The soothing power of books

Have you ever used Duolingo, Babbel, Busuu or perhaps another language-learning app? How did you get on? Some people love the convenience of these apps – you can learn on the go, like during your commute to work, rather than committing to a certain time each week, like learning i ... Show More

Every year we see damage, death and destruction caused by hurricanes, cyclones and typhoons - tropical storms. Is climate change making this impact worse? Climate change may be making this destruction worse. Phil is joined by BBC weather presenter and meteorologist Sarah Keith-Lu ... Show More

What is the worst smell in the world? And what is the best smell? Are there any smells that you like, but that your friends or family hate? Smells are all around us all the time, but the English language is often quite general in the way it describes smells, as opposed to other s ... Show More

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<p>Are you a reader?  I hope so because it’s good for the brain, makes us less stressed…you know the deal.  I’ve been reading, and also listening to, a lot of books lately and wanted to share the five I’ve enjoyed most during my time in The Hamptons.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Where ... Show More

what to do when i'm feeling overwhelmed? we all wonder this. sometimes its nice to be guided and soothed in moments like this. so i created this for you <3 Mini episode alert! Skinny Dipping the Podcast is back every Tuesday and Thursday for the new 5 week series Eunoia with Host ... Show More

Welcome back to Espresso Epilogues, a podcast where two besties talk about books over coffee. Are you in a reading slump? If so... It's your lucky day. We're here to prescribe you a few books to cure it. We also chat about Steinbeck, Agatha Christie, Annie Ernaux, and more.Don't ... Show More

<p>Relax in a bookstore and allow the cozy atmosphere to settle your mind and remove distractions. <br /><br /> <br /><br /> Check out Deep Sleep Sounds on Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXhJgAKd4b6tLVQFvO8XQg">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfXhJgAKd4b6tLV ... Show More

Author Azar Nafisi has written a love letter to literature and reading in Read Dangerously: The Subversive Power of Literature in Troubled Times. She does this in a series of letters to her late father who passed on in 2004. Nafisi says that reading can help us really live and al ... Show More

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