Would you like your child to read more (or anything)? Surely there are ways to turn your book-averse wee one into a happy little super reader, right? Fear not! Read on for the ultimate list of ways to turn your child into a reader. Abracadabra! Reader now may you be… Abracadabra! - How to turn your child into a reader: I was initially going to say that there are no magic words you can say to turn your child into a reader, but there are. Here are some ways you can get these ma

Want to read an 89-page novella called The Silver Maid for FREE? Learn how you can read books for free through group free book promotions and discuss why indie authors participate in them.

If you love to read, then book clubs are a great way to mingle with like-minded people and maximise your bookish enjoyment. If you're a bit nervous about showing up because you're unsure what to expect, then this blog is here to help you prepare and step confidently into book club life! Do you have questions about book clubs? Cost, commitment, preparation, time, focus, structure. What if I don't finish reading the book? Will I have to cook and entertain? Will the conversation

How often do you pick up a book and think to yourself, " I'll just read 1 chapter, then I will go to sleep. " Before you know it, it's 3 hours later, and my goodness, how am I going to get up for work in the morning?! This is my life at the moment as I read Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor Series. Laurie Gilmore's Dream Harbor Series Book 1 We start at The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Jeanie was a city girl with a boring desk job until her Aunt gifted her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Cafe. T

Some women dread motherhood while others feel it is their life's purpose. Some women love it... until they don't. Some women love it most days. Some women endure it. Some women share it. Some women lose it. Everybody's experiences of motherhood are different, and whether good, bad, or somewhere in between, those experiences are valid . Me and my best friends <3 No matter where you sit on the scale, as a mother, there are always going to be times when you feel like you have l

How do we know when to stop reading a book? And when should you rehome or dispose of it? Let's explore our options —how to know when and which to select. Should I keep reading? It can sometimes be hard to know whether a book is worth your time and effort. If you keep reading, maybe it will tell you something amazing and change your life. If you stop, you might miss out on that life-changing moment! Or, perhaps it's the coolest book right now and you really want to fit in with

Motherhood is not all bedtime stories, bear hugs, picking flowers, and drawings on the fridge, right? It's freaking hard. Sometimes overwhelmingly, suffocatingly, identity-shatteringly, soul-destroyingly HARD . If you can relate and want to feel seen, then Other Than Mother is the book for you. Searching for relatable family life fiction about motherhood? This book is it. Becky Tenneree is a burned-out mother of four who needs to get some time away from the suffocating a

Why is reading about imperfect families so appealing? What is it that makes us want to read about other family's troubles and misfortunes? Really. Some might say that people like to read about those wh o are worse off than they are because it makes them feel better. Then they can say, " At leas t I'm not like that ," and feel better about themselves. It is COMFORTING . Now, I agree that it is comforting to read about imperfect families, but it should definitely NOT be becaus

Curious to find out more about the Family Life Fiction book category? Read this blog post to learn about genre characteristics and what to expect when you pick up a Family Life Fiction book. Read on! Just regular family life in the Betts household Where did the ‘Family Life Fiction’ label come from? Okay, from now on, I’m going to refer to Family Life Fiction as FLF. Amazon has categories for all items available on their website, including books. Authors must identify what th

What is your reading speed? What about your vocabulary level? Keen to find out how well-read you are? Or perhaps what type of reader you are? Let's look at some fun tests about reading and books. What type of reading-related things can we test? Reading speed Comprehension (understanding of what you read) Vocabulary (knowledge of words) Test Your Reading Speed Did you know that the average person reads between 200 to 300 words per minute (WPM). It is a bit faster for fiction a

It has been proven time and again that focusing on the things we are grateful for every day is hugely beneficial for us. Let's get thankful! Here's a list of 27 things that I am grateful for right now.

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Unsure exactly how to read a book? Wondering what you should do if you ever come across a one? Worry not, dear friend, I will make you a reader in no time with these fail-safe instructions for how to read a book.

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