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.
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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.
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The rest of us have to keep racing along the hamster wheel of relevance.
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Beguiled By Books now offers reading guides to make leading book club discussions easier!
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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.
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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.
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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?
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Quit while you’re ahead or read a book you don’t love? I share some guidelines on when to read and when to quit books in progress.
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The wait is over! Bridgerton Season 2 is here, so before you begin, read this recap of the first season and the review of Shonda Rhimes adaptation so far.
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One my newest discoveries and new favorite fantasy series! You’ll love this magical work set in Daevabad full of unique creatures, new cultures, and classic themes. A must-read!
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A mysterious story of an orphaned teenager discovered by her extended family and brought to Gallant, a country estate with dark shadows, and darker secrets.
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Starting a Book Club at work is comes with both benefits and challenges. I’m a big fan of them, but you may find that choosing a book to read with your coworkers is no easy feat. Here’s a quick and easy list for you to save and refer to anytime you find yourself stumped when suggesting books.
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Many executives want to start book clubs to encourage emerging and existing leaders to learn from others’ mistakes, think differently, and apply knowledge from multiple industries to their daily roles.
So, how do you start a book club at work – and keep it going?
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Personal preferences are important because if you don’t like a book, you’re probably not learning from it. However, there are millions upon millions of books published each year. Read some reviews. Follow book reviewers online. Talk to your friends and people you admire and see what they are reading. Ask questions and try something new.
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I read Madeline Miller’s Circe in 2020, and while it did start slow, I enjoyed the story. I gushed over the way Miller wrote Circe in the first person and unraveled her beautiful and complicated story. I’d highly recommend Circe. I wanted a similar experience with The Song of Achilles and, sadly, didn’t get it.
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In the book, Kate Murphy endeavors to help readers become better listeners through curiosity and empathy. However, right off the bat, this book irritated me. Read more to learn why.
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The Near Witch tells the tale of Lexi Harris in her small community called Near. Everyone knows everyone, so when a mysterious stranger enters their town, and unexplainable things happen, the best – and the worst – is brought out within the community.
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If you’re looking for a steamy, well-written, warm & fuzzy romance series, check out The Bridgerton Series by Juila Quinn. You won’t be able to put these books down!
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If you want to devour a fun, exciting series with a bit of mystery, a bit of paranormal, and a lot of love, this is the series for you. You are sure to fall in love with Althea, Luna, Miss Elva, Beau, and especially Hank while they experience the many adventures Tequila Key offers.
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