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If you’re familiar with the book blogosphere, you may have stumbled across some posts labeled as “book tags.” These posts offer book bloggers a way to share more about themselves, the books they like (or don’t), and more, which leads to greater engagement with their followers and fellow bloggers. They’re also really fun to do! In this post, we’ll expand on what book tags are, explain how to use them, and see examples of popular tags and questions that book bloggers answer. What Are Book Tags? Book tags are popular among book bloggers . There’s not really an official definition, but basically book tags are sets of questions that can be answered by the blogger using a book, genre, or something else book-related. They serve as a way for book bloggers to engage with their followers and other bloggers in the community. They also lead to more engagement and interaction, since you can “tag” other bloggers and encourage them to share their own answers. How to Use Book Tags Book tags...

Is it true that a rose by any other name would smell just as sweet? Perhaps, but every novelist knows the importance of picking the right name for your characters. While you may be tempted to pour all your creativity into a name for your protagonist , your story’s villain also deserves an iconic moniker of their own. To choose a name, it would be wise to consider the country and time period of your story’s setting. However, you can also use a villain name generator to help you find the best name. Top 5 Villain Name Generators  If you feel like you can’t conjure up an interesting villain name on your own, here are some great villain name generator tools you can use for free online:  1. Fantasy Name Generators FantasyNameGenerators.com offers 10 random suggestions for villain names, with the first four names programmed to start with “The” as a title for your villain. Because it generates the words randomly, it may sometimes form the name of an existing villain, so b...

Many words that end with a consonant (a letter that isn’t a vowel) require that the ending consonant be doubled when you add a suffix to them. These suffixes can include – ed to form the past tense, – ing to form the present progressive tense, or – er and – est to denote comparison.  For example, “She sla pp ed the mosquito.”  The word “slapped” is pronounced as one syllable, “slapt,” but it’s spelled like it has two syllables. The same principle applies to the word “spelled” and many others. Do’s and Don’ts for Spelling Words with Double Consonants However, not all consonants are doubled when we add these suffixes, so you need to learn the rules for spelling words with double consonants.  When you attach a suffix to CVC words, DO double the ending consonants.  Three-letter words that follow the Consonant – Vowel – Consonant (CVC) pattern always have their last consonant doubled when you add a suffix. For example:  sip – si pp ed – si pp ing ca...

New York Times bestseller All the Bright Places by Jennifer Niven has captivated readers all over the world ever since its debut in 2015. Niven captures and portrays the struggles of mental illness with such power, helping to educate readers without being patronizing.  Finch and Violet, the protagonists who meet on the brink of their mental struggles, are two memorable characters who are truly three-dimensional. They help show us that people who suffer from mental illness are unique individuals who have more to show than the label of their diagnoses.  Books to Read If You Liked All the Bright Places So, if you’ve enjoyed the emotional roller coaster from reading All the Bright Places, here are some books we believe you may like:  1. Holding Up the Universe by Jennifer Niven  This next book by the same author revolves around Libby Stout, an overweight girl who has spent years in grief over her mother, but who now wants to move forward. She meets Jack Ma...

A great book series allows you to know the characters on a much deeper level, as you follow their development and growth over the years. It also spares you, the reader, the trouble of deciding what book to read next.  You might think of starting a series as committing to a new relationship, but a closer metaphor may be that starting a series is like exploring a new relationship, never knowing if it will work out. But if it does work out, you end up feeling like you have friends that you know inside and out, and whose decisions you can follow all the way through the last book. Best Book Series You Should Not Miss So without further ado, in no particular order, here’s our list of the best book series of all time!  (Note: If a complete set is not available on Kindle, we link to the first book in the series.)  1. The Chronicles of Narnia by C.S. Lewis  The series opens with four siblings who find their way through a magical wardrobe into the kingdom of Narn...

In the United States alone, anxiety affects over 40 million adults, making it the most common mental health issue among Americans. Despite being such a common affliction, the research surrounding the causes and solutions for anxiety is still relatively new and constantly evolving. Reading about anxiety can help those affected better understand the problem and find solutions that actually work for them. The Best Books About Anxiety These 10 books offer important insights and advice for those suffering from anxiety. 1. Dare by Barry McDonagh If you’re tired of just “managing” your anxiety, Barry McDonagh’s DARE technique can help you face any anxiety-inducing situation you’ve been avoiding with confidence. Using his 10 years of experience helping people who suffer from anxiety, along with hard science to support his methods, McDonagh teaches users the right natural supplements to relieve their anxiety ( not prescription meds), tips for falling asleep faster, and an action pla...

Good reviews are essential to the success of any book, but if you’re a new or self-published author, your chances of getting a review by the Times are about as good as winning the lottery. Instead, you’ll need to rely on reviews from a handful of book bloggers with loyal followings of readers who will heed their advice. List of Book Review Blogs Below is a list of book review blogs with links to their policies and the genres they review. Website Genres Accepted The Kindle Book Review Nonfiction, Thriller/Suspense, Horror, Romance, Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Poetry, Humor Jessica Map Reviews Thrillers, Suspense, Crime Fiction, True Crime, Historical Fiction, Some YA genres, Horror, Contemporary Fiction Reader Witch Contemporary Fiction, Historical Fiction, Mystery/Thriller The Literary Edit Variety Savidge Reads Variety Short Book and Scribes Contemporary Fiction, Literary Fiction, Women’s Fiction, Crime, Psychological Thrillers, some time travel fiction, Childr...

The Guilty Die Twice is a riveting legal thriller written by Don Hartshorn and published by TCK Publishing in 2020. Whether you’d like to discuss this novel with your book club or just reflect on the story, our book club discussion questions can help get your thoughts flowing. The Guilty Die Twice by Don Hartshorn Synopsis In a high-profile double murder case, two attorney brothers find themselves on opposite sides of the courtroom. While another accused criminal’s life is on the line, each brother remains convinced they’re on the side of justice. But the case turns out to be much more complicated—and dangerous—than either imagined. The Guilty Die Twice Discussion Questions Do you identify more with Travis or with Jake? Did either brother betray their principles during the course of the story? Do either brother’s stated ends justify the means they used to get there? Are there arguments for or against the death penalty that you found compelling? If you were in...