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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

Why The Secret To A Good Review Is Kindness

The value of reviews leaning into kindness, rather than into meanness or pettiness.

10 Sign Language Books For Beginners

These are some of the best sign language books for beginners out there for adults who want to learn American Sign Language, like American Sign Language: Ultimate Beginners Guide by Kevin Embury.

New Adventure Fantasy Books To Explore

Whether you're waiting for your own call to adventure or prefer to quest vicariously, you'll love these new fantasy adventure books.

Poetry In Translation: What Are We Losing?

When translating poetry, what matters more: staying true to the actual worlds, or remaining faithful to their feel and intent?

Why Are Audiobooks So Expensive?

Audiobooks are becoming more and more popular for readers, but why are they still so expensive? Here's what goes into audiobook pricing.

The 10 Most F*cked Up Books We’ve Ever Read

These are the most disturbing, surprising, mind-bending books that we've ever experienced, including The Hike by Drew Magary. Do you dare to read them?

Writes About Murder, Does a Murder: Weird Bookish Stories Edition

Some of the weirdest, wildest, and truest stories from the literary world. Buckle up tight and enjoy this stranger-than-fiction ride.

8 of the Best Queer Arthurian Retellings

From sci-fi dystopias to trans knights to a President Arthur, these queer Arthurian retellings each offers a new perspective on the legends.

Tell Us What Kind of Reader You Are And Get a Bookish Board Game Recommendation

Take this quiz about your reading habits to get matched to a bookish board game you're sure to love.

Why I Deleted My Goodreads TBR (And Why You Probably Should, Too)

How long have you had your Goodreads TBR and would you be willing to part with it? Carina offers reasons why you should consider.