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13 Spooky Halloween Books for Adults to Read This October

Amy Poulton September 18, 2024

Halloween isn’t just for costumes and candy—it’s the perfect time to curl up with a spine-chilling book that keeps you turning pages deep into the night. If you’re in the mood for something eerie, unsettling, or downright terrifying, here’s a list of the creepiest Halloween books for adults (warning: no kid-friendly titles here). Whether you love psychological thrillers, classic horror,

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9 Enlightening Books About Laos to Read on Your Trip

Amy Poulton September 17, 2024

Laos is one of favourite countries in the world. I first travelled to Laos for just a week, as part of a wider Southeast Asia backpacking trip, but quickly realised I had not left myself nearly enough time in this beautiful place. I returned to Luang Prabang a few years later (it was just as magical as I remembered!) and

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17 Book Halloween Costumes: Characters, Writers & More

Amy Poulton September 16, 2024

Halloween is a perfect time to showcase your love for literature: ghost stories, science fiction, Gothic villains and more! Whether you want to dress up as a beloved character, an iconic author, or bring a book theme to life, these book Halloween costumes aim to inspire readers and non-readers alike.

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The 11 Best Books Set in Mexico: History, CDMX & More

Amy Poulton August 22, 2024

I spent 4 months in Mexico, had some incredible and harrowing experiences (and ate more tacos al pastor than I could count), yet always felt like I barely even scratched the surface. I also had some dark days in Mexico, which was apt because it’s a place that doesn’t shy away from the dark. With this in mind, the following

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12 Best Books About Thailand By Both Thai & Western Authors

Amy Poulton October 19, 2020

I’ve been living in Bangkok for two years and it’s taken me just as long to compile this list of the best books about Thailand. Why? Because I didn’t want it to be weighted toward novels set in Thailand by predominantly white, Western authors, yet great Thai literature that resonates in English and is available in good translation is hard

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Reasons to Stay Alive: Matt Haig Quotes About Mental Health

Amy Poulton May 9, 2020

Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig should be made mandatory reading. When I was going through a rough time with depression and anxiety, a friend pressed this book into my hands and said, “I think you should read this.” That copy was quickly filled with underlined quotes and margin notes because as I read, I related to every word.

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9 Travel Books About Social Isolation

Amy Poulton April 27, 2020

The best of both worlds (that is, physical journeys and those undertaken through chapters) can be found in travel books about social isolation – a bit of an oxymoron, but nonetheless a relatable one during these “uncertain times.” Some are intrepid tales of solo adventures, while others are impressive feats of survival. Some of the examples of isolation are voluntary

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How to Get Free Audiobooks & E-books Right Now

Amy Poulton April 18, 2020

Updated 4th April 2024 Welcome to a list of everywhere you can get free audiobooks and e-books right now. Some of the below are general subscription services from big names such as Amazon, whereas others are more niche and indy. Some catalogs can be accessed via apps, others include free downloads. All have at least a 30-day free trial available

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