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How Well Do You Know the American Book Industry?
A simple but difficult 10 question, multiple-choice quiz
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Jeff O'Neal
The Bestseller List is Broken
Despite their popularity, bestseller lists are painfully boring.
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Danika Ellis
TV/Movie Recs Based on Your Bookish Interests
Struggling with streaming ennui? Stop scrolling for something to watch and find media matched with your reading life!
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S. Zainab Williams
Analyzing the Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023
Tl;DR: There are so many books and less agreement than you might think.
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Jeff O'Neal
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Rabbit, Rabbit: Bunny Covers Multiply Like Rabbits
A ranking of book cover rabbits I want to shove my face in.
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kelly jensen
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Analyzing the Most Anticipated Books of Fall 2023
 • Jeff O'Neal
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Let's Talk: Your Summer Reading List
 • S. Zainab Williams
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Your Summer Reading List Compiled
 • S. Zainab Williams
But First, A Reading Playlist
 • Vanessa Diaz
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Beyoncé, Western Lit, and the Cowboy Renaissance
(definitely not just an excuse for me to talk about Beyoncé)
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Erica Ezeifedi
What's Your History with Oprah's Book Club?
Or how I maybe kind of owe my career to an afternoon talkshow.
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Rebecca Schinsky
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How Much Have Book Prices Increased Since 2019?
It isn't just a feeling. Books are getting more expensive.
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kelly jensen
Join Us For Our First Chat
You're invited to a PARABLE OF THE SOWER book club via chat in September! Find details inside.
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S. Zainab Williams
8 Book Opinions Too Controversial for Facebook
From backwards shelving to book crafts to disliking bookselling.
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Danika Ellis
Revisiting a Viral Sensation 30 Years Later
A journey back to The Bridges of Madison County.
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Rebecca Schinsky
But First, A Reading Playlist
If there is one thing I'm gonna do, it's make a playlist.
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Vanessa Diaz
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