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June 5, 2026
Fantasy books to get you into reading
An astonishing number of readers name a fantasy book as the one that hooked them. The genre is a gateway for a reason. Here's how to find your doorway in.
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June 5, 2026
How to read more books in a year
Reading more isn't about speed or free time — it's a few small shifts that quietly add up. How to read noticeably more this year without it feeling like a quota.
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June 5, 2026
Online book clubs: how to join or start one
The book club has escaped the living room. How online clubs work, how to find one that fits, how to start your own — and how to skip the scheduling entirely.
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June 5, 2026
Physical books vs ebooks: which is better?
Paper or screen? The great gentle argument, settled honestly — the real pros and cons of each, and the only answer that actually matters.
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June 5, 2026
The best app for people who both read and write
Most readers have a little writer in them, and most writers read voraciously. So why keep the two halves of the same love in separate apps? What to look for in one home for both.
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June 5, 2026
Conversation starters for readers that aren't boring
Matched with a fellow reader and your mind went blank? "What's your favorite book" is a trap. Openers that actually get readers talking — for matches, friends and clubs.
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June 5, 2026
How to listen to any book with text-to-speech
Audiobooks aren't free and not every book has one. Text-to-speech reads almost any book aloud — for free. How it works, when to use it, and how to read with your ears.
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June 5, 2026
How to write a blurb and choose a cover that gets clicks
The cover earns the glance; the blurb earns the click. A practical guide for new authors — a simple blurb formula and cover tips that actually pull readers in.
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June 5, 2026
Why readers make the best partners and friends
"Must love books" is on countless profiles for a reason. People who read tend to bring empathy, curiosity and depth — here's why readers make wonderful partners and friends.
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June 5, 2026
What to read after you finish a book you loved
That bittersweet ache when a great book ends and nothing compares — the book hangover. How to find your next read by chasing the feeling, not just the genre.
Read, write & match over books
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