as much as a joyful process valuable on its own.
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