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What's a Mood Reader?

What's a Mood Reader?

There isn’t a set definition for what it means to be a “mood reader” because it can vary from person to person. The general concept is that it’s the act of choosing to read based on how something makes you feel in the moment rather than out of obligation or pre-choosing. Are you a mood reader?

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Why You Shouldn't Book Shame Readers

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Why You Shouldn't Book Shame Readers

You shouldn’t do it. Readers shouldn’t have to put up with it. And we shouldn’t have to hear about it. But we do. So friends, today’s post is all about book shaming. What is it? Why does it suck? Why does it matter? This post aims to encourage the celebration of reading anything and all genres.

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How To Write Teen Fiction

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How To Write Teen Fiction

A question I get asked often is: “How do you write teen fiction?”

The answer is simple. I am passionate about reading, especially reading YA fiction. And as a writer, I am a firm believer that you cannot write a genre you’re not already reading yourself.

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10 GIFS All Book Lovers Will Understand

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10 GIFS All Book Lovers Will Understand

As book lovers, we share a common love for storytelling. If you are a book nerd (like me!), you can probably relate to these gifs too! Check them out and see which ones apply to you.

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5 Teen Romance Books That Should Be On Your TBR Pile

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5 Teen Romance Books That Should Be On Your TBR Pile

Love is in the air! Usually, contemporary romance is not 100% my thing but Valentine’s Day is this week so I am building a TBR list full of new and anticipated YA romance novels that readers are raving about! 

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6 Valentine's Day Ideas for Book Lovers

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6 Valentine's Day Ideas for Book Lovers

Not sure what to get that book lover in your life? Want to treat yourself to a bookish goody? Inspire your Valentine's Day adventure with these literary ideas!

1. Find your literary crush! Head to a bookstore and pick a story to fall in love with OR bring that special book lover in your life and let them pick up a new novel. Your treat!