Category: Books

Coffee table books are the perfect opportunity to display your interests and allow guests to explore them. They’re the must-have tabletop accessory for any host, but with so many on the market, how do you pick just one? Here’s a list to help you find your style.  By Jayne Turner – Staff Member The Arts […]

Censorship has long been a part of the literary world. From The Catcher in the Rye to 1984 and A Court of Thorns and Roses, authors have faced scrutiny for including controversial content. But in 2025, the question remains: what is considered too controversial for the bookshelves? By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Banned Books […]

AI writing assistants have quietly infiltrated our documents for years. But now they’re coming for something far more precious: the stories that define us. Should we be worried? Absolutely. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Here’s a fun fact that might unsettle you: you’ve been using AI writing tools for years without knowing it. That […]

You may think you’re saving time and energy by consuming books on ereaders or in audio formats, but you’re missing out on one huge thing. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer Dialing in on Audiobooks Audiobooks have been a great option for the visually impaired for over 50 years, but it wasn’t until the 1980s […]

Feel like all you do is scroll? Ever feel like you are losing IQ points through your phone screen? Reengage your brainrot with one powerful habit – Reading. Engaging your brain on a regular basis not only has mental, emotional, and physical benefits, it also fights off some age related diseases and memory loss. By […]

REVORD’S ENLIGHTENING EPISODE ABOUT THEIR NEW BOOK, “RULES FOR FAKE GIRLFRIENDS,” NOW LIVE LOS ANGELES (October 21, 2025) – Today, Syndicate X Library announced the impressive lineup of upcoming guests joining host Chris Collins for “Books That Changed My Life,” the weekly YouTube series that explores how books can transform our lives in profound and […]

Once seen as the “anti-reading”, social media apps like Instagram and TikTok are making reading cool again. By Jayne Turner – Staff Writer A Brief History of Book Clubs: In 1926, the Book-of-the-Month Club launched, which allowed consumers to more easily find and read modern content (sorry, Shakespeare!). In the 1980s, there was a renewed […]

We are well into spooky season. I hope you have your costume planned! If you’ve been busy playing tricks and giving out treats to discover a new book this month, I’m here to tell you what your costume means about you and what book to reach for next. Jayne Turner – Staff Writer If You Dressed Up as […]