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Vivienne Woodward

Vivienne Woodward lives in Philly and works as the events coordinator for an indie bookstore. She can often be found drinking too much coffee in the sunny spot on her couch and over-identifying with fictional characters. She enjoys collecting hobbies, dancing to radio pop, and rearranging the book stacks on her side tables.

Book Blurbs That Did Not Make the Jacket

"A literary tour de force that is literary and forceful." When it came time to design the book jacket, these blurbs did not make the cut.

Should I Use A Bookmark? A Narrative Review

I have experimented with several types of bookmark, to little or no avail. This lack of availment has led to me to consider: should I even use a bookmark?

What Will Save Indie Bookstores Next?

You are an indie bookstore and you don’t think you are dying? Ha! Rest your pretty head and wait for whatever intervention will save indie bookstores next.

Book-Related Startups That Could Definitely Work

A list of innovative book-related startups that could definitely capture the public's attention. Venture capitalists welcome.

Dear Bookseller: Do You Think My Niece Would Like This Book?

Dear Bookseller, one time my niece mentioned petting a pony at a zoo. So do you think this aligns with her interests and reading ability?

How To Steer Any Conversation Towards Books This Holiday Season

The holidays can be stressful. Follow these guidelines to preempt any taboo topics and steer any conversation towards books instead.

Sex Tips From Male Novelists

This holiday season are you looking to recreate the romance of a pre-internet age? These sex tips of yore will surely do the trick.

The Six Types of Books You’ll Find on Tinder

Are you tired of seeing the same types of books on Tinder over and over again? Their descriptions of themselves ...

Did You Like That Book? Good, But It Did Not Like You

Did you like that book you recently finished? You know, the one that you thought was ultimately about fear and ...

Cerealmelier: Cereal and Book Pairings from a Professional Cereal Steward

The art of the cerealmelier is not well-understood. Compiled for the first time, cereal and book pairings suited to any palate.