I like to think being a bestseller used to mean something. But nowadays, with terms like “New York Times Bestseller” being an editorial list made by publishers for publishers and cultivated before…| the orang-utan librarian
What the hell is going on with publishing nowadays?! In the last year, as I’ve frequently complained about now, I’ve been observing a serious decline in the quality of traditionally published books. Obviously, this is… More| the orang-utan librarian
Today I’m here to burrow deep into the question of why there’s a preponderance of bunnies in children’s books. From Miffy to Bear and the Rabbit to Bunny vs Monkey, rabbits are *everywhere*. This, of… More| the orang-utan librarian
“Blue Sargent had forgotten how many times she’d been told that she would kill her true love.” First line in The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater Romantic books take up a lot of sh…| First Line Reader
As you know, I’m participating in the Tarot-athon, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to help my team, since the first week of the month, I read 0. I’m currently working on my 12th book, which is…| Mybookworld24
If I ever doubt whether I’m a book hoarder, I confirmed it today, as I added about 20 more to my TBR, bringing the current total to 100 queer books. It’s not entirely my fault that Good…| Mybookworld24
Editor’s note: I received the following email from my brother, Mark Brody. With his permission, I thought it merited sharing. I just read a headline, I only read the headline as that is all I can t…| Stories I Tell Myself
“The two men appeared out of nowhere, a few yards apart in the narrow, moonlit lane.” First line in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows by J. K. Rowling After more than a year, we̵…| First Line Reader
This past week had a lot of ups and downs, and the weekend has been gray and rainy, which always makes my joints hurt more. The high point of my night is going to be when I finish scheduling this p…| Leah's Books
“It was nearing midnight and the Prime Minister was sitting alone in his office, reading a long memo that was slipping through his brain without leaving the slightest trace of meaning behind.…| First Line Reader
This has been a rough week and an even rougher weekend, as I’m still trying to adjust to being unable to do anything close to what I was able to before. Over the weekend, my mother got sick, and ha…| Leah's Books
If you’ve been blogging about books for a while, you’ve probably come across mention of NetGalley. You may even use it, or choose not to. Since this discussion immediately follows my State of the A…| Leah's Books
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Pride & Prejudice is THE enemies to lovers book— in the sense that it was published much before all the 21st century novels with this evergreen trope. But… More| A Bookworm's Paradise
“Zhongli village lay flattened under the sun like a defeated dog that has given up on finding shade.” First line in She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan I’m a frequent us…| First Line Reader
Hi everyone I hope you are all having an amazing day and are staying safe. Let’s Talk Bookish is a bookish meme created by Rukky at Eternity Books and Dani at Literary Lion and is now being hosted …| Journey into Books
