Over the years, many readers have witnessed their favorite books get adapted for the screens, either as movies or TV shows. But, did you know that some books actually started out as movies/ TV shows? They’re rare, but they exist. Here are 14 of them you should know about. 1. Buffy the Vampire Slayer This […]
14 Popular TV shows That Continued Their Stories In Books
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10 Books Like ‘There Was A Country’ You Should Read If You Like ‘There Was A Country’
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The Nigerian Civil War, an horrific event that has continuously refused to be acknowledged by the Nigerian Government despite its life altering impact on the Igbos, has been a consistent theme in literary works for years. In his memoir, There was a Country, Chinua Achebe gave his personal account on the genocidal event. 51 years […]
How Libraries Can Quickly Boost Book Sales In 5 Simple Steps
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Although it seems like the thing of the past, the fact is that libraries still sell books and attract millions of readers worldwide. The magic of good old books will never disappear, but it is getting increasingly difficult to think of new ways to grow the number of customers. Online retailers, bookstores, and similar outlets […]
5 Benefits of Reading: Why You Should Read Every Day
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Everyone who knows me knows that I love to read. I try to read every day as much as I can. I try to finish at least one book every week and so far I’ve managed to do that, more or less. It helps that all those around me; friends and family, all read as […]
4 Books to Remind you of Maternal Love
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Mothers are the root of human existence. Since we are celebrating all mothers, we made a compilation of 4 books that glorify the care, sacrifices, kindness, and selflessness associated with motherhood. I KNOW WHY YOUR MOTHER CRIES by Badiru Kehinde This anthology is a manifestation of the tears Mothers have cried and still cry. The […]
#9jabookworms: These Instagram Accounts Will Keep Your Love for Books Alive
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Reading has long transformed into art and these bibliophiles have dedicated their time to ensuring that books are seen and perceived as more than mere papers with printed words. They obviously love what they do, and one look at their instagram profiles, you will too. There are photos of books plastered all over the walls […]
If You Want to Smile Like a Carrot, These 3 Book Genres Will Help You
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Literature as an Umbrella word has more than a hundred sub-genres; and as unique as they all are, these 3 stand out due to their popularity and perfect reflection of reality. They are: 1. Comedy Of course! What else can make you smile other than a genre that is specifically supposed to? Comedies do not […]