by Yen Cabag |
Emily Dickinson was one of the most famous American poets, having written 1,775 poems in her lifetime. But did you know that her first book of poetry was only published under her name four years after her death? She only had a dozen or so poems published while she was...
by Yen Cabag |
One of the saddest realities of life is failure; but the sooner we accept that, and realize that failure is not the end of things, the better! Our mindset about failure determines how we bounce back. In his book entitled Learned Optimism, Martin Seligman...
by Yen Cabag
Sherlock Holmes is one of the most iconic fictional detectives, having gotten his start with Arthur Conan Doyle’s books, and in more modern times, starring in numerous film adaptations. He is best known for his impressive deduction skills. Writers love quoting...
by Yen Cabag
Pulitzer- and Nobel Prize–winning author John Steinbeck is best known for the timeless power of his books. Many readers are drawn by his strong focus on the marginalized, stirring up an empathy for the dispossessed and ordinary folk. His astute observations of...
by Yen Cabag
If you love to read books about travel and nature, Bill Bryson is a must-have on your reading list. Born William McGuire Bryson, he is an American-British writer known for his humorous travel and science writing, as well as some books on the intricacies of the English...