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Why Romance Characters Need Friends

Why I think romance characters need friends, people who like & support them, whom they can trust to look out for them as their story unfolds.

Do Main Characters Need to be Likable?

Do characters need to be likable in order for us to like them? One reader examines the subjective nature of likability and wha it even means.

Why Book Blogs Still Matter In an Age of BookTok

While TikTok might be the leading bookish social media platform, there's still value for readers and creators in book blogs.

No, Books Should Not Have Content Ratings Like Movies

Recently, certain groups have demanded a more robust rating system for kids' books, but there are many reasons this would be a bad idea.

Why We Need More Thanksgiving Romances

We've got piles of Christmas romance novels taller than evergreen trees, but where are the Thanksgiving romances?

Should Most Self-Help Books Be Pamphlets?

A lot of self-help books could certainly be pamphlets, but should they be? A self-help reader with a fondness for the genre weighs in.

Good Rep, Bad Rep, & Other Vague Phrases I Could Do Without

"Representation" isn't just a box we can tick off, and phrases like "good rep" and "bad rep" can so easily flatten and simplify.

Why Horror Books Just Aren’t That Scary

I read WAY more horror books than I watch movies. Unlike movies or even TV shows, I’ve never been really scared by a book.

An Argument For Watching The Movie First

Book lovers the world over might disagree with the idea, but here are a few solid reasons to watch the movie first.

Why You Should Read Horror All Year ‘Round

October has undoubtably become the month for reading horror for many, but are are reasons why you should consider reading it year round.