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June 3, 2026
Self Publishing

Ever wonder “How to get my book reviewed”?

So you’ve published your book. Its been edited and published, and now you’re trying to figure out how to get [...]

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May 24, 2026
BlogReviews

Some books don’t shout, they linger

The books I end up recommending most are not always the loudest or most urgent. They are usually the ones that keep returning in quiet flashes.

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May 17, 2026
Misc

‘People are hungry for real bookstores’: Judy Blume on why US indie booksellers are growing

At 78, the multimillion-selling author has begun a new career, opening her own bookshop and joining a business sector thats [...]

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May 8, 2026
Writing

The author checklist for testing a paid review before you use it

Before a paid review goes on your site, retailer page, or press kit, it deserves a basic trust check.

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April 30, 2026
Misc

15+ Reading Nooks Perfect For When You Need To Escape This World

Although some people claim that they can read anywhere, anytime, we all know that a comfortable, well lit, soft spot [...]

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The Silver Book Sounds Like a Novel You Return To
April 20, 2026
Book Reviews

The Silver Book Sounds Like a Novel You Return To

Some books are built for the week they arrive. Others feel like they are waiting for a longer relationship with the reader.

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Holler Whispers pays attention to voice, setting, and pressure
April 17, 2026
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Holler Whispers pays attention to voice, setting, and pressure

One reason Holler Whispers works is that it understands pressure at the sentence level as well as the plot level.

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We Did OK, Kid Carries the Weight of Looking Back
April 12, 2026
Book Reviews

We Did OK, Kid Carries the Weight of Looking Back

Memoirs can dazzle with revelation or settle into something quieter and more lasting. This one sounds built for the second path.

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The Bookshelf Case for Disrupt with Impact
April 11, 2026
Book Reviews

The Bookshelf Case for Disrupt with Impact

Some books are written for the moment. Others are written for the shelf. Roger Spitz seems to be aiming for the second kind.

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The Trouble with Predicting the Future (and What to Do Instead)
April 1, 2026
Book Reviews

The Trouble with Predicting the Future (and What to Do Instead)

Every era produces its own breed of oracle. Ours prefers frameworks to prophecy, and Roger Spitz makes a compelling case for why that's the right inst

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