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What Are Your Kids Reading This Summer?

June 20, 2017June 20, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Summer is here, school is out and the kids are home. Outdoor activities, summer camps, fun with friends...endless possibilities to enjoy and have fun. However, going from "busy doing homeworks" to "having a lot of free time on hands" could be a challenge, especially if you are the parents! How do you…

Books of The Week

June 5, 2017June 23, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Happy Monday everybody! It's June already, can you believe it? Here's the best and worst of what I have been reading during the last week. Let's start with one of the most popular YA of the moment: 13 Reasons Why by Jay Asher. First published by RazorBill in 2007 this novel just recently became viral thanks to the Netflix adaptation; 13…

Books Of The Week

May 28, 2017June 23, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Happy Sunday, Everybody! and Happy Memorial Day weekend! Spring is always a good season for bookworms; new books being released almost each week, great new authors to discover...there's a lot in the air. Here's a quick recap of the best and the worst books I've been reading this week. Into…

Books In A Box: Singles◇Swag

April 28, 2017May 4, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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A fun, stylish monthly surprise for amazing single women! Did you know that there are more single women in the United States today than ever before? Yep, Beyoncè knew that right singing "Single Ladies"! In an era where women reclaim their right to be independent, able to make their own…

Books In A Box: One Third Stories

April 21, 2017May 4, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Learn Languages Through Stories Have you ever thought about raising your kid to be multilingual? Well, you should! While it was once thought that children growing up with two or more languages may be at a disadvantage, it turns out that multilingualism has many social, psychological and lifestyle advantages. Bilingual brains have more grey…

Books In A Box: Motivabox

April 14, 2017May 4, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Mindset training and Motivation delivered to your door every month! Words such as Creativity, Leadership, Time Management, Analytical Thinking, Mindfulness and Goal Setting have now entered our daily life vocabulary either on our workplace as well as at home. Known as Soft Skills, they affect a person's ability to form relationships with other people,…

Do You Want to Get Published?

February 9, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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*Sponsored Post: Win & Get Published by InKitt To all the aspiring writers out there: let your imagination run free and take your chance to get published.. there is a new WRITING CONTEST for you sponsored by InKitt!! Inkitt - the Hipster's Digital Library for Writers and Readers - is a digital library…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Sportsman

December 15, 2016December 15, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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For the sportsman on your Christmas list! A fine selection of reads they sure would enjoy. 99: Stories of the Games by by Wayne Gretzky, Kirstie McLellan Day Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository | IndieBound From minor-hockey phenomenon to Hall of Fame sensation, Wayne Gretzky rewrote the record books, his accomplishments…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Dark-Souls

December 14, 2016December 14, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Modern Sherlock Holmes out there would love this selection of the most interesting books of 2016; spine tingling, mind gripping thrillers would be the perfect companion for readers with a dark soul. Today I share with you my favorites. The Butterfly Garden by Dot Hutchison Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository |…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Lazy Readers

December 6, 2016December 7, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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You might not think that these non-reading people exist, but they do. They carefully stay away from libraries and bookstores, never caught holding a book but, luckily, is not impossible to find the perfect read for these lazy readers. Key word: entertaining and easy, here I share with you the…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Fashionistas

December 5, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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A shoes gallery calendar, the latest make-up trends, a guide to organize your closet and an intimate memoire of one of the best American designers, these are the best books your fashionista friend would love to find under the Christmas tree! Shoes Page-A-Day Gallery Calendar 2017 Calendar by Workman Publishing Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository…

Guest Post by Monika Jephcott Thomas: World Wars, an attractive fodder for novelists

December 4, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Monika Jephcott Thomas -author of Fifteen Words- about why the two World Wars are such attractive fodder for novelists, filmmakers and storytellers in general? The obvious answer is because the experiences people had during those times were so out of the ordinary that they are bursting with drama, action and even…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Entrepreneurs

December 3, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Ambitious, creative and entrepreneurial there is one on everyone's Christmas list. Here a few suggestions for your entrepreneur friend. Makers and Takers.The Rise of Finance and the Fall of American Business by Rana Foroohar Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository | IndieBound Eight years on from the biggest market meltdown since the…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Adventurers

December 1, 2016December 3, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Nilanjana Sudeshna "Jhumpa" Lahiri -author of Interpreter of Maladies, winner of the 2000 Pulitzer Prize- said: "that's the thing about books. They let you travel without moving your feet". Here some ideas for the adventurous reader. A Father, a Daughter, and an Unforgettable Journey into the Alaskan Wild by James Campbell Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Romanticists

November 30, 2016December 1, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Blessed is the season which engages the whole world in a conspiracy of love -as someone once said. Christmas is a time to show your loved ones you care, to renew bonds of love and, why not, share some good books. Here some of my favorites. To Capture What We Cannot Keep by Beatrice Colin…

Le Plaisir de la Bonne Cuisine

November 28, 2016November 28, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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French Country Cooking. Meals and Moments from A Village in The Vineyards, by Mimi Thorisson Buy on Amazon.com | BookDepository | IndieBound Mimi Thorisson -the writer, recipe-creator behind the well-renowned food blog, Manger- opens the doors to her family home at N° 1 rue de Loudenne and invites you in her…

Books Under The Tree: Books for Nerds

November 26, 2016December 1, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Finding the perfect Christmas gift for your "nerdy" friend might not be so easy. Nerds are by definition highly intellectual bookworms -nose stuck between the pages of complicated and abstruse science books, huge fantasy or sci-fi tomes! and there might be a chance that they already have read pretty much everything! Although,…

Books Under YOUR Tree!! Giveaway

November 24, 2016December 15, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Christmas is just around the corner and to celebrate the first year of The Serial Reader Blog I decided to share with you -avid readers- the love for written words with Books Under YOUR Tree, our very first Christmas giveaway!! Books Under YOUR Tree is meant for publicity, to increase likes and engagement, drive…

What’s Under The Tree? The Ultimate Gift Guide for Christmas

November 21, 2016December 15, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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This year I am buying books for everyone on my Christmas list! No more junky gifts that -I am pretty sure- will end up clogging my friends and family's houses without adding any benefit. This year I am sharing magic, thrills, suspense, romance and humor... I am going to share Good…

Guest Post by Tiffany Teoh

November 18, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Tiffany Teoh -author of The Traveller Series- shares with us The Best Books to Take With You on Vacation. "This question came at a fitting time as I have just stocked up on some reads for my current trip. I like my travel reads to mentally transport me to another place or time.…

Horror Extravaganza: LouAnn Stowell’s List of the Best 25 Horror Classics

October 21, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Back when I was a kid in the 1960’s, I was terrified by the old Hammer and Universal Studios monsters. But like witnessing a horrendous accident on the highway, I couldn’t take my eyes off Peter Cushing, Christopher Lee, Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff, Lon Chaney, Vincent Price, Lon Chaney Jr.,…

Horror Extravaganza: 31 Days of Terror!

September 30, 2016October 1, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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At this very moment bookworms all over the world are putting the finishing touches on their TBR lists for the annual October Spook-a-thon! Also known as "Book-a-thon" -a fictitious term that has entered the general lexicon as a point of reference for reading marathons- the Spook-a-thon is generally intended as the "Halloween themed version" of…

Sgt. Grant Whitus, Author of “Bullet Riddled. The First S.W.A.T. Officer Inside Columbine…and Beyond”

September 22, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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If you haven't read Bullet Riddled then you're missing a really interesting book. As I said in my review -you can read it here- Bullet Riddled is not for the faint of heart; Grant Whitus tells us his story, his personal account of some of the most tragic events that still are…

Escaping Reality

September 21, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Phoenix (Paradon #1), by Daccari Buchelli The past few years have been extremely good for fans of fantasy. As today we still are in the middle of an unprecedented fantasy boom; sales continue to rise year on year and it is now the biggest genre in publishing. Why this genre…

Horror Movie Lovers Wanted!

September 18, 2016September 18, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Hi there, I am looking for bloggers / horror movie lovers for a new project on The Serial Reader Blog called Horror Extravaganza! If you love Horror Movies and you want to share your favourites with us, contact me for details @ theserialreaderblog@gmail.com Thanks!

Bad Cover / Good Story

September 14, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Sacrificial Sins, by Mira West This would be one of those books I would have never picked up. You know I am one of those "horrible" (ironic) readers that judge a book by its cover, and I shamelessly admit that -especially with this book. Sacrificial Sins has probably the most…

Dot Hutchison. The Next Gillian Flynn?

September 13, 2016September 14, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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The Butterfly Garden, by Dot Hutchison Dot Hutchison has made quite an entrance in the literary world with her The Butterfly Garden -a chilling, spine-tingling thriller published by Thomas & Mercer, the fifth imprint from Amazon Publishing. 22,938 ratings on Goodreads, #1 best seller in Serial Killers and 7,058 reviews on Amazon, this book is…

Indie Interview: Corine Toren

August 29, 2016August 29, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Today I am extremely happy to share with you my interview with Corine Toren, author of Dear Mom & Dad I Have Anxiety: A Book For Parents From A Child's Perspective (Review). While much has been written on anxiety and how to deal with it, Corine's book offers a fresh and inviting mix of personal experiences…

The Indie Corner: How To Craft An Effective Author Press Kit

August 2, 2016August 2, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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An author press kit is a package of information about a particular writer, sent out to editors, retailers, readers, media influencers and book bloggers; basically anyone who might take an interest in you as an author. Today -with the explosion of social media, blogs and podcasts- there are thousands of reviewers who have…

Indie Interview: Geetanjali Mukherjee

July 25, 2016September 22, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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A few months ago I had the big pleasure to read and review Anyone Can Get An A+: How To Beat Procrastination, Reduce Stress and Improve Your Grades by Geetanjali Mukherjee (Review). As a student myself I was excited especially about the "How to Beat Procrastination" part, and of course about…

The Indie Corner: How To Approach Book Bloggers

July 18, 2016May 15, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Getting a review for your book is one of the most effective ways of publicizing your work and yourself. Because of their "editorial content" book reviews are even more believable than classic "advertising". Nonetheless, most book reviewers are reluctant to review books from self publishers and Indies because…

Books of the Week

July 3, 2016July 29, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Happy Independence Day WeekEnd!! I love the fourth of July... delicious barbecues, friends and a good book, of course! Wherever you are, whatever you're doing, play it safe and enjoy the fourth! ... Here's my best books of the week. Ready for college? I have the perfect College Starter Kit ready…

Books of the Week

June 26, 2016August 3, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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How on earth has this week gone by so quickly? Well, at least I had time to read a bunch of books.. This week The Essential Books to Understanding.. covered candidate Bernie Sanders, a short collection of very interesting books that will help you understanding the man and the…

Judge ’em By The Cover: How to Create an Amazing Summer Reading List

June 6, 2016August 5, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Surfing the net in search of tips and tricks on how to create the perfect Summer Reading List? I usually take advantage of social book sites as YourNextRead.com and Goodreads, the massive community of book lovers. But with 5,100,000 users, browsing the infinite lists and finding the right book…

Books of The Week

May 29, 2016August 25, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Hello fellow readers.. and Happy Memorial Weekend! In case you are looking for something to read, here's what I have been reading during my week. Just let me tell you this week has been great! I have literally devoured True Crime Addict, the story of Maura Murray beautifully written by…

How to Ace Your Job Interview

May 27, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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101 Job Interview Questions You'll Never Fear Again,Â byÂ James Reed You got it! Your job interview is scheduled! Now what? How do you prepare for an interview?Â Of the thousands of questions a potential employer might ask, which ones will they ask? And what should you say? After extensive research among hundreds…

TGIF and Ready to Party..Nerdy Style!

May 20, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Walking out ofÂ subway meeting my friends. Today it's not a "Good morning" kinda day. No.. today we go for a more cheering.. "Thanks God it's Friday!!" Yes! We made itÂ through another week. We survived. Fist pump. Pat on the back and we are ready to party....Nerdy Style! When you…

College Education: Is It Still Worth It?

May 18, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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We are talking about education at the Serial Readers Book Club on Goodreads. While readingÂ Academically Adrift: Limited Learning on College CampusesÂ byÂ Richard ArumÂ andÂ Josipa RoksaÂ I questioned myself if society and parents around the world aren'tÂ making a huge mistake by encouraging every student to get a college education. Young people -fresh out…

Are You Up For A Challenge?

May 2, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Reader of the Month - May - The reader of The Month Challenge is officially open! Join us! Rules are simple: Read a Book... *read as much as you can. The more you read, the more chances you have to win! 2.Â Be subscribed and be an avid reader! 3.Â Be an…

Censorship or Editing?

April 27, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Some call it censorship, othersÂ call it editing. Do you think anything can be published or is there a red line that can't be crossed? Politics, religion, sexuality, relationships... what's your opinion? We are discussing it atÂ The Serial Readers Book Club on Goodreads!! Join us! Or leave a comment…

Book’s Originality..Does It Matter To You?

April 7, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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There is a nice discussion going on Goodreads about book's originality and I'd love to hear what other bookworms here think about it. How much does a book's originality matter to you?Â I read a lot of books, and I know when something is cliched and not fresh and interesting.…

The Courage to Stand Up for Your Beliefs

April 2, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Until We Are Free.Â My Fight for Human Rights in Iran, by Shirin Ebadi Shirin Ebadi was the first Muslim woman to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for her work as a human right lawyer defending women and children against a brutal regime in Iran. The Islamic Republic tried to intimidate…

TGIF and What’s New at the Book Club (Goodreads)

April 1, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Happy Friday Everyone! Today is the first day of April and it's time for some changes for the Book Club on Goodreads. We gained around 31 new members overÂ the last month and we have a lot of ideas! Let's see what's new: A well-worded Â question isÂ the quickest way to…

Happy Easter

March 27, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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TGIF and New Books for Spring /Summer

March 25, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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The Most Anticipated Books of Spring / Summer 2016 Spring sprung and the literary scene is ready to pop! I have selected some of the most interesting books that will be soon available! Make a list of your favourites and be ready to read! BUSINESS & ECONOMY China's Economy.…

International Day of Happiness

March 20, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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The International Day of Happiness is a global celebration promoted by the United Nations. A profound shift in attitudes is underway all over the world. People are now recognising that 'progress' should be about increasing human happiness and wellbeing, not just growing the economy. March 20 has been established…

Books of the Week

March 13, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Happy Sunday Everybody, has been an interesting week at The Serial Readers Book Club on Goodreads, new members (we're now 102) and new books to discuss together for the big challenge "Reader of the Month", check that out.. the contest is open worldwide! Thank you so much to each…

Women’s Day

March 8, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Happy Women's Day International Women's DayÂ (March 8) is a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. These women are passionate, strong, independent and brave. They fight everyday for a better world, for equality, for freedom. May their lives inspire us! Eleanor Roosevelt Valentina Tereshkova, first…

Books of the Week

March 7, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Hello Readers, another week another bunch of books. Not a very fortunate one, I have to admit, but still worth sharing. Coincidences amaze me and knowing that there is a science behind that amaze me even more, Connecting with CoincidenceÂ will show you how they work in our lives. This…

Books of the Week

February 27, 2016 by Scila @TheSerialReaderBlog

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Hello Everybody.. are you enjoying the week end? I have my nose stuck in a beautiful book so, yeah I'm enjoying my week end. What a nerd, huh?! Anyway, here I come with the Books of the Week post, a good way to keep track of what's good and…

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