Quote of the Day- August 27, 2021

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Cover Reveal of “Bloomsbury Girls” by Natalie Jenner

August 27, 2021August 25, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ 2 Comments

Great News! International bestselling author of the heartwarming debut, The Jane Austen Society, Natalie Jenner, returns with what is set be another compelling novel. Bloomsbury Girls, a book that will center around a bookstore in the 1950s by three women who are determined to make a change.

I am here to reveal the cover image of Jenner’s next novel, which is set to be released on May 17. 2022. So without further ado, here is the cover reveal of Bloomsbury Girls!

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10 Audiobooks for Pleasant Listening…and Great Storytelling

January 27, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

During these troubling times, you as an avid reader are having a hard time picking up a physical book? Why not give audiobooks a try? This format is growing into a popular trend, especially when you are doing the everyday activities like cleaning, exercising and cooking. I personally love to listen to audiobooks when I run/walk and do a puzzle.

The best way to have appreciation for this format is to find audiobooks that give off a pleasant nature but at the same time, give listeners a compelling story that will give them a chance to shut out the outside world. So here are some of my personal recommendations that I definitely think you will enjoy:

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10 Books to Help Beat the January Blues

January 15, 2021January 14, 2021 ~ karma2015 ~ 5 Comments

Are you finding it hard to snuggle up and read a book this month? Since most of us are either in the second round of lockdown or are freely available to more around, but not in the way like it was before, people may have a difficult time concentrating on a novel. On top of that, the cold weather may put a damper on your reading endeavours.

Well, don’t fret! If you want to get back into the reading spirit, here are ten engaging reads that will not only have you forget about what is going on outside, it will warm your body and soul with their heartwarming nature and compelling storytelling:

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16 Books to Read on Austen’s Birthday

December 16, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ Leave a comment

Today is Jane Austen’s birthday! And there is no better way to celebrate the great novelist by reading great books about her. So curl up in your favorite reading chair and raise a cup of tea to our favorite author and see why over these past 200 years, her legacy endures on:

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2020 Goodreads Choice Awards Nominees

November 1, 2020 ~ karma2015 ~ 1 Comment

It’s that time of year again! The voting round of the 2020 Goodreads Choice Awards has begun. This annual event, in its 12th year, is the only major book awards chosen by readers. The opening round ends on November 8. The semifinal round runs from November 10 – 15, the final round runs from November 17 – 30 and the winners are announced on December 8.

I won’t be listing all the nominees but here are some categories that may be of high interest to some readers. I’ll also mark the ones that will definitely get my vote!

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