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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
News

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
How to Cultivate a Love of Reading: Your Step-by-Step Guide
BOOK LIFE
  • 03/03/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,236 word
Tagged audiobooks, Book clubs, Developing a reading habit, Finding books to read, How to get interested in reading

How to Cultivate a Love of Reading: Your Step-by-Step Guide

Do you want to read, but for some reason, you are not interested in it? Maybe you used to love reading, and […]

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Unusual Pirate Tales: The Adventures of Amina Al Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty
Book Reviews
  • 03/03/2023
  • 2 years
  • 899 words
Tagged adventure story, magical realism, medieval Islamic world, pirate tale, series potential

Unusual Pirate Tales: The Adventures of Amina Al Sirafi by Shannon Chakraborty

There’s nothing like a swashbuckling story set on the high seas, and Shannon Chakraborty’s The Adventures of Amina Al-Sirafi is one such […]

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You don’t have to finish every book you start
Reading Habits
  • 02/03/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,160 word
Tagged #booklovers, #bookrecommendations, #choosyreader, #lifelonglearning, #time

You don’t have to finish every book you start

We’ve all been there. Maybe you’re attracted by the beautiful cover, the summary on the back of a paperback, or the way […]

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Revealing Sordidez, Puerto Rico Cli-Fi by EG Condé
Fiction
  • 27/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 260 words
Tagged dictator, EG Condé., hurricane, indigenous, Puerto Rico

Revealing Sordidez, Puerto Rico Cli-Fi by EG Condé

We are excited to share the cover of Sordidez by EG Condé, an indigenous futuristic science fiction novel set in Puerto Rico […]

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what we talk about when we talk about our favorite books
Reading Habits
  • 23/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,067 word
Tagged books, favorite, judgment, literature, mistakes

what we talk about when we talk about our favorite books

Maybe for some, it’s not a weighty problem. I’m not sure if I’ve seen any of them. “Favorite” is a fixed word, […]

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Though she’s only sixteen, she’s fierce: Brittany Williams’ Same Metal
Book Reviews
  • 22/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 790 words
Tagged bisexuality, black heroine, chosen one, historical fantasy, magic

Though she’s only sixteen, she’s fierce: Brittany Williams’ Same Metal

Brittany N. Williams’ debut novel, The Same Metal, is a book you can judge by its cover. This striking image covers all […]

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Neil Shusterman’s Scythe Could Herald a New Direction for Sci-Fi Blockbusters
Fiction
  • 16/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 1,046 word
Tagged book adaptation, movie, Neil Shusterman, sci-fi, Scythe

Neil Shusterman’s Scythe Could Herald a New Direction for Sci-Fi Blockbusters

Neil Shusterman’s Arc of the Sickle series has captured the hearts of many readers, including myself, since its first issue in 2016. […]

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Cozy Shapeshifters: Alisa Day’s Tiger’s Eye Mystery
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  • 16/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 297 words
Tagged cozy mystery, murder mystery, paranormal creatures, shapeshifter myth, supernatural elements

Cozy Shapeshifters: Alisa Day’s Tiger’s Eye Mystery

The Shapeshifter Myth is a versatile trope that can be incorporated into various genres, including urban fantasy, science fiction, and even cozy mystery. […]

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There’s really nothing wrong with the way you read
Reading Habits
  • 16/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 880 words
Tagged audiobooks, book purists, individual opinions, personalization, reading formats

There’s really nothing wrong with the way you read

If you have a very repetitive and broken clock, it’s like clockwork: every now and then, on one social platform or another, an […]

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Mighty Returns: Dead Nation by Max Gladstone
Book Reviews
  • 11/02/2023
  • 2 years
  • 791 words
Tagged Craft series, Dead Nation, epic fantasy, gods, magic

Mighty Returns: Dead Nation by Max Gladstone

Max Gladstone’s Craft series began more than a decade ago with “Three Parts Dead,” a sprawling, intricate, thrilling epic fantasy about a […]

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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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