Summer Reading
On the side of the library in White Rock, BC they have a quote from William Butler Yeats in foot-high letters. It reads, “Take down this book and slowly read”. It’s such excellent advice, especially for summer.
There is something about the slow days of summers that just begs for the pages of an open book. For some of us,... >Read More
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This Week on TheLife.com (June 26 2009)
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A Few Good Reads
What are you in the mood for? Summer is a great time to catch up on your reading. Whether you’re looking for a little mystery, some inspiration, something thought provoking, or maybe even a good...... >Read More
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A Few Good Reads
What are you in the mood for? Whether you're looking for a little mystery, some inspiration, something thought provoking, or maybe even a good laugh - chances are there is a book waiting to take you there. Don't know which book to pick? Senior Editor Claire talks with Nicole about a few of their latest favorites.
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Angels & Demons (and bears, oh my!)
Do you remember all the buzz surrounding The Da Vinci Code? I remember reading the book and thinking, “that’s it?” I never understood why people got so worked-up over a work of fiction. For me, a novel doesn’t have a lot of impact on my personal faith. But back in the heady days of the book’s popularity I... >Read More
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Books that changed geeks' lives
Recently geek weblog Lifehacker asked its visitors "What books have changed your life?" The results included typical (and great) geek favorites from authors like Douglas Adams (The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy), J.R.R. Tolkien (Lord of the Rings), and George Orwell (1984). However, perhaps surprisingly, the most popular vote-getter was The Bible.
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This Week on TheLife.com (July 24 2009)
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Top Books to Read Before it's Too Late!
Lately we've talked a lot about great books for summer reading, first... >more
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