Carina Pereira

Carina Pereira, born in ‘87, in Portugal. Moved to Belgium in 2011, and to Rotterdam, The Netherlands, in 2019. Avid reader, changing interests as the mods strikes. Whiles away the time by improvising stand-up routines she’ll never get to perform. Books are a life-long affair, audiobooks a life-changing discovery of adulthood. Selling books by day, writer by night. Contact

Quiz: Should You Stop Buying Books?

Be honest: should you stop buying books? This is the hardest question a reader can ask themselves, so take this quiz if you dare.

18 Fiction Books About Cultural Traditions

Find children's books, YA, and adult fiction books about cultural traditions as a way to explore the world, including Just Your Local Bisexual Disaster by Andrea Mosqueda.

The Bane Of My Bookish Existence: I Can’t Read Nonfiction In Print

When trying to read even the most interesting nonfiction books in print, I abandon them for fiction. Nonfiction audiobooks are my saviour in this.

On Enjoying Book Adaptations For What They Are

On appreciating book adaptations for what it is, taking a step back from what we have read and considering it a solo adventure.

18 Graphic Novels and Graphic Nonfiction Books From Around The World

From Brazil to Nigeria to China, these graphic novels and graphic nonfiction books, including Two Brothers by Gabriel Bá and Fábio Moon, will give you a glimpse into the lives of people around the world.

28 Must-Read Queer Literary Fiction Books

Looking to read more queer litfic? Here are some of the most enduring and thought-provoking queer literary fiction books you need to read.

12 EMMA Retellings You Should Buy Right Now

These retellings, including Love Decoded by Jennifer Yen, take their inspiration from Emma by Jane Austen, but they all provide a unique spin on the premise.

We Rate Book Covers With Dogs

I love dogs, and I love books, so why not combine my love for both and, in We Rate Dogs fashion, rate book covers with dogs on them?

How Strong Is Your Preorder Game? 8 Upcoming Graphic Novels You Don’t Want To Miss

You don't want to miss these! Add these eight forthcoming graphic novels to your TBR—and preorder lists—now.

Why Graphic Novels Are Great for Learning About History

Not only do graphic novels make historical moments more digestible, but they're literal works of art.