Tag: book blog
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The Black British Booklist Browser is Here
Everything you need to know about this valuable new resource Wordies, we have an exciting update to the website, though some of you may have noticed it already. The Black British Booklist browser is now live! That means you can search the database for Black British books online. The browser is available to everyone, and…
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June Recap: A Month of Caribbean Books, Reading Dates and a Big Bookish Competition Win
A look back at my June reading life, including Read Caribbean Month, my Windrush Day reading pick, a silent book club and an enormous fantasy book haul.
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Should You Tag Authors in Book Reviews?
Should you tag authors in book reviews on social media? This post explores changing book review etiquette, why author tags can be sensitive, and how readers can approach online book spaces with more kindness, perspective, and intention.
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The Abundance Reading Curriculum 2026
The Abundance Reading Curriculum is a year-long, self-directed reading and living framework focused on slow reading, diverse perspectives, and intentional engagement. In this post, I share why I created a personal curriculum, how it works, and how you can adapt it to suit your own reading life.
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Black British Books to Pre-Order for 2026 (Release Dates & Reader Picks)
Planning your 2026 reading early? This post rounds up Black British books you can pre-order now, complete with release dates, blurbs, and why pre-orders make a real difference.
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Fancy a crime thriller set in London’s teddy boy era?
A review of Barley Sugar by Jack Charles, a gritty historical crime thriller set in 1950s London’s teddy boy era. Multi-POV, dark, and uncompromising.
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Questions That Strengthen Your Story: A Guide for Writers, Beta Readers, and Book Reviewers
Whether you’re writing a book, preparing beta readers, or reviewing stories for your blog or socials, the right questions make everything clearer. Thoughtful questions help writers understand what’s working, help beta readers give useful feedback, and help reviewers move beyond “I liked it.” The questions in this guide support all sorts of manuscript or book…
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Feminist Fantasy Regency Romance – A Perfect Combination?
A feminist Regency fantasy romance where magic, power, and womanhood collide. Read my review of C.L. Polk’s The Midnight Bargain — a magical, hopeful tale of choice and rebellion.
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The Best Epic Fantasy Debut of 2025?
A Song of Legends Lost is an epic fantasy debut blending magic, ancestry, and rebellion. Read my full review of this stunning 2025 Black British fantasy release.
