This episode is for all things NetGalley, an online library where publishers of digital content, most commonly ebooks and audiobooks, give exclusive access to their materials. I have made a list of 12 tips I’ve learned since starting my account.

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In this episode, I look back over my 2024 reading year. I had some great reads that will absolutely end up on my all-time favorites lists. In reviewing my statistics, I also had some surprises and disappointments. Let’s get right into it.

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This episode dives into differences in how men and women read books, and how these preferences impact the publishing industry and the way our society views reading.

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1:06 - Magnolia Parks by Jessa Hastings

3:44 - The Women by Kristin Hannah

6:00 - Quicksilver by Callie Hart

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In this episode, I dive into some 2024 Christmas book releases, and talk a bit about my love for cozy holiday stories. Music is Warm and Soft Christmas Piano Instrumental from CalvinClavier used with a creative commons license.

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In this episode, I break down literary fiction. What is it? Why would you want to read it (or not read it)? And what are some accessible but critically-acclaimed titles I recommend?

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In this interview with Brittany, the owner of @planted.library on bookstagram, we chatted about her love for dark romance novels, protecting authors in reviews, and the bookish life. 

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In this episode, I talk with bookstagrammer and booktoker, @booksbygrayce! We dive into her opinions about whether or not the bookish community promotes overconsumption. We also talked about her childhood with supportive parents who sparked her love of reading, and about holding influencers accountable for spoiler warnings.

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Booktokers are complaining about "anti-intellectual" reviews. They say that too many readers rely on tropes to describe books, which over-simplifies the plot and crowds out literary analysis.

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In this episode, I have an interview with fellow bookstagrammer, @kris.tens_reads. We got to chat about her transformation from a student who struggled focusing on books in high school to an avid lover of romance books. Then, I dive into some fall-themed new releases, from the cozy to the creepy. 

Full show notes: https://problematicfmc.com/2024/08/26/003-from-struggling-student-to-booksta-reviewer/