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Month: May 2024
Stylistic Choices vs Bad Grammar in Literature
It frustrates me so much when I see reviews that criticise stylistic choices as “bad grammar.” This is especially true for non-American authors who use British or Australian English, only to be accused of making grammatical mistakes by American readers. This is not only a misunderstanding of grammar rules, but also a form of cultural […]
Embracing My Adult Romance Era
I think it’s time to fully embrace my adult romance era. MY READING BACKGROUND For most of my life, I have been drawn to YA books. I read age-appropriate books throughout my primary school experience, with the occasional adult book (non-romance). My reading was mixed, but it was primarily MG chapter books and child-friendly classic […]
Timekeeper by Tara Sim
Timekeeper by Tara Sim is an imaginative, original, alternate history steampunk set in London in the late 1800s, and it’s about time. Specifically, magical clocks that control time, and when they go out of whack, they affect the time around them as well. I can’t get over how much I loved this book. I was […]
How to Use Book Reviews
Are you someone who’s never really looked at book reviews before, and aren’t really sure how you can use them to help find new reading material? Let’s look at the perspective of those readers who find immense value in reading book reviews before diving into a new literary adventure. Harnessing the Power of Insights Imagine […]