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Author Archives: suswatibasu

Rick Rubin book: The Creative Act is a life lesson in innovation – review

The Creative Act by Rick Rubin

The Creative Act by legendary American music producer Rick Rubin is an important book that looks into the act and process of creativity.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 28, 2023March 28, 2023Posted inBook ReviewsTags:books, creativity, innovation, Review, Suswati Basu1 Comment on Rick Rubin book: The Creative Act is a life lesson in innovation – review

Pamela Anderson memoir: moving past trauma in Love, Pamela – review

Pamela Anderson memoir - Love, Pamela

Here is a review of Pamela Anderson’s memoir Love, Pamela which looks into the hardships the actress faced and the resilience she embodies.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 26, 2023March 28, 2023Posted inBook ReviewsTags:books, Review, Suswati Basu1 Comment on Pamela Anderson memoir: moving past trauma in Love, Pamela – review

Rathbones Folio Prize 2023: Margo Jefferson big winner of the night

Rathbones Folio Prize 2023

The Rathbones Folio Prize 2023 has been handed out at the British Library, celebrating the best of new literature.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 26, 2023March 27, 2023Posted inEventsTags:awards, books, events, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Rathbones Folio Prize 2023: Margo Jefferson big winner of the night

Exclusive book giveaway: win copy of Marianne Levy’s ‘Don’t Forget to Scream’

Exclusive giveaway of Marianne Levy's book "Don't Forget to Scream".

We have an exclusive book giveaway of Marianne Levy’s ‘Don’t Forget to Scream’, courtesy of Phoenix Books who is sending a copy to the winner

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 24, 2023March 29, 2023Posted inEventsTags:books, events, Giveaway, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Exclusive book giveaway: win copy of Marianne Levy’s ‘Don’t Forget to Scream’

Top nonfiction poems for World Poetry Day

book opened on top of white table beside closed red book and round blue foliage ceramic cup on top of saucer. Top nonfiction poems for World Poetry Day

It’s World Poetry Day, which is a great chance to look at top nonfiction poems that showcase an autobiographical or social element.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 21, 2023March 21, 2023Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:books, poetry, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Top nonfiction poems for World Poetry Day

Books to celebrate International Day of Happiness

woman smiling and holding a bunch of flowers. Books to celebrate International Day of Happiness

International Day of Happiness takes place on March 20th every year, hence here are some books to celebrate the event.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 20, 2023Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:books, happiness, happy, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Books to celebrate International Day of Happiness

Books for those not celebrating Mother’s Day

affection baby barefoot blur. Books for those not celebrating Mother's Day

Mother’s Day takes place on March 19th. It can be a difficult time for some hence here are some books for those not celebrating Mother’s Day.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 19, 2023March 19, 2023Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:books, Recommended, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Books for those not celebrating Mother’s Day

St Patrick’s Day books to celebrate Irish authors

close up photo of st patrick s day props in tilt shift lens. St Patrick's Day books to celebrate Irish authors

It’s St Patrick’s Day, and what great way to celebrate fantastic Irish authors and their incredible books? From James Joyce to Frank McCourt.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 17, 2023Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:books, NonfictionLeave a comment on St Patrick’s Day books to celebrate Irish authors

Books for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

white and green scrabble tiles on the table to talk about books for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

It’s Neurodiversity Celebration Week, hence here are some books to celebrate the amazing authors in the community.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 16, 2023March 16, 2023Posted inBook RecommendationsTags:allyship, books, Diversity, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Books for Neurodiversity Celebration Week

Paris literary tour: top spots to visit for book lovers

Holding In Search of Lost time in front of Marcel Proust grave

Paris is thought to be one of those incredible capitals for lovers of literature, which is why this literary tour may be your dream come true.

Posted bysuswatibasuMarch 12, 2023March 12, 2023Posted inEventsTags:books, events, Suswati BasuLeave a comment on Paris literary tour: top spots to visit for book lovers

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How to Journal and Prompt Ideas - with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire - How To Be...Books Podcast

Welcome to "How To Be...", guiding you through life's tricky topics and skills by reading through the best books out there. It is the last episode of the season and we're looking at reflecting at the beginning of the new year through journaling. Journaling is one of the cheapest forms of self-care. It can help you make sense of how you're feeling about a certain person or situation that is troubling or inspiring you. The process of writing down your thoughts as honestly and with as little judgment as possible allows for self-discovery. So how do we journal and stick to it?I spoke to editor, creative-writing coach, and Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire on getting started on journaling and maintaining a habit, as well as other experts' books to see if their advice can help all of us. Please hit subscribe to hear the whole series on life skills and social change! It should be short and sweet. I look forward to journeying with you through this maze of hacks.
  1. How to Journal and Prompt Ideas - with Journaling for Dummies author Amber Lea Starfire 49:19
  2. How to Reach Our Full Potential - with Unashamedly Superhuman author Jim Steele 01:01:14
  3. How to Manage Procrastination - with The Now Habit author Dr Neil Fiore 44:33
  4. How to Be Open About Finances - with Girls that Invest author Simran Kaur 38:05
  5. How You Start Talking About Sex - with Sex Bomb author Sadia Azmat 41:20
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