Category: Bookish Life
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Why Do So Many People Say Their Favorite Book Is a Classic?
I’ve read literally thousands of books in my life, because reading is my favorite thing to do. One thing that’s annoyed me over the years is when people say their favorite book is a classic. I don’t just hear this every once in a while but all the time. It’s…
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So Many Books, So Little Time: Let’s Talk About DNF
“So many books, so little time.” You’ll see this quote everywhere—on t-shirts, bookmarks, posters…you name it. After all, life is short, and time is precious. Which is exactly why it’s okay to quit a book you’re not enjoying. I know some readers out there fully embrace the idea of DNF…
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Lessons from 20+ Years of BookCrossing
If you love sharing books but have never heard about BookCrossing, you’re in for a treat. BookCrossing is a lot like geocaching—but with books. It also reminds me of chain letters, just without the evil curses attached. Here’s how BookCrossing is supposed to work: That’s the general idea—but it doesn’t…
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Why Cozy Mysteries Are the Perfect Stress Relievers
You’re finally ready to wind down after a long, stressful day. But for whatever reason, the book on your nightstand is the last thing you want to read right now. It just doesn’t sound relaxing or appealing. Does that scenario sound familiar? This happens to me all the time. For…
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Clean Fiction Is Growing — So Where Are the Reviews?
Did you know clean fiction is quietly rising in popularity? I say “quietly” because mainstream outlets aren’t really talking about it. In fact, clean fiction remains largely underrepresented in the book industry. I stumbled upon these interesting facts completely by accident. So my question is: if more people are reading…