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Today Women Celebrate Ambition, Passion, Hard Work and Persistence!

March 8, 2018March 12, 2018 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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International Women's Day (IWD) has been observed since the early 1900's - a time of great expansion and turbulence in the industrialized world that saw booming population growth and the rise of radical ideologies. The first National Woman's Day was held on February 28, 1909 in New York, organized by…

Blogmas day #11: Tiramisù

December 11, 2017December 12, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Because it's Monday... and we NEED a Tiramisù! Last Monday I gave you some ideas to beat the Monday Blues (you can read it here): hot drinks, cheerful music and, of course, a good book to start your workweek in the best possible way. Today I have a little extra I want…

Blogmas day #10: Books of the Week

December 10, 2017December 11, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Happy Sunday everyone! and Happy Holidays! December 10th already.. isn't it crazy? Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Thanks to the first snowfall of the season I've been spending the weekend cozied up on my sofa; I have my snacks, my hot cocoa, and my pile of books. Couldn't be…

Blogmas day #9: The 25 Best Christmas Books for Young Readers

December 9, 2017December 11, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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On the 9th day of BLOGMAS I'm giving you the 25 Best Christmas Books for Young Readers; from Peter Rabbit to the Grinch, there is a book for everyone! Sweet Dreams, Peter, by Beatrix Potter Little Blue Truck's Christmas, by Santa's Workshop, by Holly Berry-Byrd A Christmas Wish: A…

Blogmas day #6: The Goodreads Choice Award Goes To..

December 6, 2017December 11, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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More than 3.8 million votes have been cast in the 9th annual Goodreads Choice Award and yesterday the official announcement. 20 categories, more than 400 books between the winners and the finalists, all chosen by the readers. These are the winners... Little Fires Everywhere, by Cheleste Ng Kindle - Hardcover…

Blogmas day #5: The Stars Are Brightly Shining

December 5, 2017December 11, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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There's something magical about a sky full of stars, don't you agree? Especially this time of the year, when the stars seem brighter. Stephen Hawking once said: " So remember to look up at the stars and not down at your feet. Try to make sense of what you see…

Blogmas day #4: Be Jolly, it’s (almost) Christmas!

December 4, 2017December 4, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Good Morning... and Happy Monday! oh, who am I kidding here?... there's no sense in "happy" and "Monday" in the same sentence. Am I right? If the start of your workweek triggers weird, and sometimes overwhelming, feelings of sadness, stress and anxiety, you too might suffer from the Monday Blues!…

Blogmas day #3 :Books of the Month -Winter Reading List

December 3, 2017December 11, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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On the 3rd day of BLOGMAS I give you some book ideas for your Christmas Reading List. If you ever stumbled upon this blog, you might have noticed that I am an avid reader of all genres -except, maybe, one or two. My Christmas Reading List has politics, business, fiction, some…

Blogmas day #2: Top 24 Best Christmas Movies

December 2, 2017December 3, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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'tis the Season for Cheerful Movies! Whether your idea of the best Christmas movie is a black and white classic or a wise-cracking animation, there is something for everyone. On the 2nd day of BLOGMAS I want to share with you the TOP 24 Best Christmas Movies to get you in…

Blogmas day #1: What Does Christmas Mean to You?

December 1, 2017December 12, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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It's time!!! The Holiday Season is finally here and The Serial Reader is ready to BLOGMAS! For those of you who don’t know what BLOGMAS is, it's when bloggers post at least once a day something uniquely dedicated to Christmas; it could be a list of the best Christmas songs, movies…

Haunted Places: Find the Scariest Near You

October 28, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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With Halloween around the corner Google Maps just released a list of the “31 Most Haunted Places in America.” If you're up for a road trip, there are some incredible places that are worth seeing. There are some classics —the Amityville Horror house, Alcatraz, Salem, Massachusetts. But there are also a lot of surprising places.…

Let’s BOO! Halloween Party Ideas

October 17, 2017 by Scila @TheSerialReader

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Halloween might be the ultimate kids' holiday, and yes, we might even be too old for trick-or-treat but... I'm not ready to give up the fun of dressing up in costume and having my favorite sweets! That's why I like Halloween parties! If you are thinking about throwing your own party, then…

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, 2016November 21, 2017 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…

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