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6 Best Book Organization Apps

For us, the passionate readers out there, books are our most prized possession. We take great pride in our book collections and we love taking great care of them. Of course, sometimes, that is easier said than done. We don’t always have the time or the energy to put our books in order and as

How to Write a Book Report in 6 Steps

Learning how to write a book report is not just something that is going to help us out throughout the school. As we found out here at Basmo, writing book reports is also quite a great way to exercise our analytical and writing skills, and it can benefit us tremendously in retaining more information from

6 Benefits of Reading Non-Fiction Books

While reading is generally associated with a relaxing way to disconnect from our everyday lives, what many forget the moment they finish studying is that books can be more than just entertaining. Non-fiction books in particular can be extremely efficient learning tools and there is a lot of knowledge you can earn if you dedicate

How to Keep Books in Good Condition

As passionate readers, one of our most pressing concerns is learning how to keep books in good condition. Whether we are collectors or simply book lovers, knowing how to preserve books at home is a very important piece of knowledge to have. The contents of books are timeless. Sadly, books are not. While the desire

44 Most Popular Types of Books

Readers are generally quite different from one another. While some of us struggle to include as many book genres as possible in our TBR lists, others stick to one or two types of books and tend to only read those. As long as you are reading enough and you are having a good time doing

Reasons Why Books Are Important

As passionate readers, we rarely give much thought to the importance of books. We enjoy them and the benefits they provide, but we rarely ask ourselves why books are important. Well, things look a little different to those who are trying to improve their reading habits and constantly struggle to read more and more effectively.

The Best Tools for Readers and Why they Matter

As readers, we constantly struggle to become better, more efficient, and to read as much as humanly possible. This can be challenging considering how much else is going on in our lives. We need to work full-time, take care of our homes and loved ones, and we also need to find ways to spend time

Top Tips on How to Read Books Effectively

Very many of us struggle to find the time to read more. We live hectic lives and very little time is left for doing the things we love. While some try to read more, there’s a select group of readers who are focused on something different: reading better. Learning how to read better can mean

Why Is Reading Good for You? Our List of Reasons

Reading is (or it should be) an important part of our lives. Whether we do it because we love the feeling that we become more knowledgeable, or simply because we know there are certain benefits to it, most readers have one thing in mind: how to read more and better. But why is reading good

Real Books vs Kindle. What Should You Choose?

As readers, we tend to constantly be on the lookout for new ways to enjoy our books. While for some that means buying hardcover books instead of paperback or finding their favorite titles in limited editions, for others it means embracing what today’s technology can do for improving our reading experience. Regardless of the category

I Don’t Like Reading Books. What Can I Do to Change?

As a book lover, things are rather simple. You love books, you love reading, and you can enjoy the plethora of benefits this activity can provide for you. For those who are not as fond of reading, there is quite a lot to overcome in order to take advantage of everything reading has to offer.

Top 9 Best Book Library Apps

As reading enthusiasts, we generally pay quite a lot of attention to our home library. And it makes sense, having books at home is not only a great source of reading material but also a testimonial to our reading habits. Looking at the shelves of books we already read can bring us quite a lot