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Singledom in Fiction: An Update Turned Rant

There's still a void of happily single women depicted in fiction, despite there being more single women in fiction.

Previously, in Crescent City: Everything You Need to Remember Before Reading Book 2

Before you read House of Sky and Breath, how well do you remember Crescent City book 1? Here's a recap to get you ready for the sequel.

What Makes a Slow Burn Romance Burn?

Slow burn romances are all about that agonizingly delicious build of attraction between the characters paired with a cathartic happy ending.

Rereading FAHRENHEIT 451 in an Age of Mass Censorship

With book bans and censorship attempts spreading across the U.S., Farenheit 451 remains chillingly relevant.

The Cost of Reading: The Book Industry’s Carbon Footprint

How much do print books contribute to climate change? Are ebooks better for the environment than paper books? Here are the answers.

Why You Should Rearrange Your Bookshelves

How often do you reorganize your bookshelves and what do you notice happening when you do? Here are a few reasons you should do it more often.

Why Is Vikram Seth’s Poetry A Refuge For “All You Who Sleep Tonight, Far From The Ones You Love”?

The highly celebrated Indian poet and novelist Vikram Seth's poetry offers the perfect salve for feelings of loneliness.

What Makes for Successful Social Media for Authors?

What does success on social media look like for an author? Is it just about immediate sales? (Spoiler: no.)

What Book Censorship Looks Like Outside the United States

Like the COVID-19 virus, book censorship is not only a problem in the United States — it’s also happening in other parts of the world.

Why Don’t More Children’s Books Feature Negative Emotions? Plus, Helpful Resources!

While I like finding charming children's books about positive topics, I'm also looking for children's books about negative emotions

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