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One of the questions I get asked the most is “how do you find time to read so much?” I have small kids, a full time job, and a writing habit that I sustain, but reading is one of those things that I need, like water and sunlight. When I stop picking up books, my mental health is affected, so I’ve had to find ways to make the time. My best trick is to bring a book with me on the elliptical machine– the exercise and chance to dive into a story both leave me feeling strong and happy. Recent Book Riot Insiders newsletters gave a peek into the day-to-day of Book Riot back office superstars , and I loved hearing how they crafted time in their schedules to read.  It made me wonder how other voracious readers feed their habit. Whether you’re looking to up your reading time or you already have a day packed with bookish goodness, this look into the time-saving tricks of other Rioters is interesting! Jamie Canaves:  I sneak reading into as many things as I can all day long: audiobook on speaker...

THE INDUSTRY INSPIRATION Bright young things in the form of individualistic boutique hotels oozing sexy , hip appeal stoke urban trends . On the contrary, the widely admired Westin is an inimitable Grace Kelly , upholding a class of its own with efficient service in an effortless style and gracious attitude for a truly unforgettable experience since it opened its discerning doors in 1930. Its name graces more than 150 hotels and resorts in over 20 countries and the Westin brand is synonymous with driving service innovation within the hospitality industry . This unyielding regard to serve guests with nothing less than the best in experience stems from its birth: Westin was born out of an alliance between two hotel rivals who found themselves having breakfast at the same diner in Yakima, Washington. Strange bedfellows, but what a success of a marriage they made. Westin has been making history throughout its 78 years of establishment. Known as Western Hotels then, its succession ...

In our new series Pregnancy Diaries , we ask expecting women to jot down every pregnancy-related detail of their lives for a week. (Special thanks to New York mag and Refinery29 for the inspo.) Work-related conundrums, struggles with IVF, and a whole lot of nausea, ahead. For our eighth entry, we have a 33-year-old part-time publicist from Connecticut who’s 25 weeks along. She and her husband of almost eight years have a “spirited” two-and-a-half-year-old girl, and don’t know the sex of baby number two.  How long did it take you to conceive?  It took just a couple of months to conceive baby #2. My cycle has tended to fluctuate month-to-month since having my daughter, so it was a bit of a challenge to track accurately. We’ve been incredibly fortunate and have not experienced any fertility issues to-date. Any other details relevant to your pregnancy? Our daughter was born three weeks and one day early, and I gave birth less than three hours after my water broke. This is known as precipit...

Pack excitement and whimsy into your travels the moment you check in. At these 10 unique destinations, your hotel is the adventure. Sleep under the magical glow of the northern lights, cozy up in a traditional Kyrgyz village , or live out your childhood dreams in a rain forest tree house . Manta Resort, Pemba Island, Zanzibar The Manta Resort would be a unique stay anyway, with its beach villas on a remote island surrounded by pristine waters. But book the Underwater Room and sleep below the surface as colorful reef fish glide past large windows surrounding your double bed. At night, spotlights under the windows can be turned on to attract fish and octopuses. The sea-level floor above has a simple living area and bathroom, and the rooftop patio is perfect for sunbathing or taking in the Milky Way at night. When not enjoying your room, get a spa treatment, go scuba diving, or explore the interior of this island teeming with wildlife and culture. Golden Crown Levin Iglut , Levi, Fi...