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Emily Martin

Emily has a PhD in English from the University of Southern Mississippi, MS, and she has an MFA in Creative Writing from GCSU in Milledgeville, GA, home of Flannery O’Connor. She spends her free time reading, watching horror movies and musicals, cuddling cats, Instagramming pictures of cats, and blogging/podcasting about books with the ladies over at #BookSquadGoals (www.booksquadgoals.com). She can be reached at emily.ecm@gmail.com.

21 Mindfulness and Meditation Books for Beginners

From the spiritual to the practical to the scientific, one of these meditation books will help you begin your practice into meditation and mindfulness.

So You Want to Get Into Political Thriller Books?

Whatever your reasons are, if you’re wanting to delve into the world of political thriller books, consider this post your political thriller starter kit.

Are You Really A Zombie Fan if You Haven’t Read the 25 Best Zombie Books?

Until you've consumed all 25 of the best zombie books, can you even claim to be a true zombie fan? 

Which ANNE OF GREEN GABLES Character Are You?

Find out which Anne of Green Gables character you are, because we can't all be Anne.

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With the best mystery audiobooks, driving seven to ten hours down a boring highway can almost feel like a treat rather than a chore. Here's some of the best to choose from, ranked by time.

Where to Find Romance Novel Excerpts Online

I'm here for you, romance novel reader, to take the guess work out of romance novel excerpt hunting. Here's a guide to finding the best free romance novel excerpts online.

The 10 Best Mystery Authors of All Time

Today I have given myself the impossible and unfair task of naming the top 10 best mystery authors of all time. These are the authors I think have gone beyond simply writing a fun mystery and have really elevated or added to the mystery genre in some way.

Are These Bachelor Books Here for the Right Reasons?

Books by former Bachelor and Bachelorette contestants, as well as Bachelor-ish novels!

50 Must-Read Books About Eating Disorders

According to the National Eating Disorder Association, eating disorders affect over 70 million people worldwide. Here some of the best options for books about eating disorders out there, across several genres.

Step Aside, Sherlock! Women Were Cracking Cases in Victorian England, Too

To celebrate the birthday of Arthur Conan Doyle, we’re writing about all things Sherlockian/ACD today. This piece on Victorian female ...