The Book Censor’s Library by Bothayna Al-Essa
‘She’s not sick, but there’s no life in her. I don’t know what to do.’
Removing his spectacles, as he always did when he believed that serious matters were at hand, the old man said, ‘Poor child. Reality is poisoning her blood.’
Yearbook by Seth Rogen
Nobody wants to hear about what you like. There’s nothing less funny than hearing about the stuff you have fun doing. Fun isn’t funny. Comedy is pain. It’s struggle.
Amplify by Adam Met
Stop thinking in terms of individual action. What most causes need instead are acts of individual leadership that inspire collective action.
Careless People: A Cautionary Tale of Power, Greed, and Lost Idealism by Sarah Wynn-Williams
As Mark contemplated his future — his legacy and the coming year’s personal challenge — I think he came to this dark conclusion: if Trump can do it, so could he.
After all, not only does Mark now have Trump’s playbook, he owns the tools and sets the rules. And he has something no one else has, the ability to control the algorithm with zero transparency or oversight.
How to Protect Bookstores and Why by Danny Caine
Bookstores are foundational to community and representation.
How to Resist Amazon and Why by Danny Caine
Whether you’re an Amazon worker or an Amazon neighbor, you’re more likely to bear the brunt of Amazon’s environmental impact if you’re a person of color.
Why I've Stopped Star-Rating Books
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?
How We Show Up: Reclaiming Family, Friendship, and Community by Mia Birdsong
The American Dream’s narrowly defined paths to happiness and success rely on an acceptance of prescribed roles, and a lot of accumulation and exhibition.
Star Ratings in the Book Community Explained
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.