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    Category Archive: Starter Packs

  • 06 Mar

    Adventure Into Retirement With These Characters

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      Book Recommendations, Fantasy, Starter Packs

    Retirement brings to mind the idea that the golden days are over. But to these fictional characters, retirement means the beginning of another exciting adventure. Here are three of them who make us feel young again. Martha Anderson from The Little Old Lady Who Broke All the Rules Source: http://po.st/9PPULg Spunky 79-year-old Martha wants to […]

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  • 28 Feb

    3 Tips For Surviving the Gig Economy

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      Non-Fiction, Self-Help, Starter Packs

    Did you know that the number of freelancers in Singapore is increasing? There are many advantages of being a freelancer—it is more flexible than a traditional office job, and it could be a great way to generate some income on the side. If you’ve ever dreamt of becoming a freelancer but don’t know where to […]

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  • 09 Jan

    Famous Stories That Almost Never Were

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      Backstory, Starter Packs

    Many famous books are known for their realistic and inspiring plots. But have you ever wondered how they came to be? Are they pure unadulterated fiction or simply a case of art imitates life? We take a peek at three perennial favourites:   Stephen King – Carrie Today we celebrate the brilliant author of classic […]

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  • 30 Nov

    Neil Gaiman Books That Will Make You Love Him

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      Book Recommendations, Starter Packs

    With numerous fantasy book awards, Neil Gaiman is a must-know for all things fantastical. Here’s an introduction to some spellbinding books that we’re sure will make him one of your favourite authors. Source: https://gph.is/118Y6yV   Neverwhere You may think twice about helping others after this story. Source: https://nlb.overdrive.com/media/8303 Richard Mayhew is an average man, but […]

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  • 19 Nov

    10 Best Book Covers of 2018

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      Book Recommendations, Starter Packs

    Book covers are incredibly important. They’re the first things you see before picking it out from the shelves. Today, we’ve picked ten of our favourite book covers of 2018. Did your favourites make the list? 1. The Afterlives by Thomas Pierce Source: http://po.st/9nqyYG Here’s a clever design that makes sense and doesn’t at the same […]

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