TopPicks Index
Top 4 Speed Reading Books
Speed reading isn't just about reading books fast; it's also about understanding what you read. Speed reading can help you get through the reading selection--whether you're reading the questions for a test or reading a book. These books offer tips and tricks for speed reading, but you'll also learn how to retain what you've read. Read on.
Top 10 Favorite Pens
You'll always need a pen when you're reading and writing about books and literature. When you're writing in your journal, taking notes, and/or writing your literature paper, you'll want to have a pen that's just right for you. Pens come in every shape and size from companies like Aurora, Conklin, Faber-Castell, Fisher, Lamy, Namiki, Parker, Pelikan, Pilot, Rotring, Sailor, Sensa, Waterford, Waterman, Waldman, Sheaffer, and Zebra. Here are just a few of my favorite pens.
Top 10 Page Markers: Flags, Arrows & Post-its
Page markers are essential tools for every reader. Flag your favorite quotes; mark memorable passages; and highlight confusing episodes in the story, so you can come back to re-read them later. Whether you're studying a book for a literature class, or reading the book for your own personal pleasure, use these page markers to get the most out of your literary experience.
Top 10 Bookmark Collections
Bookmarks are more than just accessories to mark your place in a book. Collect bookmarks with literary quotations, famous works of art, interesting designs, literary scenes, and graphics/photographs of famous writers. A good bookmark can enhance your reading experience. Here are a few bookmarks to start you on your road to discovery...
Top 5 Literacy Campaigns
Literacy campaigns are organized efforts that have taken place around the world to encourage the reading and understanding of literature. But, why is the ability to read and write so important, and why is illiteracy such a difficult obstacle to overcome in communities across the US, and elsewhere? Discover the history of literacy campaigns. Why is illiteracy still such a problem, when we've been working toward solutions for so many years? Read on.