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Bookish Gifts Based on Your Zodiac Sign

Looking to treat yourself? You’re in luck! Here is a list of bookish gifts tailored to your zodiac sign. No matter when your birthday falls, these literary presents are sure to bring…
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20 Gifts for Romance Readers

Is there anything better than a bookish gift that celebrates your favorite genre? Here we’ve rounded up 20 items for romance readers—highlighting the genre itself and its beloved subgenres. Whether you’re treating…
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How to Plan for Your 2024 Reading Challenge

Readers love a good challenge. We don’t just want to read books, we want to be strategic about how we tackle our ever-growing TBR lists. As 2023 comes to a close, we’re…
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33 Bookish Gifts for Every Reader on Your Holiday List

Bookworms are the easiest people in the world to shop for. You always know giving them a book or gift card to their favorite indie bookshop will be a hit, but it’s…
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Tips for Making Your Social Media Accounts More Accessible

NetGalley members use a wide variety of social media to spread their love of books. Unfortunately, social media platforms aren’t always the most helpful when it comes to encouraging users to share…
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Everything You Want To Know About Requesting Books on NetGalley

To request or not to request—that is the question NetGalley members ask themselves every day. To help make that decision easier, here’s a look at what factors members should consider before making…
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How to Stay Informed and Push Back Against Book Bans

Book bans and attempts at censorship are currently spreading across the U.S. and are disproportionately impacting diverse titles and authors from historically marginalized communities. Both as publishing professionals and as readers ourselves,…
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Social Media Etiquette that Every Bookworm Should Know

Just call us Emily Post because we’re here to share some bookish social media etiquette. If you’re new to a social media platform, it can sometimes be tricky to find your footing…
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What to Do When You DNF a NetGalley Book

Deciding to DNF (an abbreviation for ‘did not finish’) is an occurrence that most bookworms are familiar with. There are a lot of reasons why a reader might DNF a book or…
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How to Plan Content on Your Bookish Social Media Channels

Starting a bookish social media channel is exciting, but to help it grow you’ll need to produce content with some regularity. Here’s a look at how to start planning your social media…

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