Romance novels are reknown for being written about extended families. Others in addition to the seven listed below include Norah Roberts (every trilogy she's written plus the Macgregors and more), series by Lisa Kleypas (the Wallflowers, the Hathaways, and more), Catherine Bybee (the Weekday Brides are just one example), Rosalind James (women falling in love … Continue reading 7 fictional families of romance series
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11 of the best romance novels on sale
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/best-discounted-free-romance-ebooks 11 of the Best Romance Books on Sale Right Now By Melissa Flandreau•April 7, 2020•3 min read Looking to dive into a happily ever after? We’ve rounded up some of the best discounted and free romance ebooks currently available, from charming rom-coms to sweeping historical romances. Editor’s note: Prices may change without notice, so … Continue reading 11 of the best romance novels on sale
NYPL has set up a virtual book club — just one of many ways to fill your time
Obviously all of us would like to be able to walk around the city (or wherever else you are in the world) freely, spend time with our friends, work for an income, and more. Many of those are impossible right now. But credit needs to be given to our cultural institutions who are facing financial … Continue reading NYPL has set up a virtual book club — just one of many ways to fill your time
Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free
https://moneysavingmom.com/hot-kindle-unlimited-trial-deal/ Kindle Unlimited is like Netflix for ebooks, and gives you unlimited access to over a million titles. Normally priced at $10 per month, you can get your first two months absolutely free right now to help pass the time while you're stuck at home. You don't even need a Kindle to take advantage. You … Continue reading Try two months of Kindle Unlimited for free
Comforting books in many genres for disastrous times
As you know by now, I believe there is no such thing as too many reading ideas. This one is indeed full of books that you will enjoy reading that will also not add nightmares to your sleep. https://bookriot.com/2020/04/07/comforting-books/ Comforting Books for Hard Times: Soothing Reads in Every Genre Laura Sackton Apr 7, 2020 I … Continue reading Comforting books in many genres for disastrous times
Novelists pick books to inspire, uplift, and offer escape
Its British source, the differences in viewpoint, and the need to pick just One book, this list is full of books that I had not even heard about, much less read. But with writers chosen by the Guardian UK, none of these choices can be bad -- just maybe not to your taste. https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/apr/05/novelists-pick-books-to-inspire-uplift-and-offer-escape? Novelists … Continue reading Novelists pick books to inspire, uplift, and offer escape
Great source for audiobooks — finalists for the Audie Awards
The Five Books Interviews are coming to be a must-visit for me. The website is organized around interviews of experts in various areas talking about about the five best books on their particular topic. Even if you're familiar with the subject matter generally, the five selections always include several you've never heard of before. This … Continue reading Great source for audiobooks — finalists for the Audie Awards
11 feel-good books to add to add to your list
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/happy-books-to-read-right-now?position=0&source=multicontent&target=title 11 Feel-Good Books to Read Right Now By Kristina Wright•March 26, 2020•5 min read During these uncertain times, we find ourselves turning to books to raise our spirits and give us comfort. So we rounded up a collection of uplifting and feel-good new releases. From heartfelt romantic comedies to funny women’s fiction, the books on this … Continue reading 11 feel-good books to add to add to your list
When did a book last make you laugh out loud — in public?
And now I'm wondering how many of these are available in Kindle format? https://bookriot.com/2016/05/24/books-that-made-us-laugh-out-loud-in-public/ Books That Made Us Laugh Out Loud In Public Claire Handscombe May 24, 2016 Blurbs often claim that a book is “hilarious” or “laugh-out-loud funny.” Usually, though, let’s be honest: they are chucklesome at best. We might smile, or draw a … Continue reading When did a book last make you laugh out loud — in public?
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Would you like to read more books by women authors? Here’s a list
https://bookriot.com/2020/03/13/prolific-women-authors/ 7 Prolific Women Authors With More Than 10 Books D.R. Baker Mar 13, 2020 Encountering an author’s work for the first time can be one of the biggest thrills of reading. Sometimes you find a writer whose work resonates with you in such a way that you want to run out and buy everything … Continue reading Would you like to read more books by women authors? Here’s a list
10 dystopian books if you enjoyed “Divergent”
https://theportalist.com/books-like-divergent? These must-reads are full of rebellions in ravaged worlds. By Kelsey McConnell If you can’t get enough of all the heart-pounding dystopian thrills and rousing rebellions in Veronica Roth's young adult Divergent Trilogy, these ten books like Divergent also feature crumbling worlds and unlikely heroes. The Divergent trilogy is set in post-apocalyptic Chicago. The … Continue reading 10 dystopian books if you enjoyed “Divergent”
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