Home of Bibliosmia

  While "bibliosmia" may sound like a new word to most of us, its meaning is comforting and as familiar as an old friend. Bibliosmia is the smell of new books. As you may have already guessed, this blog will have a lot to do with books. I enjoy reading. Although I am partial to non-fiction books, I am practically helpless when resisting a book calling me by my full government name. When one embarks on the journey of becoming a reader, they are either spoilt for choice or clueless. In this case, book reviews come to the rescue. Book reviews are beneficial when determining whether or not to spend money and time on a particular publication. The writer of the reviews uses them as an excellent way to capture and present the salient features of the book, its vital message, and possibly any dissatisfaction the reader may have with the book.  Many are the times I have come across a book that looks interesting. In a bid to determine whether it is well-researched, informative, and bene...