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Despite the thousands upon thousands of ebooks available in the Kindle store, you may not always find the particular title you’re looking for, so you turn to another retailer, like Barnes & Noble, for your ebook. Or, maybe you once used a Nook e-reader and now want to transfer your Nook ebooks to a Kindle device. In either case, you might be able to get the ebooks you want, but Kindle is very particular about formats and it’s virtually impossible to read books from retailers other than Amazon. Fortunately, there’s a solution. Calibre is a software that allows you to convert dozens of file types and easily transfer ebooks from your files to your Kindle device, regardless of where you got those ebooks. In this post, we’ll show you how to do just that so you can enjoy all your favorite ebooks in one place. What Is Calibre? Calibre is a free, open-source ebook management software that allows you to organize your ebook library, convert ebooks, and sync them with a variety of e-re...

How would you like to attend book club discussions hosted by some of the world’s most influential leaders and celebrities? Literati , an online book club subscription service, lets you get pretty close by allowing you to join the virtual book clubs of leaders like Richard Branson, Malala, and Stephen Curry. In this post, we’ll explain how Literati works and what features it offers so you can decide if this book club subscription is worth it for you. How Does the Literati Book Club Work? Each month, one of Literati’s 13 “Luminaries” chooses a book for members to read. Subscribers can choose which Luminary’s virtual book club they want to join each month, and can access the discussions for all 13 clubs. Pricing One thing that makes Literati different from other book subscription services is that readers do not have to get the book of the month through Literati. Subscribers have the option of acquiring the month’s book on their own, which they might get from their library or from ...

Literature offers us a vast pool of knowledge and entertainment, but the literary world can also be quite weird and wonderful. We never realize that there are stories also revolving around the stories we read, whether it’s the adventures our favorite authors undergo while writing them or the events these works encounter throughout their time in print. I decided to see if I could find some of the small but cool details that involve various literary works. Some of these you might know, while some you might be shocked to find out about. Did You Know? I’ve assembled a list of anecdotes and little-known facts that involve some of the world’s most beloved authors and literary works. Check out the real stories behind some of your favorite stories. Challenge your literary knowledge or use them to entertain your friends and family on the next game night! What is the title of the world’s first ever novel? A. Le Morte d’Arthur B. The Tales of Genji C. Robinson Crusoe 2. Who is the f...

As the voracious reader you are, you’re constantly on the lookout for new ways to enjoy books and elevate your reading experience. This might mean having access to your books no matter where you are, interacting with a community of like-minded readers, or getting customized book recommendations based on your tastes and moods. Fortunately, there’s an app for every one of those needs, and more! In this post, we’ll show you 10 apps that all book lovers need on their smart devices for a better reading experience. Best Apps for Readers Below are 10 must-download apps that allow readers to connect with fellow bookworms, discover great new reads and recommendations, borrow and listen to books, and more. 1. The StoryGraph (Best for Customized Recommendations) The StoryGraph is a relatively new competitor to Goodreads. The two sites offer similar services, including the ability to track reading progress, discover new books, and create wishlists. One feature unique to The StoryGraph ...

When it comes to books, the first few lines have the power to make or break a deal with readers. I’ve definitely stopped reading a few books because I didn’t like the first paragraph. Some of these I revisited after some time, regretting that I didn’t push through the first time. This shows how powerful the opening lines of a book can be. Imagine if I didn’t check those books out again—I would have missed a lot of opportunities to read stories that I came to love. The Best Book Opening Lines Ursula Le Guin once called the first sentences of a book the doorways to worlds in her essay, “ The Fisherman’s Daughter .” They serve as the introduction to a new experience; the first few whiffs of deliciousness you smell when you’re about to tuck into an inviting meal that you’ve never had before. Good writers know how to captivate readers from the start. Their first words can cast a spell that immediately conveys the tone and style of their works, compelling people to keep on reading. So...

Commercial fiction is a type of fiction that caters to a mass audience and has the potential to sell a lot of copies, so it’s written in a way that it’s accessible, easily understandable, and can be enjoyed by people from all walks of life. In general, this type of fiction is read more for its entertainment value than its artistic quality. This has led some people to form the opinion that it isn’t as good as literary fiction . But is it? Commercial Fiction vs. Literary Fiction Commercial fiction (also known as Genre fiction, Mainstream fiction, and Popular fiction) is one of the two main categories of fiction. In general, it is more plot-driven than character-driven, with narratives that tend to be distinct and easily understandable. One of its most important characteristics is that its stories can be classified into a specific literary genre. As such, they use themes, tropes, techniques, styles, and tones that set them apart from stories in other genres. Examples of popular com...

As I’m writing this article, it strikes me as odd that I’ve never considered the reasons why I write. Sure, I enjoy it as a passion first, and a craft second. But is that enough to justify why I spend countless hours writing stories that I’m not sure anyone would like? When I wrote opinion pieces for my local newspaper, I talked about politics, the environment, the emerging cultural trends in my city, and so on. Now I’m hardly an expert on any of these, but I wrote with such confidence as if I knew what I was talking about. In my attempt to discover what’s behind that drive, not only did I begin to examine my personal reasons for writing but also checked out the common reasons why people write. Why Do We Write? In my experience, when you ask a writer why they write, they pause and a fleeting expression of confusion appears on their face. Then they’ll shrug and say “It’s what I do” or “I just like writing, I guess” or any variations of those reasons. George Orwell, one of the mo...