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What Was the Stratemeyer Syndicate?

One of the most famous--and earliest--book packagers were behind Nancy Drew, The Bobsey Twins, and more.

Does Reading Fiction Really Increase Empathy? The Science Says Yes . . . . and No

You've seen the studies suggesting that reading fiction increases empathy. Is it true? Yes...and no. Here's the story.

Make Room For The New Cozy Mysteries–We Want More!

As cozy mysteries adapt and attract new and younger readers, is the name in need of an update?

How Many Words Did Shakespeare Invent?

It's in the hundreds. Find out how many words and phrases Shakespeare invented, along with a breakdown of how words are "invented."

7 Tips On How To Be a Better Disability Ally On The Bookish Internet

Seven easy ways to be a better disability ally on the bookish internet.

The Best Places to Find Audiobook Narrator Jobs for Beginners

Finding audiobook narrator jobs for beginners can really be hard especially if you don’t know where to start. Here’s where to find them.

How Do Books Become Valuable?

What determines a book's value? Is it age alone? One writer dives in to the moving piece of book appraisement.

The “Great Publishing Resignation” Exposes the Failings of the Industry

On March 12, 2022, four editors from the Big 5 announced their resignations on Twitter. Is the “Great Publishing Resignation” here to stay?

We Turn The Page: First Person Plural Point Of View Books

We can't help but take notice when books use "we," the unusual first person plural point of view. The effect can be powerful.

The Correlation Between Sundown Towns and Book Bans: Forsyth County, GA

Disclaimer: due to the topic of this article, there will be some mentions of racial violence and a brief mention ...