By Jay Flood Bowling Green State University (BGSU) Graduate Jade Rush published a children’s book, Evelyn the Environmentalist Takes on Climate Change, July 18. Rush participated in The Hatch, a program like Shark Tank at BGSU, in 2022 and received funding to launch...
By Jay Flood Bowling Green State University Alumna Amy Burkett wanted to help others grow not only as leaders but as people. That intent resulted in two leadership books, The 7 D’s to Your Destiny: A Roadmap to Help You Fulfill Your Life’s Purpose and The Dirty...
By Jay Flood What is a Reading Slump? Reading slumps are one of the most frustrating things a reader can experience. Have you ever heard of writer’s block? A reading slump is writer’s block for readers. It’s a period of time when the idea of reading a book is...
By Jay Flood I can be very picky when it comes to preferences, whether that be for food, music, movies, or books. I ask myself the same questions when choosing which book I will read next: What am I in the mood for? Do I want to read a series or a stand-alone? Do I...
By Jay Flood Despite what some might think, rating books can be very challenging. There is no standard for rating books as everyone’s concept of what a five-star book looks like is different. Some people rate almost every book they read five stars while others rate...
By Jay Flood I have a habit of starting things and never finishing them. I can’t even begin to tell you how many crochet projects I started that now sit unfinished in my closet. There are countless of movies and tv shows I’ve started, yet never finished. I currently...
Reading Hacks part 3 By Jay Flood When I’m reading a good book, I like to tell everyone around me every thought I have while reading. Anything that makes me laugh, cry, gasp, or have any other strong emotion is something I need to tell either my mom or roommates. But...
Reading Hacks part 2 By Jay Flood Reading can be a very expensive hobby. The average cost of a book today is around $15, a monthly subscription to Audible is either $7.95 for the basic version or $14.95 for the premium version, a monthly subscription to Kindle...
By Jay Flood Everyone who knows me knows that I rarely read anything other than fiction. I read because I want to escape from the real world and nonfiction books cannot give me that considering they are about the real world. While I still don’t think I will ever read...
Reading Hacks Part 1 By Jay Flood It is constantly proven that reading has many benefits for your mind, body, and overall lifestyle. But reading consistently for your own pleasure can be one of the hardest habits to build and maintain. There are plenty of reasons, but...
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