Books

You might think that by now people have asked for and received answers to all their Harry Potter questions. But even though there are a million sites and threads and discussion boards, and even though the author (J.K. Rowling) is extremely forthcoming and involved with fans and readers on social media, people still have questions....

When making large purchases, like a cars or some appliances, there’s always room to haggle the sticker price. But did you know you can do the same with mortgages and medical bills? You can and here’s how! 10. Shop for the best mortgage rate When shopping for a new home or refinancing, gather several rates...

“The Master of Horror” just turned 72 years old the other day, and he’s showing no signs of slowing down. I think it’s safe to say that Stephen King has had one of the best careers in the history of books. His first novel Carrie was published in 1974, and he’s been on a roll ever since....

You’d be hard pressed to find someone who isn’t a fan of the late, great English actor Alan Rickman. Moviegoers, co-workers, directors, everyone enjoyed the time they spent working with him, watching him, or just being around him. But just because he was so well liked doesn’t mean he had a complex personal life. Actors...

Raising kids is no joke, and finding ways to make them actually listen to your well-intentioned warnings and help keep themselves safe can be a tall order. Which is probably why, since time immemorial, people have been telling their kids stories meant to capture their attention and scare them into walking the straight and narrow....

If you’re a parent, you know the nightly routine. Your kids are totally adorable and they mean the world to you, but you just want them to get some shut-eye so YOU can get some shut-eye. That’s why Adam Mansbach’s 2011 bedtime book Go the F*ck to Sleep was such a huge hit. Mansbach hit exactly the...

Writing can be a tough gig. Always wracking your brain to come up with something interesting or witty to say. Hitting that inevitable bout of writer’s block at one point or another. But it’s also a lot of fun, and anyone who gets to write for a living would probably say the same thing. If...

Now, I’m not one to book shame. If you’re reading, that’s awesome, and whatever you enjoy is totally cool! Butttt there’s no denying these 20 books are a bit on the weird side. 20. Does God Ever Speak Through Cats by David Evans https://www.instagram.com/p/BfeLehuHDkA/ I can’t believe the religious scholars of the world haven’t tackled...