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Chick lit is both a genre and pop culture phenomenon that started in the 90s. “Chick” is a slang term for “woman,” while “lit” is short for “literature.” The genre involves a woman-centered narrative that deals with different aspects of womanhood and the prejudices that come with it. In that sense, they’re stories that are more about the audience than the plot. The authors, who are predominantly female, write about the realities that women often face. Best Chick Lit Books Chick lit books are the sort of “feel-good” stories that usually involve quirky and likable characters, obstacles to overcome for a happy ending, and a bit of romance to spice things up. We’ve rounded up the best chick lit books to help you get started in your reading. Check them out below! 1. Bridget Jones’s Diary by Helen Fielding This is the book that essentially started the chick lit movement. It follows the adventures of the titular character, who attempts to lose weight, quit smoking, and find true ...

Recently, virtual reality has become a trending theme in TV shows, movies, books, and other media. One of these is the novel Ready Player One (RP1) by Ernest Cline. It involves the OASIS, a massive virtual reality simulation where most of humanity now spends their days. When its eccentric creator dies, a contest is initiated that promises ownership of the simulation the owner. Now, Wade Watts has cracked the first clue and he suddenly finds himself on the run, and the only way out is to win. Its blend of 90’s nostalgia, quirky humor, and sci-fi vibes has made RP1 an extremely popular book. It’s also been turned into a movie , which boosted everyone’s interest in this particular blend of storytelling. Books Like Ready Player One So you’ve finished the book and you’re looking to read something similar. If you’re ready to go down the rabbit hole, then here is a list of books that are similar to Ready Player One . 1. Armada by Ernest Cline Zack Lightman is addicted to the titu...

If your favorite cardio workout is running late, you’re probably familiar with the walk of shame—the one when you walk into a meeting or dinner party and everyone who’s been waiting for you turns around with a look of unanimous judgment. But the good news is that your tardiness can be remedied, as long as you’re willing to commit to change. You can learn to be on time and improve your personal and professional standing. How to Be on Time Below are 8 tips that will help you be on time every time. 1. Commit to being on time. The first step to becoming more punctual is recognizing that you need to. If you don’t really believe that being on time matters, then you’ll be less likely to stick with the goals you set. You probably have external motivators for being on time—like not getting fired, perhaps. But about how being on time can change your life for the better. You’ll probably feel less stressed, be more productive, and catch all those inside jokes you’re always missing while eve...

Game of Thrones is the first book in the A Song of Ice and Fire series. Written by George R.R. Martin, the series has been hailed as comparable to J.R.R Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings series, which is widely considered the ultimate example of fantasy fiction. Just like Tolkien’s masterpiece, Martin’s work has achieved much success. It’s sold millions of copies worldwide, been expanded into a popular franchise, and started a thriving fandom at a level we haven’t seen since the height of the Harry Potter franchise. Books Like Game of Thrones It takes a long time to write a story of such epic proportions, and though the finished novels are quite chunky, fans can still read them faster than Martin can churn them out, so it’s no surprise that a majority of his fans are getting antsy for the next book. But since you can’t exactly speed up a writer’s process, how about settling for a similar book instead? I made a list of books that are similar to Martin’s acclaimed series. They’re f...

As a book lover, it’s hard to imagine a world where books weren’t available at every corner, ready for eager readers to dive into and explore. Granted, people living in the Dark Ages had bigger things to worry about, like not catching the plague or being accused of heresy. But after the invention of the modern printing press in the mid-15th century, books finally became available on a mass scale for the first time, and the global implications were far-reaching. Gutenberg’s Groundbreaking Invention Around 1436, German goldsmith Johannes Gutenberg gifted the world with his revolutionary printing press, which made it possible to mass-produce books inexpensively and essentially pulled Europe out of the Dark Ages. His invention utilized small, individual metal letters that would be set up by a compositor to form the desired lines of text. Several lines could be arranged at once, before being placed in a wooden frame, or “galley.”  Ink was applied to the text evenly to create prints...

If you’re looking to advance your career as an editor or bulk up your resume with more valuable skills, you might consider taking a course in copyediting. Copyediting is the process of revising written material to improve readability and quality. And while printed publications may be going out of style, copy editors are as essential as ever in the age of digital writing. The question is: do you need to get certified to work as a copy editor? The short answer is no, but we’ll explore the pros and cons of certification in this post, and offer recommended copyediting courses with and without certificates. University Copyediting Courses (for Certification) The following are online university programs that offer certificates in copyediting. While university courses offer a very comprehensive look at the subject, they also tend to have more rigid schedules and deadlines, which is important to consider when choosing a program. 1. UC San Diego This 12-month online program provides s...

Stories aren’t exciting without any conflict. Readers need tension to stay invested, the kind that keeps them turning page after page. There are different types of conflict that you could introduce to a story. Your characters can fight against themselves, a force of nature, technology, the supernatural, or even society. But the most common, and often most effective, way you can create conflict is by pitting your protagonist against another character. It’s more relatable and easier to imagine. After all, people fight against each other all the time. So I’ve gathered up the worst (in action, not quality), the most compelling, and the most memorable villains to have ever graced the big screens and the literary world. Check them out below! Best On-Screen Villains Lots of movies and TV shows have offered us villains in many varieties. There are those you can only hate, others you just can’t help but pity, and a few bumbling idiots who want to be supervillains. The majority of them...