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 Author: Gabriela Santos N ew book scandal!  A semi-popular author who was awarded a movie contract for her books was caught review bombing other authors! After watching a well-detailed YouTube video that explains the whole situation, I needed to spread the word on my blog. First, watch the video inserted below!      Review bombing is one of the lowest things any person can do, even crazier as a fellow author! This scandal is being discussed everywhere on social media and even articles like Time and NBC News . The worst part of this entire situation is the attack on POC authors. I believe it is good to spread awareness on this issue so we can let others who believe they can do this to understand that it is completely wrong and they will be caught. References:  WithCindy: How an author’s pettiness destroyed her career: review bombing, Reylos, and 30+ pages of receipts

Author: Gabriela Santos Who doesn't love a book club? Join our TalkAboutBooks Book Club where we read one book per month and discuss in virtually. We read all kinds of books like sci-fi, fantasy, romance, classics, non-fiction, and more! Join us every last day of the month at 11AM on Zoom, free of charge! This month, March, we are discussing Rebecca by Daphne Du Maurier. Zoom links are provided in the social media section of this website! Join us! References: Image is by Leadership

   Author: Gabriela Santos Banning books has been a thing since 1637. Matthew Taub published,  New English Canaan,  and it was banned because of its controversial contents regarding politics. The concept of banning books has been scrutinized by many and with good reason. Books being banned for topics like racism, homophobia, critiques of the government, sexual violence, and many more. This is censorship. Books like Beloved  by Toni Morrison have been banned due to its discussion of slavery and racism. A book like Beloved  being banned is simply unethical and takes away educational and societal knowledge and information. I will provide a list below of books that have been banned that readers should read.            Image is by Matilda Lindgren Beloved by Toni Morrison The Hanaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood The Color Purple by Alice Walker The Perks of Being a Wallflower by Stephen Chbosky The Bluest Eye by Toni Morrison Song of So...

 Author: Gabriela Santos      Image by dreamstime.com A lmost every reader has experienced the unfortunate phenomenon of the "book slump".         What is a book slump? A Today article states, " A book slump is a period when a reader is unable to find a book that they enjoy, and they start to wonder if they like reading anymore." Many readers have expressed this feeling on social media and are concerned that they will never read again. Despite it feeling like the end of the world, there are many ways to cure a "book slump".     The typical and most basic way to cure a book slump is to read your favorite book again. This is typically the first option when curing a book slump. If this does not work, many suggest reading children's books with a good storyline. Easy to digest and quick reads. An example is The Little Prince by Antoine De Saint Exupery.  And the most popular one recently, good book recommendations. Posts on TikTok ...

Author: Gabriela Santos         Image from Oxford Academia R eading has made a comeback in the past 2-3 years. The last time reading was this popular was around the time The Hunger Games or Divergent came out. TikTok, a popular social media app, has single handedly caused a huge influx in book sales and the number of readers. This app has allowed individuals a space to discuss literature and reading. Books reviews and recommendations are some types of posts you see on social media now. Book Instagram's have always been a thing, but the resurgence and the increase in popularity cannot be denied. While many, like me, argue that reading never went away, there is no denying TikTok's impact on reading, good or bad!