January 2021 | TBR

The Henna Artist Book Club Questions

Is your books club looking for a great historical novel that isn’t set during World War II? How about a book that shows readers a different culture than what they’re used to? The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi definitely fits the bill! It’s a Reese Witherspoon book club pick, and has become a bestseller much loved by book groups! If your book club has picked out this book for your next meeting, never fear–we have a summary and The Henna Artist book club questions to help ensure your meeting run smoothly!Continue Reading

Our Favorite Books: The Top 20 Recommended Books on TBR in 2020

It’s the end of the year, which means it’s time to shout about our favorite books of 2020! We thought it would be fun to crunch some numbers and look at the most-recommended books in the TBR hardcover subscription tier! In 2020 alone, our Bibliologists recommended 862 unique titles in the hardcover tier–that’s a lot of books, but that’s because our Bibliolgists personalize each recommendation to you, and your tastes. But among all of those hardcover recommendations, some titles definitely stood out. These are the top twenty most recommended hardcover books by TBR Bibliologists, and you know they must be pretty amazing to make it to the top of such a long list!Continue Reading

10 Must-Read Arthurian Legend Books

King Arthur has been capturing imaginations for centuries, and continues to inspire stories into the twenty-first century, whether they’re retellings, stories about side characters we associate with Arthur’s court, or reimaginings set in space! Because there’s no story or version that’s considered “canon,” the universe is the limit, and we love to see so many iterations of Arthurian legend books. If you’re looking for some more recent, modern books about King Arthur, we’ve got you covered!Continue Reading

The Best New Nonfiction Books of 2021

A new year is an exciting time for new books, and we can’t wait for 2021 and all of its delicious new releases to arrive! If you’re a lover of nonfiction, then great news–there are so many amazing upcoming nonfiction books to look forward to. Whether you love a good memoir, dig a great self-help book, are always looking for more true crime, or want to read some great new history books, here are some of the new nonfiction books we are looking forward to! Continue Reading

10 Goal Setting Books to Help You Have Your Best Year Ever

A new year is upon us, which means it’s a great time to take stock of your goals and plans, and decide what you want to focus on in 2021! 2020 has been a rough year for us all, and while it’s great to look forward to a new calendar, we also know that people’s lives don’t change as easily as flipping a page. This is why we’ve rounded up a list of ten great goal setting books that will help you take a look at your goals, set new smart goals, and figure out what you want to focus on in the coming year. Here we go!Continue Reading

How Does TBR Work?

TBR, Tailored Book Recommendations: A Book Subscription Service Welcome to TBR, a personalized book recommendation service that helps you find your next favorite reads! TBR is a quarterly book subscription service that offers two different tiers: recommendations only, and hardcovers! The recommendations only tier delivers a letter with three curated book recommendations just for you in your inbox, and the hardcover level gives you that same personalized treatment, but delivers three hardcover books to your door. No matter what you love to read, fiction or nonfiction, any genre or category, we’ve got high quality recommendations for you! That sounds amazing, you’re probably thinking, but how does TBR work? Let’s dive in!Continue Reading

The Best Books on Minimalism

There’s nothing quite like the prospect of a new year to re-evaluate how you’re living and take stock of your values. For some of us, that means taking a close look at how much stuff we have, and how the accumulation of all that stuff impacts the quality of our lives. The concept of minimalism isn’t about going without, but taking a look at your priorities in life and making adjustments accordingly. Here are ten of the best books on minimalism that we recommend!Continue Reading