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To DNF or Not to DNF? That is the Question

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There are so many reasons as to why someone would DNF (did not finish) a book: boring plot, flat characters, questionable world-building, plot holes, annoying characters, no details, just to

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The Importance of Historical Fiction for Young Readers 

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Everyone has a history niche. For some, it’s the Titanic sinking or the Roman Empire falling—or maybe you’re a WWII buff, or you just love talking about the suffragettes and

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The ML Is Not Recyclable, But There Are Other Fish in the Sea

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One of my favorite tropes, especially in manhwa (Korean webcomics), is when the main character dumps or avoids the original trashy male lead(s) (ML) and finds herself a better partner.

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Mid-Year Check-In: I’m Not Reading My TBR—But I Am Making Progress

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At the beginning of the year, I set out to tackle some of the oldest books on my to-be-read (TBR) list (read that blog here and the original TBR from

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How Capitalism Affects The Art Of Storytelling 

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A couple of months ago, I watched a TikTok video that was an interview featuring booksellers from a small independent bookstore, where they shared their bookish “hot takes.” One specific

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Reflecting on my First Year at Pine Reads Review

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With summer break already over a month in (though it doesn’t quite feel like a break since I’m still taking classes this semester), one of my favorite things to do

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