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Emily Wenstrom

By day, Emily Wenstrom is a content marketing specialist. By early-early morning, she is E. J. Wenstorm, an award-winning sci-fi and fantasy author whose debut novel Mud was named 2016 Book of the Year by the Florida Writers Association.. Her Chronicles of the Third Realm War series includes Mud (#1), Tides (#2), Rain (#0), and more to come. Follow her on Twitter @ejwenstrom.

3 Reasons to KonMari Your Books Away

From going digital to sharing the joy, a reader offers three more reasons to take a minimalist approach to your bookshelves and KonMari your books away.

3 Non-Joy Reasons to Hold Onto a Book

From books that require rereads to books that challenge your thinking, here are three ways books can hold value that have little to do with evoking joy.

Fantasy From Around the World in 7 Comics and Graphic Novels

From Africa to the Middle East to indigenous America, we're exploring the magical realm through these fantasy comics from around the world.

The Darkest Star: An Interview with Jennifer Armentrout

Since Jennifer Armentrout’s debut novel in 2011, the author has built a daunting presence across the romance, science fiction and ...

28 Blood-Suckingly Good Vampire Books for Adults

From classics to new releases, Here are 28 great vampire books for adults of every flavor to satisfy your thirst for bloodsuckers.

15 Amazing Free Reading Apps to Take Your Books Everywhere

Whether you’re Android or iOS, smartphone or tablet, take your pick of these free reading apps, and you’ll never be without something to read again.

VENGEFUL: V.E. Schwab on Female Anger & Ambition

Speculative fiction author V.E. Schwab (Victoria, depending on the novel and its intended readership) has been on a rapid ascent. ...

What’s “Wrong” With Anne? Why We Diagnose Characters

Over the years Anne of Green Gables has been claimed by reactive attachment disorder, bipolar disorder, and PTSD, among other things. Why do we feel the need to diagnose her?

My TBR List is a Disaster and I’m Doing Nothing About It

Shrug forever.

3 Great Books About Public Speaking

Want to learn about public speaking before you take the podium? Check out this list of three great books about public speaking.