Category: Book Series Guide
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14 Reasons Why Books Are Better Than TV : Why I’ll Always Choose a Good Read
I’ve always been a sucker for stories, whether they’re tucked inside a novel or streamed on a big TV screen. But over the years, I realized there’s something magical about holding a book in my hands that no TV show could ever replicate. Here’s why I keep choosing pages over pixels, and why, honestly, books…
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How to Keep Track of Books I Own : The Way I Finally Stopped Buying Duplicates
Have you ever stood in a bookstore, picked up a gorgeous hardcover, and thought, “Wait… do I already own this?” Yeah, me too. I can’t count the number of times I’ve come home with a book only to find it already sitting on my shelf. That was the moment I realized: I needed a system….
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Is Reading Better Than Audio Books? My Honest Experience Exploring Both
I’ll admit it, I used to be a total “physical books only” type of person. You know, the kind who loves the smell of paper, the feel of flipping pages, and the satisfaction of stacking finished books on a shelf. Then, life got busy, commutes, chores, and late nights left me with less time to…
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How to Read Books with ADHD : What Helped Me Stay Focused
Sometimes I feel like reading is this cozy escape everyone else seems to enjoy with ease, but when you live with ADHD, it can feel like running a marathon with shoelaces tied together. I’ve lost count of how many times I started a book only to realize my brain was already planning dinner, replaying yesterday’s…
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What Are Historical Fiction Books? The Way I See and Enjoy Them
I’ll be honest, historical fiction is one of those genres I fell in love with a bit late in my reading journey. At first, I thought it was all dusty castles, long-winded wars, and stories I couldn’t quite relate to. But then I picked up a historical novel that blended real events with a powerful…
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What Does Cooking Books Mean? The Phrase I First Misunderstood
I’ll admit it, I once thought “cooking books” had something to do with whipping up recipes or experimenting in the kitchen. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t. When I first heard the phrase, I imagined someone literally putting their recipe collection on the stove. Turns out, “cooking the books” has a much sneakier, financial twist to it….
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Where to Put Books Without a Bookshelf, My Creative Hacks
I’ll be honest, my book collection grew way faster than I ever expected. At one point, I had neat shelves. Then, suddenly, I had piles of novels, cookbooks, and random paperbacks spilling out everywhere. The problem? Not enough bookshelves. Instead of stressing, I started getting creative about where to put books without a bookshelf, and…
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How to Clean Hardcover Books, My Go-To Way of Keeping Them Fresh
I don’t know about you, but nothing bothers me more than picking up one of my favorite hardcover books and seeing a layer of dust, a coffee stain, or fingerprints smudged across the cover. Hardcover books are sturdy, yes, but they aren’t indestructible. Over the years, I’ve learned a few simple tricks on how to…
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Can Hardcover Books Be Recycled? What I Learned While Clearing My Shelves
A few months ago, I was staring at a stack of old hardcover books that I hadn’t touched in years. Some were worn out, others outdated (hello, old tech guides!), and I honestly didn’t know what to do with them. Tossing them in the trash didn’t feel right, but then the big question hit me:…
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Where Do Libraries Get Their Books? The Answer Surprised Me
I’ve always loved walking into a library, the quiet, the smell of paper, the shelves lined with stories waiting to be discovered. But one random day, while picking up a novel, I caught myself asking: Where do libraries get their books? It wasn’t something I had ever thought deeply about, but once the question popped…