I’ve stopped rating books with stars. Why? Books are too nuanced and there are so many options. Why would I want to yuck on someone’s yum?

2024 was full of ups and downs, but still read 120 books. Check out all the stats from reading this year and see the best books I read in 2024.

The best books and book-themed gifts for the holidays!

The point is… how do you know how to rate a book? How do you understand what others feel when they rate books? It’s difficult to know across the board, but at Beguiled By Books, here’s what the Star Ratings mean.

2023 was a busy, fun, and exciting year at Beguiled By Books. Check out all the stats from reading this year and see the best books I read in 2023.

Beguiled By Books now offers reading guides to make leading book club discussions easier!

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This tiebreaker is for all the marbles!

2022 was a busy, fun, and exciting year at Beguiled By Books. Check out all the stats from reading this year and see the best books I read in 2022.

Need a last-minute gift? Check out these digital gifts and subscription ideas!

Goodreads has been a reader’s best friend for nearly a decade, but it’s time to shake things up. Check out The StoryGraph to track your books and learn your reading stats.

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Holiday Themed” and there was a surprise this month!

The best books and book-themed gifts for the holidays!

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted Sci-Fi and while it was close, we have a new winner and new leader!

Here are the best books I read over the summer!

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Historical Fiction (preferably spooky)” for September. This month, there was a clear winner!

Ready for Autumn? Here are some of the best reads for the Autumn season!

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Mystery/Thriller” for August and it was a tough choice.

Because we know the magic of reading and experience it daily, we often try to get non-readers to read. We want to share the things we love. Whether a kid or adult, there are some great ways to get your loved ones reading.

If you spend anytime on Bookstagram or BookTok (meaning book content on Instagram or TikTok), you’ve probably seen “ARC” more than a few times. If you’re new to the world of book-themed social media, you might wonder what is an ARC?

My bookish friends, Noah and Leslie, decided to compete for "Best Book" each month. This month, Noah and Leslie submitted “Non-fiction by BIPOC author” for July.