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What's a Readathon?

What's a Readathon?

Are you confused by the term ‘readathon’? A ‘readathon’ is an event with a time limit where a reading goal is set by participants. There are TONS of readathons that range from fundraisers to 24-hour events.

Finding Motivation to Write During the Winter

Finding Motivation to Write During the Winter

When the winter blues hit, it can be tough to pour your heart into your story. Especially when all you want to do is curl up in the fluffiest blanket, drink hot chocolate, and watch feel-good movies. So, how can you find the motivation to write during the winter months?

8 Books To Read Over The Holidays

8 Books To Read Over The Holidays

It’s the perfect time to cozy up on the couch with a fluffy blanket, a warm drink (I prefer hot chocolate, but you do you), twinkly lights, and a good book. From YA fiction to classics, these 8 holiday-themed reads are bound to get you into the spirit (if you aren’t already!) and provide you with a reason to stay out of the cold.

6 Valentine's Day Ideas for Book Lovers

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!

 

Do You Have "The Guilties"?

Do You Have "The Guilties"?

Do you prefer reading to socializing? Are you more of an introvert?

Don’t have "the guilties” because you enjoy your alone time. It’s healthy to spend time with yourself. Enjoy the quietness and get lost in a story for a while. 

"The guilties” are a commonly misplaced sense of guilt when enjoying something you feel you shouldn’t. For example, giving up a night out with friends to enjoy a good book can give someone "the guilties”. Although this phenomenon is a growing issue among the reading community, it has a cure. 

5 Easy Steps to Build a Bookstagram

5 Easy Steps to Build a Bookstagram

Book Lovers Unite!

Explore the community. Use #bookstagram on Instagram to see photos taken from all over the world. It is common for an account holder to pose a question in the caption for bookstagrammers to answer.