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📅 August 6, 2025 📂 Indie authors ⏱️ 5 min read

The Rating Game: Why Book Ratings Can Be More Confusing Than Clarifying

The 1-to-5-star rating system looks tidy and objective, but in practice, it's a mess of personal quirks and wildly different standards. For one reader, three stars might mean “solid, really...

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📅 August 6, 2025 📂 Book awards ⏱️ 4 min read

Lambeth’s Library Service Under Attack: A Plea to Preserve the Future of Reading

Support for the Library Service is Cross-Generational and National A letter signed by over 160 writers, illustrators, and publishing professionals has expressed deep concern over the recent cuts to Lambeth’s...

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📅 August 5, 2025 📂 Reading habits ⏱️ 4 min read

The Quiet Revolution of Book Clubs

In a world where the constant buzz of notifications and endless scrolling have become the norm, the idea of sitting with a book in hand feels like a quaint relic...

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📅 August 5, 2025 📂 Book recommendations ⏱️ 7 min read

God-Tier Book Recommendations from Katie Wu

Katie Wu (@katiewuwrites) has been making waves on BookTok with her captivating book recommendations, and her latest video has left fans eagerly awaiting her next pick. In a recent post,...

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📅 May 3, 2025 📂 Book clubs ⏱️ 5 min read

Independent Bookstore Day: Celebrating the Heart of Communities

Independent Bookstore Day has become a beacon of hope for independent bookstores, a day to celebrate the unique charm and offerings that these beloved stores bring to communities across the...

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📅 May 3, 2025 📂 Book recommendations ⏱️ 5 min read

Attention – The Fastest Depleting Resource in Us Humans

As we navigate the complexities of the digital age, it's becoming increasingly clear that our attention spans are dwindling at an alarming rate. In fact, it's one of the most...

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📅 May 3, 2025 📂 Literary fiction ⏱️ 3 min read

The Mysterious Projection

The golden clock face has sparked intense speculation among fans of Philip Pullman's book series, with some believing it may be a teaser for a new book. A close-up of...

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📅 May 3, 2025 📂 Reading habits ⏱️ 3 min read

The Power of Reading: A Love That Never Dies

Reading as a hobby has become an endangered species, or so it seems. While some may claim that technology has led to the decline of reading, others argue that it's...

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📅 May 2, 2025 📂 Literary festivals ⏱️ 5 min read

New Voices Festival: A Celebration of Emerging Literary Talent

The 2025 New Voices Festival launched in Ithaca with a sold-out evening of brief readings by seven emerging authors at Buffalo Street Books. The event was a testament to the...

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📅 May 2, 2025 📂 Book recommendations ⏱️ 4 min read

The Power of Reading to Escape

In recent times, the news has been stressful, and it's easy to get caught up in the chaos. But amidst all the uncertainty, there are some things that can provide...

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