Gone are the days when I could read 50+ books in a year. Don't think I even managed more than 30 books this year. Problem is, I didn't keep track. Next year, I'd rather have a proper reading plan and not go ad-hoc. It will help me be more disciplined, learn some useful skills and… Continue reading The 2021 Reading List (31 Books)
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Make Your Own Ex-Libris
Caution: For serious book lovers only; otherwise you might be extremely bored. What is an Ex-Libris? The Latin phrase means 'From the library of...'. An ex-libris (aka bookplate) is a printed label that people stick inside the front endpage of their books to indicate ownership. This was a practice in Europe as far back as… Continue reading Make Your Own Ex-Libris
Do For Your Kids What My Father Did For Me.
One day in 1988 when I was eight, my dad gave me a book with this inscription. It helped to kick start a lifelong love of reading and completely changed my life. And although all my childhood books were later donated to my younger cousins once I outgrew them, this special Enid Blyton Famous Five… Continue reading Do For Your Kids What My Father Did For Me.