Let’s chat about pseudonyms. Like them? Dislike them? Who are some famous authors who use them? Julie: I certainly have nothing against using a pen name or alias in writing. I can definitely understand the need/desire to separate one’s public life from the private family life we wish to protect. I also understand when someone […]
How Technology Has Changed the Way We Enjoy Books It’s no secret that technology has transformed the way that the modern world works, and even simple tasks, such as reading a book, has been affected by the digital switch. While some book fanatics are still too in love with the way the covers feel […]
Julie’s Review: The Sin Eater’s Daughter sounded like a fantasy type novel to me at first, but it turned out to be a lot more historical royal court drama and less fantasy. The story takes place in an ancient kingdom, where the people believe in various Gods and where the culture maintains customs that we find […]
So we all know that you can easily fall down the rabbit hole that is Goodreads. Share some thoughts and experiences you have when hanging out there. Julie: You know what’s fun about Goodreads? You log in, and you get sucked into an endless loop of finding books to add to your list, updating shelves, […]
#ShelfLove Challenge 2016 We’re co-hosting the #ShelfLove challenge again this year so join us and read more of the books you already bought! June’s topic: Mid-year check in post. How are you doing with the challenge? Look back at your January post and let us know how you are doing. Share an updated picture or list […]
Let’s chat covers some more. What book covers just turn you off a book? Julie: List time! These types of things turn me off a cover. Swords. Only swords. Blurry weird floating heads. Bright crazy colors that blind. Unreadable fonts. Overly vulgar looking covers. Awkward positioning of characters. Overuse of a stock photo. Cutting off […]
Thanks to Storiarts for sending me this lovely scarf for me to enjoy and share with you. We’ve all seen the trend of bookish gifts, especially clothing. I mean, why not wear your favorite words? We like to hang our favorite words or characters up on the walls or display them on shelves – it makes perfect […]
We’re starting a new feature here on Chapter Break called Chat About Covers. ‘Cause you know we all judge books by covers, whether we admit it or not. We judge the style, the color and font choices, and just the overall look. That might not keep us from reading the book, but we do […]
Let’s talk about books that make us friends with someone. We can be friends if you have read these books. Julie: What is it about finding someone who has read a book you adore that makes them an instant friend? Somehow that shared experience of reading a book makes you two so much closer. We […]
Guest Post: Saving the Universe by Robert Eggleton The following article discusses the evolving role of fictional heroes from the perspective of Lacy Dawn, the protagonist of Rarity from the Hollow, a double Gold Medal winning adult literary science fiction novel. “Lacy Dawn is the last person you would pick to be the savior of […]