Op-eds, book recommendations, and quick explainers. Check back here for the latest bookish conversations.
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Are Hyped Books Worth it? 3 Tips
If you’re easily swayed by book hype and often find yourself disappointed, here are 3 questions to ask before jumping on the bandwagon.
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Bookish Acronyms: A running list
In the online book world, you will more than likely come across a variety of acronyms with no explanation. Never fear – I’m here to help.
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Single vs. Multi POV: What’s the difference?
What is it about the POV that makes single- and multi-POV stories feel different? And does it affect our enjoyment? Let’s talk about it.
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Fantasy Subgenres: A quick list
With over fifty fantasy subgenres out there, here are the seven I see most often to help you know where to start with fantasy books.
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On Trigger Warnings: A common literary debate
The trigger warning debate: should books have trigger or content warnings? Why or why not? And should writers care? Let’s dive in.
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A Philosophic Analysis of The Hunger Games: It’s deeper than you remember
Explore the philosophical themes of The Hunger Games as we focus not just on the satire, but human nature, manipulation, and moral dilemmas.
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The Two Types of Fantasy Romance: Plot vs. Smut
Have you noticed a trend infantasy romance novels lately? In this blog, we explore two types of romantasy: plot-heavy and romance-heavy.
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Advance Reader Copies (ARCs): What are they?
All about Advance Reader Copies (ARCs): What are they? How do they work? And how does a book reviewer get one?
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Tropes vs. Clichés: What’s the difference?
Fun trope, or annoying cliché? Discover how overused expressions and creative devices impact your reading experience.
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Novellas in Book Series: Valuable or just a money grab?
Are novellas in book series worth the read? Discover why some readers avoid them and when they can be valuable additions.
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Character vs Plot-Driven Stories: Does it Matter?
In this blog, I explore plot-driven and character-driven stories, and why it matters to readers to know the difference.
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The True Function of Scary Stories
A lot of people tend to acknowledge that comedy is an effective way to get people to think critically. But what if I said that scary stories do this too?
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Social Media isn’t Ruining Books
When it comes to social media’s impact on reading, there’s lots of gatekeepers out there. But they’re wrong, and here’s why.
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3 Classics I Actually Enjoyed
The classics I actually enjoyed reading are few and far between. So as a non-classics reader, here are 3 I actually liked.
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Flawed vs. Problematic Characters
Not all flawed characters are problematic, and vice versa. So what makes the difference between these character types? Let’s dive in.
