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What DNF Means for Books: What Does It Mean?
BOOK LIFE

What DNF Means for Books: What Does It Mean?

When it comes to books and reading, you may have heard the term “DNF.” But what does DNF mean in the context […]

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Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like
Reading Habits

Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like

A recent online discussion about a certain book series caught my attention. Reviewers didn’t like the series, yet they read all the books in […]

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Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets
Fiction

Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets

Few phrases are as evocative as “tidal locking,” also known as 1:1 spin-orbit resonance. Simply put, this situation occurs when a celestial body takes […]

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One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
Reading Habits

One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About

There is a book that I really like, but no one knows about it. It caught my attention in the middle school library, […]

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History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb
Book Reviews

History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb

I don’t usually recommend reading novels when you’re sick, but there’s something about Siddhartha Deb’s “The Light at the End of the World” […]

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waiting for more heroes
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waiting for more heroes

“If there’s one question that’s bound to make me roll my eyes, it’s about guilty pleasures. You don’t need to feel guilty […]

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Back to the Future Part III finds its heart in the Old West
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Back to the Future Part III finds its heart in the Old West

This is the most exciting time in the Back to the Future trilogy! More disturbing than Marty McFly discovering his father’s grave; more disorienting than Lorraine […]

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Different forms of reading still matter
Reading Habits

Different forms of reading still matter

What I remember most is the texture. The tan Norgarhead chairs are old and battered, eventually sacrificed to generations of kitten paws. […]

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Five Novels on Political Scandal and Fraud
Fiction

Five Novels on Political Scandal and Fraud

Embarrassing secrets and the lengths to which those in power would go to conceal them are the seeds of the plots that […]

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How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace the TBR Stack
Reading Habits

How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Embrace the TBR Stack

I promptly subscribed to Oliver Berkman’s newsletter. That’s not to say I didn’t know Berkman before—I loved his Four Thousand Weeks: Time Management for […]

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Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets
One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like
History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb
Five Books About Smart People Who Are Their Own Worst Enemies
Fiction
  • 14/06/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,142 word
Tagged cautionary tales, consequences, ethical implications, innovation, potential threats

Five Books About Smart People Who Are Their Own Worst Enemies

As far as we can tell, we are the only technological civilization in this universe, at least the only one we know […]

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The Not-So-Frugal Witch’s non-spoiler review of The Frugal Wizard’s Medieval England Survival Manual
Book Reviews
  • 09/06/2023
  • 2 years
  • 726 words
Tagged alternate history, book review, Brandon Sanderson, medieval England, Satire

The Not-So-Frugal Witch’s non-spoiler review of The Frugal Wizard’s Medieval England Survival Manual

Greetings, thrifty and not-so-frugal witches and wizards! In times of financial uncertainty, you may be asking yourself, “Is The Frugal Wizard’s Survival Manual […]

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Why do people like to read? (18 exciting reasons!)
BOOK LIFE
  • 07/06/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,053 word
Tagged benefits of reading, cognitive function, entertainment, escape reality, imagination

Why do people like to read? (18 exciting reasons!)

Why do people like to read? If you’re not a bookworm, you may find the way some people like to read confusing, […]

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Develop Summer Reading Assignments for Adults
Reading Habits
  • 01/06/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,689 word
Tagged confronting fears, fairy tales, literary fiction, magic, myths

Develop Summer Reading Assignments for Adults

Time to read outside without cold fingers, ditching coats and cardigans while reading on a bar patio, and turning my thoughts to […]

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Mountains in the Sea: Ascension by Nicholas Binger
Book Reviews
  • 01/06/2023
  • 2 years
  • 977 words
Tagged Ascension novel, Horror, Lovecraftian, mountain adventure, Nicholas Binge

Mountains in the Sea: Ascension by Nicholas Binger

In the 17th century, frigid temperatures pushed the Boysen Glacier toward a small settlement outside the French village of Chamonix, engulfing entire farms and […]

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The Salt Grows Heavy: A Haunting Exploration of the Monstrous
Book Reviews
  • 30/05/2023
  • 2 years
  • 274 words
Tagged atmospheric writing, Cassandra Khaw, horror literature, love and acceptance, the monstrous

The Salt Grows Heavy: A Haunting Exploration of the Monstrous

Horror literature has always been a fascinating genre for readers who are looking for a spine-chilling experience. Cassandra Khaw’s “The Salt Grows […]

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Blood and Romance: Court of Immortal Seasons by AM Strickland
Book Reviews
  • 27/05/2023
  • 2 years
  • 990 words
Tagged A.M. Strickland, book review, Court of Immortal Seasons, dark romantic thriller, diverse characters

Blood and Romance: Court of Immortal Seasons by AM Strickland

After reading twenty pages of A.M. Strickland’s The Court of the Undead Season, I couldn’t help myself. “School of Vampires and Witchcraft?” […]

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Place and Bibliography: On Two Unforgettable Reading Experiences
Reading Habits
  • 25/05/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,057 word
Tagged books, format, location, memory, mood

Place and Bibliography: On Two Unforgettable Reading Experiences

A few months ago, The New York Times asked Leigh Bardugo which books got her into the fantasy genre. She listed several titles, adding, “I think […]

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Five Ways Science Fiction Writers Dodge The Problem Of Relativity
Fiction
  • 22/05/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,066 word
Tagged body modifications, communication issues, faster-than-light travel, interstellar adventures, life extension

Five Ways Science Fiction Writers Dodge The Problem Of Relativity

relativity! The evidence backs this up pretty well, but it’s pretty inconvenient for science fiction writers who want a short trip to […]

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9 Ways to Develop Good Reading Habits
BOOK LIFE
  • 20/05/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,183 word
Tagged book lover, develop a reading routine, discuss books with others, good reading habits, Reading habits

9 Ways to Develop Good Reading Habits

Are you already a book lover but want to develop better reading habits? Or do you want to start reading and wonder […]

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About Me

I'm Barbara, a person who loves to read. You can often find me with a book in my hand, or a cat on my lap - preferably both! If you also enjoy reading, it seems we have a common interest. What did you think of the book you recently read? Do you have any good recommendations? I've been looking for some great books to add to my reading list lately. Whether it's reading or spending time with cats, it's a fantastic way to find inner peace and pleasure.

One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About

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Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets
Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets
One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like
Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like
History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb
History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb
What DNF Means for Books: What Does It Mean?
Five reasons to finish reading a book you didn’t like
Five classic sci-fi stories about tidally locked planets
One Man’s Frenzy: Loving Books Nobody Knows About
History is an Illusion: The Light at the End of the World by Siddhartha Deb
waiting for more heroes
Back to the Future Part III finds its heart in the Old West

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