Dan Pekios has sold the bookstore that has been in his family since 1939 to a Rock Island couple who are avid readers and ...

In my living room, an ottoman or coffee table that conceals ... drawers—they slide out easily and keep my less frequently read books dust-free and organized. Alternatively, a rolling cart ...

When Isabella Burley decided to pursue Climax Books as a new venture in 2020 ... Climax was born out of my living room in my old, old, old apartment,” she recalls. “Friends who were ...

Thinking of sprucing up your living room for the new year ... shelving designed to show off the owners' book collection and units that double as room dividers. The image above shows a renovated ...

Reading shouldn’t be stressful, but sometimes it’s fun to turn up the heat with a challenge to see how many books you can read ... are kept in an underground room guarded by armed men.

Looking to read more this year? The best way to put a New Year’s resolution into action is to make a plan, and that includes organizing all of those books you want to read in 2025. The most well ...

One study even showed that reading books helps us live longer. But, to be honest, while I’m gratified to know that my favorite activity is good for me, I don’t really care that it’s healthy.

As I write this article, the chill of winter is apparent: the windows inside the library are steamy, and nearly every patron walks in bundled in extra layers for warmth.