The Big Apple has everything a book-loving traveler desires from a destination. The city promises some of the most fascinating literary sights, from the massive New York Public Library to the charm of stepping inside Edgar Allan Poe's house. Then there are the bookstores in NYC; quaint, personal, and in many cases, institutions making New York the hottest literary destination in the world. 

A city drenched in literary greatness, Dublin welcomes book lovers with open arms. Along the city’s winding streets, there are museums to explore, pubs to visit, and bookstores to discover.

The NYT best-selling author William Kent Krueger joined us for an AMA last week. Our conversation explored his love for Minnesota, the spiritual struggles & conflicts at the heart of his stories, how he thinks the readership of mystery novels is evolving, the upcoming prequel to his popular Cork O'Connor series, as well as several other interesting topics.

The entire process of trying to get kids to read more will have triumphs and failures. Every child is different, brought up in a unique environment, all of which influence the way they approach learning. As parents, in the end, it is our responsibility to try various techniques and help establishing good reading habits in our children.

The best bookstores in Sydney are distinct in their disposition, highlighting and promoting the joy of reading in their unique ways. At the helm of these establishments are passionate booksellers, people who have taken their love for books to new heights, often working against economic hardships to keep alive these much-needed institutions that provide comfort and an escape to thousands of bibliophiles every day. A city with an avid book culture, Sydney bookstores will leave you in awe of their charming personas. 

Gone are the days when the author's job was done once they turned in their final draft. Now, irrespective of whether it is a debut novel or one backed by a publishing house, marketing a book is almost as important as writing it.

Last week, Silicon Valley entrepreneur and author Kamal Ravikant joined us for an Ask Me Anything inside the WSIRN community. There was much discussion about his journey to self-love, but we also dove into other interesting subjects, such as how he decides which companies to invest in, things that warm his heart and ignite his passion, his daily exercise & meditation routine, how to break free from the anxiety of failure, and his plans for an upcoming podcast. Here is the unabridged transcript of the event.

Toronto, a bustling metropolitan Canadian city, attracts book lovers with its modern and natural charm. The city's skyscrapers give it a dramatic feel while its waterside location and green spaces provide readers with perfect spots to stop and indulge in a book. However, the love for books comes across most prominently through the bookstores in Toronto. Hotspots for bibliophiles, there are several niche and independent booksellers in Toronto downtown, but also a few nearby that deserve a special mention.

Book publishing trends 2020 have followed patterns similar to previous years, altering the course of what we read and how we perceive modern-day book culture. Whether these trends will become a permanent fixture over the years or fizzle out, as many trends do, we will simply have to wait and see.

A city with an exceptionally high student population, you are more than likely to come across people carrying books everywhere in Melbourne. Add to that the amalgamation of distinct cultures through its diverse residents, and it’s no wonder that Melbourne is a world-renowned literary destination worth exploring.