The 8 Best Book Review Sites Books, once considered the the pinnacle of human civilization, have slowly gone into retreat. Whether it’s technology, modern society or time, the reason behind the demise is widely debated, but what we know for sure is that books today, are still a great way to experience adventure thrills, learn about faraway places and contemplate the future. Whether it’s Huckleberry Finn, Fahrenheit 451 or The Universe in a Nutshell, books should find their way back into your daily routine, and that’s why we compiled a list of the best book review sites. So what’s a book review? And what makes a book review good or bad? The first question has a simple answer. That’s why the order in which these sites are presented does not matter. The New York Times The New York Times, while some critics say it has fallen from the top ranks, still has capable writers which undoubtedly have the skills necessary for writing book reviews. AllReaders.com BookPage.com BookReporter.com
Social Music: Top 5 Music Recommendation Services The Social Music series is supported by Blive Share Beta, hosts of the Groove Armada mini album. Finding great new music can be the most rewarding experience, but sometimes the effort that goes into music discovery often thwarts even the most determined of us. Pandora is great for listening to music online, but without having any foresight or direct say over upcoming tracks, it's certainly not the best there is if you're looking to achieve playlist perfection. So we've put together a list of the top music recommendation services available to help you hone in on new numbers, old favorites, perfect playlist partners, and visual matches. These 5 stellar services will transform your music listening experiences into music learning courses, and help you expand your auditory horizons. 1. The MyStrands website isn't a great solution for actually listening to music, but if music discovery is your goal then the recommendation engine is top notch. 2. iTunes Genius 3. iLike 4. 5.
mufin - Simply discover music! Instrumental Albums Best Instrumental Music Albums to Help You Focus Even if you have a "fun" or "rewarding" job, there will always be those mind-numbing moments that require immense effort to power through. And by "immense effort," I mean "amazing music." While it's unclear if listening to your favorite jams actually increases productivity, one thing is for sure: music makes any activity -- cramming for a test, doing dishes, performing data entry -- feel way less mind-numbing. The problem: listening to music with lyrics while working can be distracting! (One preemptive caveat: this is by no means a comprehensive primer on ambient, jazz, classical, or instrumental rock music.