Read More: Our Reading Lives

Our Reading Lives features stories about how books and reading have shaped who we are and how we live. It is open not only to regular Book Riot contributors, but to guest posters from the publishing industry, authors, and….you. If you are interested in telling us about a book that has been influential in your life, please contact us: community (at) bookriot (dot) com.

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Edd McCracken
May 9, 2013
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Readin’ On A Jet Plane: How Do You Pick Books for Long Flights?

First World Problems existed long before some smug 20th century types erected a podium for countries … Read the full post

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Kim Ukura
May 9, 2013
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True Confessions of A Spoiler Addict

Warning: This post contains spoilers for Game of Thrones (all the series), the Harry Potter series … Read the full post

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Community
May 8, 2013
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The Books That Helped Me Move On

This is a guest post by Caroline Leavitt. She is the New York Times and USA Today bestselling author … Read the full post

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Community
May 6, 2013
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How I Fell for Horror

This is a guest post from Steph Auteri. She is a freelance writer and editor who has overshared in … Read the full post

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Johann Thorsson
May 3, 2013
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Why Do We Pick The Books We Do?

I recently took a trip to beautiful city of literature Dublin, and I bought a lot of books. This happens. … Read the full post

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Elizabeth Bastos
April 30, 2013
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Reading Young Adult Literature in Middle Age

I think the young adult books that spoke to you when you were 11 and pre-pubescent (awful word; we … Read the full post

Posted by
Elizabeth Bastos
April 29, 2013
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Committing It To Memory

My last post, about reading out loud, has naturally lead me to the consideration of what we memorize. … Read the full post

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Rioter in Residence
April 27, 2013
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How I Fell for Fantasy

This month we’re welcoming Rioters in Residence from our 2013 charitable partner organization … Read the full post

Posted by
Cassandra Neace
April 26, 2013
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Life after LIFE AFTER LIFE

I am late to the Kate Atkinson party. I attempted to read one of her Jackson Brodie books, and I just … Read the full post

Posted by
Jennifer Paull
April 25, 2013
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What Is Your Comfort Reading?

After the sickening news from Boston, I find myself in a room with no books, and thus climbing the … Read the full post

Posted by
Rebecca Joines Schinsky
April 25, 2013
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Idiosyncratic Book Shelving 101

When my husband and I bought our house six years ago, we merged our bookshelves for the very first … Read the full post

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Rioter in Residence
April 23, 2013
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Finding Inspiration in THE BLUEST EYE

This month we’re welcoming Rioters in Residence from our 2013 charitable partner organization … Read the full post

Posted by
Sarah Rettger
April 21, 2013
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A Boston Bookseller, The Day After

[Submitted Tuesday, April 16, 2013] At 3:00 yesterday I had Twitter up and refreshing on the cash … Read the full post

Posted by
Elizabeth Bastos
April 18, 2013
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The Joy of Reading Out Loud

I’m not talking the joy of audiobooks read by famous actors. I’m talking about you reading … Read the full post

Posted by
Jennifer Paull
April 16, 2013
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Saying Hello To a New Bookstore

Heading into the Elliott Bay Book Company felt like a first date, or an interview. I wanted to make … Read the full post

Posted by
Jill Guccini
April 15, 2013
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Why Do We Love the Bookstores We Love?

I have Powell’s feelings. Having lived in Portland for over five years and having hosted many … Read the full post

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Rioter in Residence
April 13, 2013
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Our Reading Lives: The Books That Brought Us Together as Writers

This month, we’re welcoming Rioters in Residence from our 2013 charitable partner organization … Read the full post

Posted by
Jennifer Paull
April 9, 2013
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Saying Goodbye to a Beloved Bookstore

When I stepped inside the Crawford Doyle bookstore last month, I knew it would be the last time for … Read the full post

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Elizabeth Bastos
March 31, 2013
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Which Famous Character Are You Today?

My son, 8, is in to action figures. He pretends he is Spider Man. I can relate. In my own bookish … Read the full post

Posted by
Jill Guccini
March 28, 2013
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When You Realize You Can’t Read All The Things

It’s happened again. You’ve logged on to Twitter, Tumblr, Facebook, just minding your own business, … Read the full post