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#Our Reading Lives

Our Reading Lives features stories about how books and reading have shaped who we are and how we live.

We Are The Only Poets: Literary Love Letters And Me

What childhood habits have influenced your reading tastes today? Annika recounts how she came to favor literary love letters.

In Praise of In-Person Bookish Events

Do you prefer virtual or in-person book events? Here are a few observations one reader made while attending a book festival in person.

The Sadness Of Disliking Books Everyone Loves (And Some Tips To Deal With It)

Being a book person online can lead to a lot of FOMO, and then disappointment when you don't click with a book everyone seems to love.

Please, Somebody Save Me From My Newest Reading Obsession

I cannot seem to stop myself from trying to read all the books nominated for literary awards, and it's killing my reading life.

Happy Birthday, Anne Shirley!

Some say her birthday is March 5. Others say 'sometime in March'. But we can all agree Anne Shirley deserves to be celebrated!

On Reading Pandemic Fiction During a Pandemic

One reader explores two years of reading pandemic fiction during a pandemic, and the different roles this genre has played for her.

My Romcom Hypothesis: How THE LOVE HYPOTHESIS Reminded Me of the Power of Humor in Romance

What is it about romcoms in particular that are so appealing? One reader uses The Love Hypothesis as a case study to show why they endure.

How Audiobooks Helped Me Get Over My Fear of Long Books

For years, I was convinced I just didn't like long books. That was before I started listening to audiobooks.

The Reading Statistic That Changed My Life

Learning one very simple statistic about reading resulted in me enjoying books more, getting better sleep, and establishing a daily routine.

To Read or Not To Read: Book Recommendations

When should you actually take someone up on a book recommendation? Here are some factors to consider before investing your time.