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Books I’ve Been Reading: Reading List Update
With all these busy times, it’s been harder to post often. So, here’s an overview of the books I’ve been reading recently (and am reading now). One thing, though: these are only the fiction ones. The self- help, and others get a whole separate post! I’ll keep you in suspense for now. But first, let’s look at this post. Keep reading for the reveal. So, the Books I’ve been reading are: Little Women This one gets a whole separate post in my book spotlight series. That’s why I won’t tell you too much about it here – take a look at that post for more. Rest assured, this one’s worth…
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Why You Need To Read Hunger Games
As you should be able to tell from the types of books here, I’m not the biggest fan of dystopia. But Hunger Games? This is a book on a whole new level. I’d always heard of Hunger Games. It was somewhere on my list of ‘I’d like to read this sometime’. And I happened to begin reading it entirely by accident. Also, I began in the middle of Catching Fire! So now I’ve read book one and two, but not three. So shhh, no spoilers! What is Hunger Games? This is a dystopian trilogy set in the country of Panem in North America, the main idea was that while children…
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Jim Kay Illustrated the new Jaw-dropping Harry Potter Books
Harry Potter, a childhood favourite all of us (hopefully!) have read. But for the more serious fans of you all, this might just be your chance to dive back into the books and re-read them, because Jim Kay will amaze you with his illustrated Harry Potter books will take your breath away. ↑ But first, take a look at this board by In a Nutshell featuring a collection of illustrations from the books by Jim Kay ↑ A Bit About Jim Kay… He was born on the 4th April 1974, and is from Northamptonshire. Harry Potter is his biggest job and he’s still working on it! He’s also illustrated A…
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Things That Go Brilliantly with Books
As the rush of daily life resumes after the holidays, we need to remember to schedule in some down-time. And you know what down-time can mean – books. So here are lots of things that go brilliantly with books, for every season. Contents: Winter Spring Summer Autumn Winter Image by Kat von Wood via Unsplash Let’s start with winter, as that’s where we are now. The Sofa Have to start with this. Curling up on the sofa with a book? Perfect for cold days. Snow Even though to many of us this can only be a dream, books go with snow amazingly. A perfect snow day includes reading a book…
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If You Haven’t Read These Books, Read Them Now
There are some things in life that you just have to do. No arguing. You might not like them (although that’s unlikely), but they add so much to your life that it’s worth it. Seriously, if you haven’t read these books before, what have you been doing in life? (Psst! If you haven’t even heard of some of these, that’s okay, as their popularity varies by region, but they’re still solid gold and deserve a spot on your Book Bucket List. Some, like Harry Potter, are world famous though.) The Harry Potter Series By J.K. Rowling, this masterpiece is probably something you’ve already read but will keep coming back to.…
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Get Into The Habit Of Reading Daily: A Detailed How-To
Reading is fun and important. But if you didn’t grow up with a love of books, it can be tough to get into the habit of reading daily. So here’s a guide on how to do that. Skip straight there or learn why it’s important to get into the habit first. Contents: Why is Reading Daily So Important? You’ll Enjoy It More You’ll Get Better At It It Adds Up Part Two – The Tips Carry A Book Around Everywhere You Go… …so you can Read Whenever You Can; Be Spontaneous… … But Schedule Time… … Like Before Bed… …Or At Lunch Break Make It Fun Switch it Up Why…
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Ways to Use Books To Get Productive For 2022
New year coming up, fresh start. We always seem to be doing nothing in this weird week before the New Year and after Christmas. But I, for one, love this time; it’s easy and relaxed, but also the perfect time to get your productivity sorted while everyone else is lazing around. And the perfect way to do that? To use books to get productive. That, and normal life/school/work is starting again, and I don’t want to repeat last term’s mistakes. So in this post we’ll be looking at a different kind of books than we usually do – the kind of books your write in. Diaries, jourals, notebooks- the lot.…
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11 Ways to Make Money From Books
If you’re in need of some extra cash, want some passive income or just need a job, and want one you love, this post is the perfect place to learn how to make money from books. Keep scrolling! 1. Write a Book! This is perhaps the most obvious one. You don’t have to become a fully-fledged author, though. Books are a long-lasting form of passive income, and are worth the effort to complete. 2. Make a Book Blog It could be like In a Nutshell, or completely different. I love writing a blog, despite its challenges. It’s hard, but will pay off in the long run. 3. Sell Books Online…
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How To Add Book Spots Into Your Home
Being surrounded by books makes us all happy. But we still want to keep that balance of being able to breathe and having a tidy house with still having space for books. Here, you’ll find out exactly how to add book spots into your home. So grab a pen and paper, and let’s get started! (Just a sec! It’s best to skim through this post and then read it thoroughly so you know what’s in Part Two, which can help you with Part One. Kind of a paradox.) Contents Part 1 – Making Space Part 2 – Ways To Incorporate Book Spots Into Your House Part 1 – Making Space…
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4 Fun Book Projects To Try This Winter
We love book projects here at In A Nutshell, so we’ve roundedup four great ones to try this winter, with this holiday time on our hands. A perfect opportunity to destress from all the festive rush, or you could use these to your advantage to get the whole family or friends together by making this a group project. Either way, hours will pass in no time with these book projects. The book projects: Book/ Reading Bucket List DIY Bookmarks Book/Reading Club Book/Reading Challenge Let’s get started! Reading Bucket List Skydiving, going to space, riding a camel; they all are the typical ingredients of someone’s bucket list, although some are more…
