#Educational

What Makes a Book a Beach Read?

The beach read. Every summer the word reappears in conversation, but what exactly is a beach read. We've got some ideas and some book recs that fit.

6+ Books to Teach You about Judaism (So Your Jewish Friends Don’t Have To)

Do the work of educating yourself about other religions. Here's a list of books about Judaism for anyone looking for insight.

The Best Fonts for Books

Looking for the best fonts for books? Let our deep dive into some typeface history and insider designer information help.

5 Books for an Introduction to Disability History in the U.S.

These introductory U.S. disability history books, including A Disability History of the United States by Kim E. Nielsen, show how racism, anti-LGBTQIA prejudice, ableism, and sexism have, and still do, intersect.

The Benefits of Community Reading Programs

Have you ever participated in a community reading program? Learn more about what they are and why they're great here!

28 Sex-Positive Books for Readers of All Ages

These sex positive books for readers of all ages will give you an education in a sex life that is healthy, pleasurable, and consensual.

Mood Is The Most Underrated Literary Device — And The Most Valuable

Mood is the most powerful -- and most misunderstood -- literary device available to readers. Get your mood on and elevate your reading life.

The Neuroscience of Audiobooks

Consider some of the recent studies around the neuroscience of audiobooks, or how listening to audiobooks affects our brains.

What Makes Good Jacket Copy?

Hear from authors and publishers, and consider your own biases when choosing books based on covers as we ask what makes good jacket copy.

What Happens When a Community Loses Its Newspaper?

Taking a look at alternative news sources and the impacts of missing media, in questioning what happens when a community loses its newspaper.