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10 Winners of the Man Booker Prize

10 Winners of the Man Booker Prize

10 Winners of the Man Booker Prize The Man Booker Prize has long stood as one of the most prestigious honors in English-language fiction. Since its launch in 1969, the prize has celebrated novels that challenge our thinking, illuminate hidden truths, and inspire...

10 Best First Lines Of Novels

10 Best First Lines Of Novels

The beginning of a book is crucial in getting the reader hooked. It can leave you with an impression of the book which lasts throughout and it can plant a seed that lasts with you long after you've finished. These are the best first lines (maybe 2) of books which do...

Classic Books: 12 Classic Books Everyone Should Read

Classic Books: 12 Classic Books Everyone Should Read

Which books in history can be classed as classic books? A classic book is defined as: "A classic is a book accepted as being exemplary or noteworthy, for example through an imprimatur such as being listed in a list of great books" - Source The books on this list are...

10 Books That Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind

10 Books That Will Absolutely Blow Your Mind

The books on this list will blow your mind and put it back together in a whole new way. There are books that change your entire mindset and shift your perception into a whole new paradigm and make you pursue more enlightenment through reading.

Imagination And Why Reading Makes You More Creative

Imagination And Why Reading Makes You More Creative

Of all the benefits of reading, the fact that reading makes you more creative, is one of the most rewarding benefits. We don’t really sit down and read a novel just to develop our imagination and be more creative. Most of us read to escape this world.

Easter Books for Adults – a bit of history

Easter Books for Adults – a bit of history

There are a few times a year that we should stop and reflect on life a little. Or a lot.  Today we present some Easter Books for Adults for reflection. From devotional reading to more historical books. Some short stories by classical authors consider the deeper...

Philosophy Books: 12 Best Philosophy Books Of All Time

Philosophy Books: 12 Best Philosophy Books Of All Time

These thinkers affected the course of history with their work, and the legacy of many of their studies are relevant now more than ever. Here is our compiled a list of 10 Best Philosophy Books everyone must read to gain a better understanding of western philosophy.

9 Best Spiritual Books Of All Time For Self Discovery

9 Best Spiritual Books Of All Time For Self Discovery

Are you thinking about or wanting to embark on a spiritual journey? Then the chances are that you have been looking for the best spiritual books of all time. You’ve stumbled upon the right post exactly for this as we have 9 listed right here.

11 Most Depraved, Gruesome And Violent Books Ever Written

11 Most Depraved, Gruesome And Violent Books Ever Written

The gruesome and violent books on this list are disturbing and unsettling that may leave you wondering if you should have read it in the first place. There is no winning when you read books like these. But whatever doesn’t kill you surely makes you stronger.

8 Basic Books on Cognitive Science to Help You Understand Your Mind

8 Basic Books on Cognitive Science to Help You Understand Your Mind

Cognitive science is the scientific study of the human mind. The field combines ideas and methods from psychology, computer science, linguistics, philosophy, and neuroscience. Understanding cognitive science will show you how your mind works, how you make decisions,...

“Funny Story” – Emily Henry’s Latest Must-Read Release

“Funny Story” – Emily Henry’s Latest Must-Read Release

"Funny Story" – Emily Henry’s Latest Release Bestselling author Emily Henry is back with her latest release, Funny Story, a sharp-witted romantic comedy that brings together two unlikely housemates in a story both hilarious and heartwarming. Daphne lands a dreamy...

Best Autobiographies of 5 Extraordinary Men

Best Autobiographies of 5 Extraordinary Men

So what is an Autobiography?  And we don't mean the new Range Rover Autobiography! (hint that's a car) The definition of autobiography is it's an account of a person's life, written by that person.  If the story is written by someone else it is a Biography.  Sometimes...

11 Best Adult Vampire Books

11 Best Adult Vampire Books

These are the best adult vampire books, meaning they are worth reading as opposed to the majority of the books that fall into the vampire horror genre. These vampire books are not marketed to the young adult audience and are arguably the best vampire books of all...

5 Reasons Why Reading Is So Important For Student Success

5 Reasons Why Reading Is So Important For Student Success

Reading can improve your memory, concentration, and vocabulary. It can boost your overall personal growth, helping you gain new knowledge, stimulate your creativity, which is why reading is so important for student success.

12 Of The Most Beautiful Paragraphs Or Sentences You Will Ever Read

12 Of The Most Beautiful Paragraphs Or Sentences You Will Ever Read

As good as a great book is in its entirety there is always a paragraph or a sentence from the best books that stay with you and impact you the most. WhytoRead.com has dedicated a few posts to great quotes and lines from books and this is the newest addition.

10 Best Cleaning and Organizing Books for Your Library

10 Best Cleaning and Organizing Books for Your Library

These 10 best cleaning and organizing books will show you that there is so much more to the whole process than you may think. And besides all that, you may even find the answers to many other life questions along the way. Check our top picks now.

10 Benefits of Reading Over Watching TV

10 Benefits of Reading Over Watching TV

We have long believed in the benefits of reading over watching TV. Yet for many people, watching TV is their go-to activity for relaxation and entertainment, leaving little time to read books. But what benefits are you missing out on by not reading?

Helping You To Read  Better Today

Reading is important for developing our knowledge, skills and social understanding