Writing a book is very hard work, and many novice writers are almost ready to give up their work after one or two publishers fail. We want to tell them: “Don't give up!” You will be shocked to find out how many world famous books (and writers) have gone through failures on the way to literary fame....

Chinese literature originated in the distant era of the Shang dynasty (1600 - 1027 BC) and has changed several times throughout its development. Modern Chinese literature, of course, carries a different message than ancient. Interestingly, the origin of ancient literature was myths ...

The end of the year and the beginning of a new one is the best time to take stock. This is done by both simple office workers and politicians, businessmen, housewives and schoolchildren. Book publishers did not stand aside. What exactly do Russians read and what books did they like most in the past 2019 ...

Reading not only provides food for the mind, but also develops imagination, forms an assessment of the surrounding reality and just helps to have a good time. If you need a new book to add to your reading list, we will provide you with all the necessary information about the most popular books of 2019. Rating ...

Why are you reading books? To learn something interesting, to abandon gray reality or tickle your nerves? Or perhaps plunge into the abyss of horror, despair and pain, as is the case with the worst books in the world? We do not mean exclusively stories about the gutting of the helpless ...

Every year, starting in 1978, the well-known British magazine Bookseller holds a prize in the nomination "The funniest title of a book." This award is called Diagram. The competition involves librarians, publishers, and even book sellers. It is worth noting that the author cannot participate in ...

Many adults, including myself, still remember their first books. Noble heroes and beautiful princesses lived in them, talking animals and even trees, and good was always defeated by the most insidious evil. Do you remember how once these books made you laugh, cry and die from fear ...

Writers and readers around the world agree on one thing — some books are harder to read than others. Millions of readers share book information with each other at Goodreads, the largest book site on the Web. Based on their reviews, we selected the most complex literary works in ...

Now many people can read many works of literature of different times and peoples. Books, since the advent of the first alphabet, has been an integral part of the life of all people. They contain a tremendous amount of information accumulated by mankind throughout its history....

Throughout life, a person is visited by thoughts about his destiny, the definition of his own "I", the meaning of existence, the secret of happiness and much more. That is why psychology, as the science of understanding the "soul" of modern society, is a popular genre in the literature of the 20th and 21st ...

Writing and literature arose between the seventh and fourth millennia BC. A variety of materials were used to record the text, including clay, silk, ceramics, papyrus, and even gold. Therefore, the question of the oldest book on Earth largely depends on how you ...

Even in the era of the Internet, Russians remain one of the most read nations in the world. And summing up the results of 2017, Forbes magazine released a list of publications that are best sold in Russian bookstores. It turned out that the preferences of Russians are gradually shifting towards non-fiction ...

Reading is one of the most useful and enjoyable activities. The book is not ashamed to present to relatives and friend and colleague for the New Year and other holidays. The book tells about life and takes you to a fantastically interesting world and does not cause any dependence or headache in the morning. Only a little remained - choose which book ...

There was a time when Russia was called one of the most reading countries. What exactly do the inhabitants of the Russian Federation read, what books do they like and buy? In response to this question, RBC experts studied the sales statistics of the largest publishing houses in the country. As a result, the best books of 2015 were selected. ...

Vacation is a wonderful time to relax your body and soul. By the way, nothing contributes to a good rest, like reading an interesting book under the gentle rays of the sun and the measured whisper of waves. Today we have compiled the Top 10 best books to read on vacation. The top ten includes a variety of books, ...

Contrary to skeptical sociologists who claim that reading leaves the life of a modern person, literary novelties are quite popular. Today we present the most anticipated books of 2015. Among the new products are works of different genres - from the comic book by Chuck Palahniuk ...

Despite the abundance of recipes for various dishes on the Internet, cookbooks do not lose popularity. Especially valuable are those publications to which you can return day after day. It is these folios that are included in today's Top 10 best culinary books in the world. Notably, some books were first ...

ReadRate is one of the most popular book services. The main idea of ​​the project is to search for & 34; the same & 34; books. To do this, a list has been added to the site where you can see the best books of all time according to the readers themselves. Let us plunge into the rating of books and select from hundreds ...

Internet technologies are increasingly replacing reading with watching videos, chatting, on forums and in social networks. However, for years Russia has remained one of the most reading countries in the world, occupying the 7th line in the corresponding rating. Today we offer everyone the Top 10 best books for teens ...

Every parent wants to understand, support, develop their child. Unfortunately, it is far from always possible to understand the motives of children's actions, to properly build their behavior, and to create conditions for harmonious development. And here the advice of experienced psychologists and educators comes to the aid on time, ...