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How to Read More: Build an Easy-to-Follow Six-Month Reading Challenge
June 30, 2025
“Reading more” is a common goal among book lovers, but making it happen is another story. If you have a “to be read” pile that keeps growing or just want to find more time to escape into a great book, a six-month reading challenge can work wonders. The structure of a challenge keeps you on track with your reading goals while making it fun
March is National Small Press Month, and as an independent publishing house that seeks to create and promote exceptional books that inspire, educate, and endure, we are thrilled to celebrate it every year. Small Press Month began in 1996 to celebrate small and independent publishers’ place in the industry and highlight their important contributions to the publishing landscape. One of the significant contributions that
Master Wings Publishing shares distinctive voices and enduring tales. With Black History Month ending and the start of Women’s History Month approaching, we’re providing a list of remarkable narratives of female Black/African American veterans. To increase representation, we’re sourcing these stories both from a variety of formats, including memoirs, story collections, and biographies, as well as a variety of perspectives, such as active-duty veterans
With hundreds of citations, Master Wings’ newest title Politics, Partnerships, & Power: The Lives of Ralph E. & Marguerite Stitt Church by Jay Pridmore and Christine Wolf is as SP Review describes: “rich in historical context and well-researched detail.” But as we know, the more you know, the more you want to know! Here are five supplemental books that expand on subjects and themes
Page-turning action, gripping narratives, and poignant perspectives – these ten Illinois military memoirs shine a new light on the trials and triumphs of military experience. Even better, all of these memoirs are written by authors with connections to Illinois. Master Wings Publishing has brought military memoirs to the forefront recently with LITA & JEAN - Memoirs of Two Generations of Military Women by Lita
Bibliophiles rejoice! October is National Book Month, and at Master Wings Publishing, we are thrilled to have an entire month to revel in all things books. We recently shared ways to honor books for National Book Lovers Day, and now we’re sharing three additional ideas to extend the celebration. The National Book Foundation (NBF) leads National Book Month activities and promotions each year, including
Are you ready to embark on a literary journey that will ignite your imagination and deepen your love for reading? In honor of National Read A Book Day, we've teamed up with some of the brilliant minds at Master Wings Publishing to curate a list of their all-time favorite titles. These aren't just books; they're stories that have captured their hearts and minds. Here
While every day is Book Lovers Day at Master Wings Publishing, the officially recognized National Book Lovers Day is August 9th. We love seeing an entire day dedicated to all things books. Here are five unique ways you can celebrate. Bond over a Favorite Book – Books can bring people together, which is one reason book clubs are so popular. For National Book Lovers
An eBook is an electronic or digital version of a printed book. A variety of eBook file formats exist, each with their own strengths and limitations. In this post, we’ll cover the differences between the two most popular formats: PDF and EPUB. PDF Format PDF, or portable document format, is one of the earliest and most widely used electronic formats. Originally created for printing
On the fourth anniversary of his book release, Master Wings Publishing spoke with author Bob Hartnett on what still excites him about the subject and project. What's something about Frank Lloyd Wright that people might not know? One of the aspects I enjoyed most when writing the Bach House book was learning about how Wright was influenced by Japanese architecture. He was an avid
Ask an avid reader their thoughts on print vs. digital books, and you’ll likely get an impassioned opinion. People tend to strongly favor one format over another and declare themselves as “team print” or “team e-reader.” To fuel the debate, here’s a practical look at the pros and cons of each type. Cost: On a per-book basis, digital books are less costly. Since the