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Here’s How Much to Tip at the Nail Salon

Don't let a headache over how much to tip at the nail salon ruin the fun of getting your next manicure. We've done the math for you!

Quiz: Which Brontë Heroine Are You? Quiz: Which Brontë Heroine Are You

Have you ever wondered which Brontë heroine you are? Are you a Jane or a Catherine? Take this quiz to find out!

AROUND 520 WORDS: Do you remember Dawson's Creek?

Can I tell you a not-so-secret secret? I kind of love “Dawson’s Creek.”

Never judge person by their behavior

We have all heard that old adage "never judge a book by its cover" and most of us understand what that means. Right? Even though it's pretty simple, let's break it down some. Let's say you are looking for a book to read and you're at the library or at Barnes and Noble looking for what you're hoping will be a real page turner. Most of us will look at several books before deciding on one, but how do we decide which one…

What Libraries Can (Still) Do

Librarians will need to cherish their special talent as “stewards” while letting go of the instinct to be “collectors.” Knowledge in physical form needs to be preserved and curated. But with digital information pouring into iPhones and Kindles in petabytes, libraries need to rethink old habits. They cannot collect everything, or even a small fraction of everything.

What happens when a gothic lit expert moves into a haunted house

And the rest of the week’s best writing on books and related subjects.

[Blog] The Monocle Book of Homes

Apr 23, 2021 07:13 am | Brandon Graham DonnellyMonocle has new book coming out called The Monocle Book of Homes. It’s a guide to 20 exceptional residences from around the world, spanning everywhere from Mexico and Australia to Finland and Lebanon. In addition to these home tours, the book is intended to serve as a kind of how-to guide for improving your own living space. There’s also a portion dedicated to inspiring neighborhoods and community-driven urban projects. I don’t have a copy…

Storing Paint: How To Store Your House Paint

Storing Paint The Right WayHave you ever painted a room in your house? Painting is just one of those DIY home improvement activities that we've all done at least once. It's relatively easy to paint, but it is still an investment in time. When your painting

Nature Books for Kids

Nature books for kids including some of our favorite titles at an affordable price. This is an ongoing series that we'll add titles to a few at a time.

I added some new book sections to my local book store

10 Bookshelf Ideas With Lots Of Flair And Character

Bookshelves may not seem like the type of exciting furniture pieces but don't let their usual lack of complexity fool you. You can customize them in all

Guy Builds A VHS ‘Store’ In His Basement And It Might Give You Nostalgia

We all love a little nostalgia. Small things that remind us of how it used to be, how things have changed over the years. One of the more nostalgic things out there are VHS tapes. VHS tapes aren’t used almost anywhere anymore, but Nick Collins found a perfect place for them by turning his own baseme

Save Big On This Top Micro Book Library And Get $30 In Store Credit

Add a huge library of books to your phone, while saving 90% and getting $30 in-store credit.

Children’s books to read about all parts of food.

Children’s books to read that celebrate food, the love of cooking, and all steps in the food system.

Small home with character (COCO LAPINE DESIGN)

I like the warm tints in this home, which give it a simple but very cozy look. Especially the bedroom looks very inviting. I like how the bed is placed in front of the window like that and the window

6 Must-Have Items for Your Small Space Living Room

Need your small space living room to pull double duty? These 6 items will help you out.

10 Reading Nooks So Cool, You'll Want One In Every Corner Of Your House