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Do you have to Understand 100% of a Book to Enjoy it?
Do you have to Understand 100% of a Book to Enjoy it?
The short answer is no. Here’s why.
Violet Daniels
Jul 21
Calling all Bookish Writers
Calling all Bookish Writers
We’ve had a long and unexpected hiatus, but we’re back and we want to hear all of your book themed stories.
Violet Daniels
Jul 20
From January to June: Books That Have Shaped My Year So Far
From January to June: Books That Have Shaped My Year So Far
Sharing with you a mid-year reflection on some of the most influential reads from the first half of 2024
Violet Daniels
Jul 3
“Gyeongseong Creature,” “Human Acts,” and Who Our Bodies Belong To
“Gyeongseong Creature,” “Human Acts,” and Who Our Bodies Belong To
Testaments to South Korean and human resilience
YJ Jun
Feb 24
5 Books That Had Me on The Floor
5 Books That Had Me on The Floor
With ratings based on how good the cry was
Sophie F
Feb 22
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8 Books You Simply Have to Enjoy Poolside
8 Books You Simply Have to Enjoy Poolside
With a mandatory umbrella-embellished drink beside you
Fleurine Tideman
Jun 5, 2023
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: What Is All the Fuss About?
The Metamorphosis by Franz Kafka: What Is All the Fuss About?
“How about if I sleep a little bit longer and forget all this nonsense.” ―Franz Kafka, The Metamorphosis
Luisa Chekrygin
Mar 11, 2021
Can a Book Change Your Life?
Can a Book Change Your Life?
Is it as simple as turning a page?
Ben Shelley
May 2, 2022
How to Edit Scrivener Files on Android For free
How to Edit Scrivener Files on Android For free
I have spent months trying to edit Scrivener files on Android. Here is the way I have found that works, for free.
Kathkirklandauthor
Nov 13, 2021
Banned Books That I’ve Read
Banned Books That I’ve Read
I stand for the voices that deserve to be heard
Vivian Stevenson
Oct 10, 2023
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