Top 7 Valentine’s Day Gifts 💕 (for a book lover)

Let's cut to the chase: I don't do Valentine's Day. I'm a Single Pringle™ and have no reason to do Valentine's Day. That's maybe why I decided to DO a Valentine's Day post, but also on the very day of, so anyone who actually benefits is either A) totally skipping the holiday too, and reading this …

#POLL: Would You Rather 7 Minutes of Free Shopping in a Bookstore or…

I think I took the longest pause from making polls and for that I'm sorry. The responses are so interesting to go through! They also remind me very quickly how different readers are, which is 1) why we need diverse books!!!! and 2) how we can never have too many books!!! For this poll, I'm …

🏫 Back to School Shopping Ideas 🏫 (Budget-Friendly!)

The summer heat has not left us, but educational institutions across the world are throwing open their doors in preparation for the crowds of students that will pound through any day now (if not already!). It's back to school season (yeah, yeah, a period of like two weeks, but let's call it a season) and if …

🌵 Indoor Plants to Spice Up Your Room

Ever wanted to decorate your room but had a lack of ideas, cash flow, or know how? Then jump straight to the leafy babies (or spiky babies): plants! In this quick Book Baller on a Budget guide, I'll tell you WHY you should add some plants to your room, WHAT plants you should consider, WHERE …

#POLL: What Makes YOU Buy a Book?

This poll is firmly directed at the situations where you swipe a card or hand over some cash, because there just isn't the same level of investment when you borrow a book from the library or friend (although if that friend is as intense about their crisp white pages as our Book Princess Mandy, then …

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Why did the scarecrow win an award? Because he was outstanding in his field!   Hey, you know you gotta laugh! Today’s post is raring and ready to celebrate all the amazing, dedicated men in our lives. This Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 17th and here at BPR, we wanted to give you every chance …