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Benefits of Reading Horror

We always hear about the benefits of reading. Reading helps to decrease anxiety, depression, improve vocabulary and prevent cognitive decline (i.e. Alzheimer’s). These are the benefits we’ve heard all our lives. Most people read books for these reasons alone but what makes horror so special or unique. What are the benefits we can gain from reading horror? I found an article that promotes teachers to include horror in their curriculums (Teaching Horror Literature in a Multicultural Classroom). If someone has written...

Celebrating Latinx Authors 

15 books by Latinx authors that should be on your radar. 

This month’s Night Worms package is celebrating Latinx authors. We received two beautiful books by Latinx authors and this leads me to want more.

I decided to go around and ask readers who their favorite Latinx authors were. When I asked around most readers drew a blank or only had a few names to give. I was also guilty of only knowing a few Latinx authors myself so I set out to diversify my shelves...

The Fight for eReaders!

I know, eBooks are the latest and greatness thing. I enjoyed eBooks myself until I started getting migraines every day. My vision would get blurry while reading. I hated it because I would be so invested in a story and my mind would feel so awake. I wanted to take in more, but I just couldn't handle the migraines. They were so bad that I had a difficult time getting any sleep. I was suffering from insomnia. I would get around 3-4 hours of sleep...