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Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Passion, Practice, Progress (2016) Introduction Angela Duckworth's Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance arrived in 2016 as part of a growing wave of Non Fiction and Se…
Read article →Reading Tips and Book Culture High Contrast Large Print As a reader and lifelong learner, I want books to be useful and inviting for everyone. In 2025 there is growing attention on accessibility in publishing, and high c…
Read article →Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World - Practical Focus Habits (2016) Introduction Cal Newport released Deep Work in 2016, pitching a simple but urgent idea: deep, uninterrupted focus is becoming bot…
Read article →Braille Editions and Tactile Books for Adults Introduction As of 2025, the world of accessible reading for adult fiction readers has more options than ever. Publishers and specialized printers are expanding their catalog…
Read article →Save the Cat! Writes a Novel - Beat Sheet Tips & Tools (2018) Introduction Jessica Brody's Save the Cat! Writes a Novel (2018) takes Blake Snyder's popular screenwriting method and reshapes it for fiction writers hungry …
Read article →Reading Tips and Book Culture for Smart Bookshelves Introduction As someone who loves books, learning, and practical systems for life, I've followed how home libraries are changing in the 2025 market. Smart bookshelves a…
Read article →Book Genre Deep Dives and Recommendations for Retrogaming Introduction As 2025 unfolds, ebook bundle marketplaces have become an important stop for retrogaming fiction fans who want curated, affordable, and often DRM-fre…
Read article →Reading Tips and Book Culture Note Taking Apps Compared As someone who loves books, libraries, and building reading routines, I write from a place of long habit and practical experience. In 2025 the tools we use to captu…
Read article →Author Spotlights and Interviews for Bespoke Endpapers By Amelia Brooks Introduction As a literary journalist who has spent over a decade in conversation with writers, binders, and small press editors, I have watched a q…
Read article →Epub Designs for Dyslexic Readers: Fonts and Apps By Nathan Clarke Introduction As someone who reads widely about habits, productivity, and learning, I often run into readers who tell me they love books but struggle with…
Read article →Book Genre Deep Dives and Recommendations for Commuters Introduction As a literary journalist who has spent more than a decade interviewing writers, editors, and publishers, I’ve seen how the way we read has changed in t…
Read article →How to Write Book Reviews: The Essential Guide for Critics and Bloggers - Fiction Reviews and Summaries (2019) Introduction How to Write Book Reviews: The Essential Guide for Critics and Bloggers by Laura M. Bennett arri…
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