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A Brief Guide to Choosing the Perfect Book

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How to find your next great read, why you need it, and freebies to help you out. Hello, everyone! To those of you who've been here before, welcome back. I'm Paige, and today, I'll help you on your quest to find your next captivating read. In this quick guide, we'll unveil the secrets to selecting the perfect book that will transport you to extraordinary worlds and keep you enthralled from cover to cover. So, let's jump right in. Why do I even need a good book? I have plenty of blog posts about that, but long story short, there is an irresistible charm to books you can't find anywhere else. I write more about this pull  here . What freebies can be used to help me? I get it, finding a good book is hard. But with freebies, everything's a lot easier. These versatile, helpful freebies might help you on your journey. How do I figure out what to read next? Understand Your Reading Preferences: Discovering the ideal book begins with knowing yourself as a reader. Are

Book Review + Summary: The False Prince by Jennifer A. Nielsen

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The False Prince by Jennifer A. Neilsen Hey, everyone! Thanks for stopping by. I'm Paige, and today we'll be diving into my honest (but brief) review of "The False Prince" by Jennifer A. Nielsen. Before we begin, I want to let you know that this post will be quick and fairly spoiler-free, only covering information revealed in the first ten-ish chapters. So, let's get started! Summary of the book/Teaser: "The False Prince" takes place in the fictional land of Carthya, nestled between Avenia and Britain. The story revolves around the royal family of Carthya, particularly King Eckbert, Queen Erin, and their two sons, Prince Darious and Prince Jaron. However, tragedy strikes when the royal family meet a devastating fate one by one, leaving the throne without a rightful heir.  Enter Sage, the intriguing protagonist with a mysterious past, who finds himself part of more than what he bargained for. Adopted by a man named Connor, Sage becomes part of a daring sc

The Best Book I Read in May (No spoilers)

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Oh, May. A chaotic time. The month grades were getting finalized, summer break preparations began, and we bid our teachers farewell. That’s why I only read eight books last month (oops). At least that might make it easier to pick a favorite. Who am I kidding, it is always hard to pick a favorite, no matter how little books there are. That’s why I’ll be using a bracket technique to pick a favorite.  To start, I’ll list all the books I read that month along with a few words to give you an idea of what it's about: The False Prince (A dramatic fantasy, minus the unicorns) The Double Life of Danny Day (What if you lived every day twice?) Girls Save The World In This One (A surprisingly good zombie attack story) Follow Me Back (A girl with a fear of crowds) After Zero (What if you chose to speak just 5 words a day?) Fairest Of All (A twisted tale on Snow White) The Library of Lost Things (Starring a girl who reads to cope) Offline (What if you refused to use social media for a month?) Ya

25 Best Realistic Fiction Books To Kickstart Your Reading Journey

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Realistic Fiction: An underrated genre Hey everyone! Welcome back. I have a question for you: When’s the last time you read a heartwarming realistic fiction? This genre is usually drowned out by other popular themes like fantasy and mystery, so I truly hope this post inspires you to check out this usually underrated genre. To get you started, here are 25 of the greatest realistic fiction reads. What is realistic fiction? Bookriot.com perfectly states, "Realistic fiction can be defined as a genre of writing in which the characters, setting, and events are made up but could be real. The word “fiction” indicates that the story is imagined, while the word “realistic” means it is true-to-life. These stories resemble real life because they reflect real experiences—things people like you and I go through." What realistic fiction book for kids/teens should I read next? Here is a list to help. These titles are in no particular order. This list doesn't imply that I prefer "Th