Books
Over the past several decades, there has been a dramatic development in the field of young adult (YA) fiction. The genre has evolved to embrace a wide range of topics that resonate far beyond teenage angst. Originally, it was mostly linked with coming-of-age novels focusing on adolescence and personal growth....
Few social media networks have had as much of an impact on the publishing industry as BookTok. BookTok is a TikTok subcommunity where readers share their thoughts, recommendations, and opinions about books. Publishers, writers, and booksellers have all seen firsthand the enormous influence this once-niche trend has evolved into a...
The skill of slow reading is becoming more and more uncommon in today’s fast-paced digital environment when information is devoured at breakneck speed. In an attempt to keep up with the constant stream of content, we speed-read books, scan through articles, and browse through countless feeds. But in this rush,...
In a time when social media, technology, and fast-paced lives rule the day, it might come as a surprise that classic novels are still popular among readers of all ages. However, timeless masterpieces like 1984, Moby-Dick, and Pride and Prejudice continue to captivate audiences today in ways that more recent...
A self-diagnosed bookworm, I have to say I’m partial to thrillers. The suspense, carefully written characters, and not knowing what’ll happen next make for a perfect read. For those who love thrillers or want to get into them, I’ve compiled a list of thriller authors, and one of their books...
Colleen Hoover is a 44-year-old author who is known for her romance novels and young adult fiction. Over the past few years, Hoover’s books have grown in popularity and are adored worldwide. Here are a few of her best books that leave readers with a throbbing heart: One of Hoover’s...
When it comes to reading fantasy novels, there are over 50 types of subgenres so let’s break down the most popular ones that you may encounter while reading, researching, or writing fantasy. Anthropomorphic Fantasy is going to be your subgenre that involves animals taking on human traits. This could be works...
The New York Times recently published “The 100 Best Books of the 21st Century,” and readers have a lot to say about it. When it comes to lists of “top bests,” these can be incredibly biased based on each reader. Lists like best sellers or most read are more factual,...
In the past few years, books have become incredibly popular again. Social media, specifically Instagram and TikTok, have created a massive buzz for all sorts of literature, old and new. This, in turn, has led to the desire for many books to be adapted into films or TV shows. One...
BookTok, Bookstagram, and Book Twitter are just a few of the nicknames people havedeveloped to discuss one thing, books. Many people used to think that the act of reading aphysical book for fun was dying. Generations today weren’t interested in doing an activity soclosely related to school, instead chose to...
For years, authors have chosen to publish their novels with the traditional method. This publication route includes the author, having written their final draft, finding an agent, the agent finding a publisher, editing, creating, and publishing the book. However, that route is easier said than done. In the traditional route,...
This summer has been bringing in the heat resulting in people staying indoors to catch up on some reading time. TikTok’s popular subsection, “Booktok” and Instagram’s “Bookagram” have been blowing up with recommendations from readers, students, and authors wanting to give their opinion on what they think is the best...
