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26 Creative Coffee Table Books Decor Ideas

All about books By April 12, 2024 Last Updated on April 12, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , , No Comments

Coffee Table Books Decor Ideas

Your coffee table…that loyal piece of furniture where you put everything from car keys and the remote to cold drinks and morning coffees—why not show it a little love? Let’s turn that plain surface into a snazzy display that reflects your personal aesthetic.

Now, picture, we’re not talking about just any old knick-knacks or trinkets. Nope, we’re focusing on coffee table books that aren’t just for reading—they also make great decorations with eye-catching covers and pages so pretty you almost don’t want to touch them. We bet you have some of those, or maybe you’ve seen them in a store window and thought, “Wow, cool book!”.

Fiction vs Nonfiction: How to Tell the Difference

All about books By April 1, 2024 Last Updated on April 1, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

fiction vs nonfiction

Imagine reading about the mystery of a Maryland town in 1988 through Chasing the Boogeyman by Richard Chizmar. This book blurs the lines between a gripping horror story and a true crime tale. It feels so real that you might find yourself checking if it’s a story or something that happened.

The author, inspired by his own life and the eerie events in his hometown, created a story that sits somewhere between fiction and reality.

This is where the lines get blurry. Is it a novel or a recounting of true events? Where is the difference between fiction vs nonfiction?

When Were Books Invented? A Journey Through Book History

All about books By March 20, 2024 Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , No Comments

when were books inventedBooks have played an important role in the development of human society. They have influenced the trajectory of history, the collection of knowledge, and cultural evolution. Over the years, we have progressed from handwritten scrolls to electronic books – it mirrors the advancements of human achievement.

One really interesting question that we will answer in today’s blog is this one: when were books invented? It makes sense to wonder about this, as it seems like books have just always been there. But when did they actually come into existence – and how?

How Much Does a Book Weigh? A  Guide for Booksellers

All about books, Book arbitrage By March 20, 2024 Last Updated on March 20, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

How Much Does a Book Weigh

Understanding the weight of books is more important than it might seem at first glance.

For those who sell books—online booksellers, book scouts, or students selling their old textbooks—it’s a way to optimize logistics and profitability. Book weight directly affects shipping costs, the choice of the carrier, and methods for shipping.

In this post, we’ll take a look at the average weights of various book types and provide insights into calculating book weights accurately.

How Many Books Are In The Harry Potter Series? A Walkthrough of Hogwarts

All about books, Book lists By March 18, 2024 Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

How Many Books Are In The Harry Potter SeriesA pair of round glasses. A lightning-shaped scar.

These two elements have become as easy to distinguish in popular culture as the silhouette of a bat in the sky, highlighting Harry Potter as one of the most recognizable characters in pop culture.

But for those only familiar with the Boy Who Lived through the performance of Daniel Radcliff, reading the book series can seem tedious. After all, J.K. Rowling has expanded her original vision beyond the core story, which may be intimidating for newcomers.

If you’re wondering how many books are in the Harry Potter series, keep reading. While the article may not feature every short story or piece of media released, it offers a comprehensive guide to the most notorious entries in the Harry Potterverse.

How Many Game of Thrones Books Are There? A Song of Ice and Fire Explained

All about books, Book lists By March 15, 2024 Last Updated on March 18, 2024 by Olivia Smith Tags: , , No Comments

How Many Game of Thrones Books Are There

Within the last decade, Game of Thrones achieved what many series can only aspire to do: become a cultural juggernaut, forever imprinted into society’s collective memory.

But before Emilia Clark’s expressive face became synonymous with the silver-haired Daenerys Targaryen, the Mother of Dragons’ features only existed in the imagination of George R.R. Martin and the millions of fans of the A Song of Ice and Fire book series.

If you’re eager to dip your toes in the pages of this fantastic book series or have wondered how many Game of Thrones books there are, rest assured—it is much more straightforward than it seems.

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