Emon Anam
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Must-Read Books for Expecting Dads: Lessons, Laughs, and Late-Night Realizations
I still remember the first time my wife told me we were expecting. I had been through plenty of “big moments” before, stepping into a banking career, playing cricket in packed grounds, even my first time on stage in front of a theater audience. But nothing compared to that three-second pause between “I’m…” and “pregnant.”…
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Best Books on How to Be Happy: My Personal Picks That Actually Work
Happiness is one of those slippery words I used to roll my eyes at. Back in my banking days, “happiness” came in the form of an annual bonus or a rare Friday off. Later, as a father, it started to look like bedtime giggles, or my daughter proudly handing me a wobbly crayon drawing. And…
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Best Books to Learn How to Read (With a Personal Twist From My Life)
I’ll confess something: for years, I thought I was a “good reader” simply because I could zip through a book quickly. But when my son hit middle school and we sat side by side with The Giver, I realized, reading is more than speed. It’s comprehension, curiosity, and that shared spark when a story grabs…
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Best Realistic Fiction Books for Middle Schoolers (That Stole My Heart Too)
I’ll admit it I never really stopped being twelve. Sure, my hairline is a little more honest now, my knees crack every time I climb the stairs, and I’m the one nagging my kids to turn off the Wi-Fi before bed. But hand me a middle school book with real, messy, heart-tugging characters, and I’m…
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What Order to Read Anne Rice Books?
I still remember the first time I picked up Interview with the Vampire. It was late at night, the room was quiet, and within a few chapters I was completely drawn into Anne Rice’s lush, gothic world of immortals, beauty, and existential dread. But like many readers who fall under her spell, I quickly realized…
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What Order to Read Bridgerton Books?
I’ll be honest: when I first watched Bridgerton on Netflix, I immediately wanted more. The gowns, the gossip, the romances, it’s all deliciously addictive. But like most adaptations, the show only scratches the surface of Julia Quinn’s original book series. If you’re like me, you’ll eventually want to dive into the novels themselves and experience…
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What Order to Read Halo Books?
I’ll admit something right away: when I first dipped into the Halo universe outside of the games, I didn’t expect the books to be this good. I thought, “It’s a video game tie-in, how deep could it go?” But Halo novels aren’t just filler, they expand the lore, give us unforgettable characters, and fill in…
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What Order to Read Tom Clancy Books?
I’ll admit it: whenever I think of Tom Clancy, I think of that thrilling blend of espionage, military strategy, and political tension that makes you feel like you’re getting a peek behind the curtain of world affairs. The man didn’t just write thrillers, he practically created a blueprint for modern techno-thrillers. But if you’re new…
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What Order to Read Dan Brown Books?
I still remember the first time I picked up a Dan Brown book, it was The Da Vinci Code, and I read it way too late into the night, completely ignoring the fact that I had work the next morning. That’s the thing with Dan Brown: once you start, it’s impossible to put the book…
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What Order to Read Star Wars Books?
Whenever I pick up a Star Wars book, I get that same rush I felt the first time I saw the movies, the sense that I’m diving into a galaxy so huge, I’ll never reach the end of it. But with hundreds of novels, ranging from canon to “Legends” (the old Expanded Universe), it’s easy…