Lighthearted fantasy books remind us how to laugh even in the face of darkness and despair.
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Rereading ‘His Dark Materials’ as an Adult
I first read Philip Pullman’s His Dark Materials eons ago, largely by the glow of a bedside lamp and the flickering fluorescent lights of my middle school’s classrooms.
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Female Fantasy Characters (from Books) Who Inspire Me
These inspiring female fantasy characters from books helped shaped the person I am today.
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“I Find Novels Boring”—Okay, Read This Instead
If you find novels boring, consider stepping just a little out of your comfort zone and try the following instead.
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How to Achieve Your Reading Goals in 5 Simple, Effective Steps
A few handy tips for those of you wondering how to achieve your reading goals for the year
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How Reading Books Changed My Life for the Better Over the Years
Trying to count the ways in which reading books has changed my life over the years is like trying to count stars in the sky, or the number of tomes on my TBR pile...
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How to Read Fantasy Books: A Bookwyrm’s Guide
Whether you’re new to the genre or a returning visitor wondering if you’ve been doing it wrong all along, if you’re wondering how to read fantasy books the right way, look no further.
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The Best Fantasy Books About Witches, for Witches
These fantasy books about witches portray practitioners as actual human beings with multiple dimensions, rather than flat stereotypes.
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Inspirational Stories About Finding Yourself: Recommended Reads
Inspirational stories about finding yourself are important because they not only remind us that we are not alone in our lostness, but that others have found their way back—and we can, too. No one can give you a clear blueprint to follow, of course; every journey is different. But reading about how someone else’s story plays out can help you figure out how to rewrite your own and find your own path forward.
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Falling in Love with a Fictional Character: A Fictophile’s Guide
Falling in love with a fictional character is never easy. But if you find yourself inexplicably drawn to your favorite character from a movie, novel, or game, just know—you’re not alone.
