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Lovers of historical romance followed the beautiful paths of historical romances through the Bridgerton series. Although it is a popular Netflix show, the book series by Julia Quinn offers so much more to enjoy.
For people who want the details or those who simply love Regency-era romance, this list of Bridgerton books in order will help you dive in.
Figuring out where to start in the vast collection of Brandon Sanderson books might present as much of a challenge as a fantasy hero beginning an epic quest. The Cosmere, Sanderson’s fantasy universe, represents only a part of his writing collection. While the series that take place within it are all excellent, avid readers should not ignore the other options.
For readers new to Sanderson’s work, The Emperor’s Soul is often recommended as an excellent introduction to his writing style and the Cosmere universe.
A love of reading romance books challenged Janet Dailey to try her hand at writing one of her own. In 1974, she boldly sent out an American West story to London-based Harlequin and made history. The well-known Mills & Boon publisher, who provided all books to Harlequin at that time, had never signed on an American author before. They didn’t have a category for western romance or the type of self-determined female main characters unbound by rigid societal expectations.
Ever since her first novel publication, All That Glitters, in 1982, Linda Howard has not stopped putting out quality, entertaining books in the romance and romantic suspense genres. Although she’s held many positions in life – Romance Writers of America Lifetime Achievement Award Winner in 2005, bass fisherman’s wife, and Alabama trucking company worker in her early years – novelist is the title she’s most known for.
Jennifer Lynn Barnes, the famous author of The Naturals book series, had already made a considerable name for herself before this one came along. The Squad duology in 2008 and Tattoo and Fate in the surrounding years put her on the list as a YA crime thriller.
The Naturals skyrocketed her popularity. In the years following its publication, the first book earned nominations for YALSA’s Best Fiction for Young Adults, Missouri Gateway Readers, and the Lincoln Award. She continues to enjoy success with her most recent, The Inheritance Games series.
In the book world, best seller lists depend on a multitude of factors. Most specifically, it matters where you look and what sources you pay attention to.
Things like the New York Times bestsellers use sale figures among other criteria. Amazon bestsellers focus on number of sales only. Popular book recommendation site Goodreads has its own lists based on readers and rating numbers. Other platforms and publications have their own lists as well.
Although discrepancies exist, it is still possible to get a good picture of top-selling, quality fiction, nonfiction, and other category books published in 2023, and bestselling authors.
Comic books have captured the imagination of children and adults alike for nearly a century. And naturally, comic book collecting is a hobby as old as the passion that fueled it.
While many different issues are sought-after by collectors, a small bunch of them are considered the holy grail of comics—rare comic books that are hard to find, wildly beloved, and expensive. Very, very expensive.
Comic books deemed exceptionally rare—for their limited run, antiquity, or content—that carry a high-ranking quality certification by the Certified Guarantee Company (CGC) have immense value. A “millions of dollars” type of value, in some cases.
There are few authors capable of translating their life experiences into stories that others can read and feel part of. Some authors, however, take this art to the next level by drawing inspiration from their childhood experiences and lessons to produce unique pieces.
The Atlanta-born Donald Patrick “Pat” Conroy is an excellent example of such a gifted author. As the eldest of 7 children, his early life wasn’t the smoothest, with his school days being a prime example, seeing that he had attended 11 schools by age 15. Born in 1945, his upbringing and journey through military college shaped his writing to the last letter.
A good book represents one of the most enjoyable experiences available. For avid readers, nothing compares to immersing themselves in another world through the pages of a well-written book. Their enjoyment of reading often leads them to start collecting and preserving books.
If you’re part of the community inclined to store their favorite reads, you’ll find some essential tips here for doing it right. Every book lover is a potential book collector, whether as a hobby, a source of income, or both. There are numerous ways to make book collecting a memorable and rewarding experience.
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