An international exhibition of work by pseudonymous British street artist Banksy, called “Without Limits: The Art of Banksy”, is currently touring. The exhibition claims to amass hundreds of artworks collected over the years. The exhibition is completely unaffiliated and publicly unendorsed by Banksy himself, who is against his work being used for profit. If you […] The post Don’t Go To The Banksy Exhibition appeared first on Crokes ..read more

Warren Buffett, the legendary investor, is known not only for his financial acumen but also for his voracious reading habits. Buffet’s reading regimen is considered one of the keys to his success. He himself speaks frequently of how he spends most of his day reading. We previously mentioned Buffet’s intense reading habit in our post […] The post The Secret of Warren Buffett’s Reading Habits appeared first on Crokes ..read more

We have a lot of content competing for our attention every day, and it’s hard to read with so many distractions around. You’ve likely developed bad reading habits that you’re not proud of, such as ignoring your book for long periods of time. But reading has lots of benefits, like making you smarter, more understanding, […] The post How to Overcome Poor Reading Habits: A Guide to Cultivating a Lifelong Reading Habit appeared first on Crokes ..read more

What is the correlation between reading and success? Why do so many top leaders and thinkers continue to read, when most of the world has shifted to other forms of content? Focused, longform reading is a rare skill in 2024. Due to decades of technological improvements, the average person can feel their attention span decreasing. […] The post The Correlation Between Reading and Success: How Reading Improves Your Life appeared first on Crokes ..read more

Last week on Crokes we discussed the best books to help you relax and calm down before bed. But sometimes you need the opposite from your reading. Sometimes, you need a book that is going to keep you alert and awake. Whether you’re on a long road trip, enduring a night shift at work, or […] The post The Best Audiobooks to Keep You Awake appeared first on Crokes ..read more

Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and one effective way to unwind before bedtime is by indulging in a good book. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of reading before bed. We recommend some of the best books to read before bed to help you relax and drift into a […] The post The Best Books to Read Before Bed appeared first on Crokes ..read more

Dystopian stories of messed-up futures and societies in chaos have captured readers’ imaginations for ages. Whether it’s the classic tales that set the stage or the newer ones reshaping the genre, these books mirror our fears and societal concerns. When we read dystopian stories, we’re not just escaping into different worlds. We’re also pondering how […] The post The Best Dystopian Novels for Young Adults appeared first on Crokes ..read more

BookTok’s impact on publishing is profound; it has created record sales and profits for publishing houses and encouraged a new generation to start a reading hobby. But, the impact of BookTok is not just sunshine and rainbows. In fact, by the nature of its mysterious algorithm BookTok encourages a narrow perspective of the book industry […] The post How Has BookTok Affected The Publishing Industry? By Making It Worse. appeared first on Crokes ..read more

You’re no longer limited to the Big 4 publishers to get your story out. If you have a book inside you, waiting to come out, this post is here to answer the burning questions on book self publishing. This guide aims to demystify the self-publishing process, providing valuable insights, tips, and resources for aspiring authors […] The post A Guide to Self-Publishing Your Own Book: how long, how much and how to market appeared first on Crokes ..read more

The recent Robinsons Bookshop controversy has emerged in the Australian book community, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding diversity and inclusion in books. The owner of notable Victorian chain Robinsons Bookshop, Susanne Horman, found herself at the center of a social media storm after expressing her desire for more books featuring white children, traditional […] The post “Woke agenda” or inclusion? The Robinsons Bookshop controversy appeared first on Crokes ..read more