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Have You Read These Great Fantasy Books?

Have You Read These Great Fantasy Books?

Sometimes we worry about running out of great fantasy books because we read faster than authors can write. Other days we think we will never read all the new awesome fantasy series that are being published. These great fantasy books should be on your list to read.

Awesome Australian Authors to Read

Awesome Australian Authors to Read

Read our short book reviews of some awesome Australian Authors. Australian authors write some excellent books - its all that sunshine down under.  Each year Aussie Authors (and a few international ones)  are celebrated in May by the Australian Book Industry...

7 Books About Ancient Civilizations

7 Books About Ancient Civilizations

Ancient Civilizations are simply fascinating. Some, such as the Roman Empire, achieved heights that we have arguably yet to reach. All without the internet, modern plumbing and medicine. This list of short book reviews covers the Ancient Aztecs, Eyptians, Incas and...

Romance Writers Award Winning Books

Romance Writers Award Winning Books

The Romance Writers of America gather once per year to award writers in a range of categories for the best romance books.  The 2018 RITA Awards are already closed for judging.  With the list of finalists due out next month, we thought we'd take a trip back to last...

Popular Philosophy Books to Power 2018

Popular Philosophy Books to Power 2018

At this time of year we all practice popular philosophy whether we realize it or not. We question the meaning of life with another year gone, and then ponder we want to achieve in the coming year.  We make solemn New Years Resolutions that typically, sadly, last about...

Top Technology Books for 2018

Top Technology Books for 2018

Keep up to date with top technology with these books on disruptive and key technologies and the people behind them. From Steve Jobs (that we all know) to hackers ethics.  From the invention of the microchip (someone invented that?) to Andy Grove (who? Intel, thats...

Top 10 Mystery Books 2017

Top 10 Mystery Books 2017

We review the Top 10 Mystery Books as voted by GoodReads readers for 2017. Mystery books are popular with many readers as they stretch the mind and intrigue the brain no matter what 'universe' they are set in. Mystery books come in all shapes and sizes from...

Books for Entrepreneurs – Get Started in 2018

Books for Entrepreneurs – Get Started in 2018

With 2018 coming up very fast, we thought we'd review some books for entrepreneurs to get you started in 2018 faster. These inspiring stories teach valuable lessons for all entrepreneurs. They also make fantastic Christmas presents for the Entrepreneur in your life....

Thanksgiving Books to read in 2017

Thanksgiving Books to read in 2017

What is Thanksgiving? These short reviews of Thanksgiving books will give you a little bit of learning about our history. Know why we are celebrating Thanksgiving and what it can mean for you.  Several are children's books but adults will enjoy the pictures and clear...

How to Be a Manly Man – 8 Books for Manly Men

How to Be a Manly Man – 8 Books for Manly Men

What does it mean to be a manly man?  How do you become a manly man?  What about honor, chivalry and heroism?  This book list will help both Men and Women understand what it means to be a man, masculinity and manhood.  From Roman Honor to religious leaders each book...

Great Gothic Romance Novels

Great Gothic Romance Novels

Does the genre Gothic Romance bring up images of haunted castles? Supernatural horror stories? Dark Mysteries?  Damsels in distress? Then read on as this short review book list will cover all these and more.  Most of these books were published several decades ago and...

Spooky Books for Halloween

Spooky Books for Halloween

Do you like to read spooky books at Halloween? What sort of spooky books do you prefer? This list of short book reviews includes ghost stories, Gothic and historical fiction, right through to true horror stories.  Hide inside, be scared, be entertained but keep...

Technology Books – some History to Stretch Your Mind

Technology Books – some History to Stretch Your Mind

History of Technology Books for Summer 2017. The history of technology books are great way to keep up with changes in our world. Technology is changing faster than it ever has in the history of man. Which technologies are making major changes? Where did these...

A Little History to Improve Your Brain

A Little History to Improve Your Brain

A little history on a topic is all you need to give you a broad idea of what happened. You dont always need to read about something in depth. WhyToRead believes a broad knowledge base is a great help to a great brain. The series A Little History books do just that....

Easy Philosophy Books – Getting Started in 2017

Easy Philosophy Books – Getting Started in 2017

Easy Philosophy Books for 2017. Thinking about philosophy is something we all do whether you realize it or not.   Over a coffee or over a beer we use our mind to philosophize - that is ponder life, the universe and everything.  At WhyToRead we think reading is one of...

Exciting Hot Romance Books for Spring

Exciting Hot Romance Books for Spring

Spring is in the air. Love is in the Air. Hot romance is definitely in the air. Enjoy some exciting hot romance books this spring. 1. Mount! – Jilly Cooper Rupert puts aside his obsession for Love Rat, his prized stallion, when Gala, a Zimbabwean widow who is taking...

Amazing Psychology Books for Your Journey

Amazing Psychology Books for Your Journey

Psychology  is a broad topic around the science of the mind.  This list of psychology books is very diverse.  It travels from pain to love and creativity, greatness and history, society to religion and more.  Many are easy reading - the first is even a graphic novel....

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