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    5 Alternatives to Amazon for Books in 2023

    alternatives to amazon for books

    Discover 5 alternatives to Amazon for books this year in this guide. Including options for audiobooks, ebooks, and physical books.

  • Reading Tools

    How to Import Goodreads to StoryGraph

    Import Goodreads to StoryGraph

    Learn how to import Goodreads to StoryGraph with this step-by-step guide. Including an instructional video.

  • Book Jargon, Deep Dives

    What are Dark Academia Books? (& Some of the Best to Buy)

    dark academia books

    Learn what dark academia books are, why they’re so popular, and some of the best to buy with this walkthrough guide.

  • Book Jargon

    What is a Readathon? (& Why it Will Help you Read More)

    what is a readathon

    Learn what a readathon is, how to participate in one, and different types of readathons you can join with this guide.

  • Book Reviews

    Review: A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin

    A Magic Steeped in Poison

    Unsure if you’d like to read A Magic Steeped in Poison by Judy I. Lin? This quick review should put your mind at ease.

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    Review: The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless

    The Children of Gods and Fighting Men

    Unsure if you’d like to read The Children of Gods and Fighting Men by Shauna Lawless? This quick review should put your mind at ease.

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    Review: Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir

    gideon the ninth review

    Unsure if you’d like to read Gideon the Ninth by Tamsyn Muir? This quick review should put your mind at ease.

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    Review: The Cruel Prince by Holly Black

    the cruel prince review

    Unsure if you’d like to read The Cruel Prince by Holly Black? This quick review should put your mind at ease.

  • Deep Dives, Reading Psychology

    Do Audiobooks Count as Reading?

    do audiobooks count as reading

    The answer to the question: do audiobooks count as reading? Or is it even the same as physically reading a print book? Let’s find out.

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    Review: The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper

    the wolf den review

    Curious about reading The Wolf Den by Elodie Harper? Here’s an objective and quick review for you to read.

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About Gina

Hey, I’m Gina!

I'm a 30-something book lover from the UK. I don't just post book reviews on this website. I also explore the psychology of reading too.

Please don't hesitate to say hi!

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Q: Got anything you need help with? Bookstagram a Q: Got anything you need help with? Bookstagram and social media, in general, can be a bit of a stressful place. After all, a lot of the time, it seems like we’re putting a lot in and not getting a lot in return. Either that or other people seem like they’re way ahead of you. They can do things you can’t. Or they know things you don’t know, and it can be pretty intimidating to ask. So let’s open those doors, shall we? Is there anything you’ve seen me doing in my reels, stories, carousels, or posts and you’d love to know how I do it? Or just have any booksta questions? Fire them right at me! We can talk here in the comments, or in DMs, so send me a message. I believe in the philosophy of ‘lift as you climb’. You pass on the information you learn to help those around you. It benefits everyone in the end. If you do too, post something similar. You can even post this image and give me a tag so I can ask you all my burning questions too. #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookcommunity #bookworm #thisbookstagrammer #bookstagramuk
Q: What was your first Heracles/Hercules encounter Q: What was your first Heracles/Hercules encounter? Was it Disney? Because it sure was for me! Which made this retelling very exciting but… This book confused the hell out of me. There were moments when I thought it was a stroke of genius and others where I thought, ‘What am I reading?!’. Herc is a retelling, sure, but it’s done through the eyes of almost every person who encounters him throughout his life. Minus the divine. So, each chapter is pretty much a different voice, and there are a lot of them! The chapters are very dialogue-heavy. So there’s no worldbuilding, no setting, just diary-like entries using the voice of each character. Which honestly sounds pretty cool, but what threw me, was the voice of all of them. I’m not sure characters in Ancient Greece should say things like ‘eejit’ or ‘shit on your shoes’. It doesn’t quite feel right, ya know? I don’t mind when retellings align modern themes with an ancient story, but when it comes to how the characters talk, I just can’t quite get on board with that kind of modern language. Heracles’ story needs retelling, especially from a feminist perspective, but this format didn’t quite deliver the feminist rage I’m looking for. A shame because the quality of the writing is great. There are even some chapters that I’d love to re-read because they were funny. But I wasn’t expecting a comedy or a parody, I was expecting a punch in the face. Swipe to see the blurb. Read the full review on Goodreads. I couldn't quite squeeze it all in here. ⭐⭐⭐/5 #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookcommunity #bookworm #bookreview #Herc #GreekMythology #GreekMyth #GreekMythologyRetelling #Mythology
Q: What’s your favourite fantasy sub-genre? Min Q: What’s your favourite fantasy sub-genre? Mine’s, of course, Greek Mythology. One of those sub-genres that could be fantasy but also not. Anyway, I love these books so much, I decided to put together a reel with my favourites (so far!). Here they are: - The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker - Atalanta by @jennifer.saint.author - Circe by @madeline.e.miller - Girl, Goddess, Queen by @chaosonolympus - Medea by @rosiehewlett.author - Medusa by @rosiehewlett.author - Clytemnestra’s Bind by @susancwilsonauthor - Women of Myth by @ancienthistoryfangirl - Clytemnestra by @costanzacasati Special mention because I couldn’t fit in the reel Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. Have you read any of these? #BookLovers #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookReel #GreekMythology #GreekMythologyBooks #GreekMythologyRetellings #GreekMyth #GreekMythRetelling #Retellings
Q: What do you like about your book friend? Okay, Q: What do you like about your book friend? Okay, it’s Friday, so I think we could all do with a dose of good vibes to lead us into the weekend. So tag your book friend (or multiple if you have a few), and let them know what you like about them. It could be their feed, their reviews, or the support they give you as a fellow reader/bookstagrammer. I’ll go first: @heddas.bookgems I love your kind support, understanding, and encouragement. @lemonyreads I love your contagious positivity, kind heart, and reviews that keep me engaged until the last moment. @thebookscript you inspire me to create, I love your energy, support, and humour. Just to name a few. Now it’s your turn! Tag away, especially so I can find some new peeps to follow <3 #BookLovers #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #Booksta #BookFriend #BookBuddy #ReadingBuddy #ReadingFriend #readingcommunity
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Q: Got anything you need help with? Bookstagram a Q: Got anything you need help with? Bookstagram and social media, in general, can be a bit of a stressful place. After all, a lot of the time, it seems like we’re putting a lot in and not getting a lot in return. Either that or other people seem like they’re way ahead of you. They can do things you can’t. Or they know things you don’t know, and it can be pretty intimidating to ask. So let’s open those doors, shall we? Is there anything you’ve seen me doing in my reels, stories, carousels, or posts and you’d love to know how I do it? Or just have any booksta questions? Fire them right at me! We can talk here in the comments, or in DMs, so send me a message. I believe in the philosophy of ‘lift as you climb’. You pass on the information you learn to help those around you. It benefits everyone in the end. If you do too, post something similar. You can even post this image and give me a tag so I can ask you all my burning questions too. #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookcommunity #bookworm #thisbookstagrammer #bookstagramuk
Q: What was your first Heracles/Hercules encounter Q: What was your first Heracles/Hercules encounter? Was it Disney? Because it sure was for me! Which made this retelling very exciting but… This book confused the hell out of me. There were moments when I thought it was a stroke of genius and others where I thought, ‘What am I reading?!’. Herc is a retelling, sure, but it’s done through the eyes of almost every person who encounters him throughout his life. Minus the divine. So, each chapter is pretty much a different voice, and there are a lot of them! The chapters are very dialogue-heavy. So there’s no worldbuilding, no setting, just diary-like entries using the voice of each character. Which honestly sounds pretty cool, but what threw me, was the voice of all of them. I’m not sure characters in Ancient Greece should say things like ‘eejit’ or ‘shit on your shoes’. It doesn’t quite feel right, ya know? I don’t mind when retellings align modern themes with an ancient story, but when it comes to how the characters talk, I just can’t quite get on board with that kind of modern language. Heracles’ story needs retelling, especially from a feminist perspective, but this format didn’t quite deliver the feminist rage I’m looking for. A shame because the quality of the writing is great. There are even some chapters that I’d love to re-read because they were funny. But I wasn’t expecting a comedy or a parody, I was expecting a punch in the face. Swipe to see the blurb. Read the full review on Goodreads. I couldn't quite squeeze it all in here. ⭐⭐⭐/5 #booksofinstagram #bookaddict #bookcommunity #bookworm #bookreview #Herc #GreekMythology #GreekMyth #GreekMythologyRetelling #Mythology
Q: What’s your favourite fantasy sub-genre? Min Q: What’s your favourite fantasy sub-genre? Mine’s, of course, Greek Mythology. One of those sub-genres that could be fantasy but also not. Anyway, I love these books so much, I decided to put together a reel with my favourites (so far!). Here they are: - The Silence of the Girls by Pat Barker - Atalanta by @jennifer.saint.author - Circe by @madeline.e.miller - Girl, Goddess, Queen by @chaosonolympus - Medea by @rosiehewlett.author - Medusa by @rosiehewlett.author - Clytemnestra’s Bind by @susancwilsonauthor - Women of Myth by @ancienthistoryfangirl - Clytemnestra by @costanzacasati Special mention because I couldn’t fit in the reel Lore Olympus by Rachel Smythe. Have you read any of these? #BookLovers #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #BookReel #GreekMythology #GreekMythologyBooks #GreekMythologyRetellings #GreekMyth #GreekMythRetelling #Retellings
Q: What do you like about your book friend? Okay, Q: What do you like about your book friend? Okay, it’s Friday, so I think we could all do with a dose of good vibes to lead us into the weekend. So tag your book friend (or multiple if you have a few), and let them know what you like about them. It could be their feed, their reviews, or the support they give you as a fellow reader/bookstagrammer. I’ll go first: @heddas.bookgems I love your kind support, understanding, and encouragement. @lemonyreads I love your contagious positivity, kind heart, and reviews that keep me engaged until the last moment. @thebookscript you inspire me to create, I love your energy, support, and humour. Just to name a few. Now it’s your turn! Tag away, especially so I can find some new peeps to follow <3 #BookLovers #Bookstagram #BookCommunity #Booksta #BookFriend #BookBuddy #ReadingBuddy #ReadingFriend #readingcommunity
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