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If you're looking for Amazon alternatives for books in the UK then you've come to the right place. These 9 amazing online outlets are great alternatives to Amazon for books and shopping there will give
10 Cold War novels, graphic novels, and nonfiction books to hold you over until the season premiere of THE AMERICANS.
The Bookshop on the Corner: A Novel [Colgan, Jenny] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The Bookshop on the Corner: A Novel
You only have to read the first page of a Wendy Holden novel to feel a glow of certainty, knowing you can lean back, click on your seat belt and let the plot drive you off into the sunset.
If you enjoyed the last article then you will love these featuring a funny take on such books as Hardy Boys, Choose Your Own Adventure, Dr. Seuss and a whole lot more. More
Ich bin ein bisschen spät dran, aber c’mon, der Frühling hat es auch nicht unbedingt eilig gehabt, wenn ich mich richtig an die ersten...
Secondhand is one of the greenest ways to shop for books, so why shouldn’t bookstores themselves be secondhand, too? These 10 book shops around the world have made use of the most unexpected of reclaimed structures, from a stunning church in the Netherlands to a funeral home in New Orleans. Selexyz Dominicanen Church, Netherlands (images […]
From a library card to a sturdy tote, here are booktuber Anshula Varma's top picks for bookworm essentials.
Every author will face a bad review for his book, sooner or later. You might have a perfect book, but there is always a reader who will think differently. If you think that a good editor and translator will help you to change the audience's opinion, you are wrong. Your book is an investment, you paid an illustrator, editor, and beta readers, but still, this is not enough to be a bestseller. You got a bad review. What do I consider a bad review? 1 star on Amazon. 2 stars on Amazon. Receiving bad reviews doesn't mean that your book is a pile of rubbish. The reasons for bad reviews might be different: It could be an act of revenge. Someone doesn't like you and he will spit at your book. The reader doesn't like this genre, yet he read and reviews. It could be trolling. Such people exist and mark many books with bad ratings, just to make a mess. It might be compensation. If you give an author a bad mark, he can do it for you too. Does a bad review have an influence on sales or ratings? With a few bad reviews, your rating will fall, but it doesn't mean your sales will decrease. I have seen many books with excellent reviews but the audience is still passive. A bad review is also a marketing tool. People will ask, what is disturbing and intriguing in this book, to piss off the reader? A bad review can show you the way how to make a book better, and what is missing, and it could be constructive criticism. When you receive a bad review, this is like an egg on your face. I see you are furious, frustrated, and angry, but it doesn't represent your audience's view in general. Opinions are various. It is impossible to please everyone. Some books will be a thrill to readers, but another group will think that are not good, for the same reason. For example, I like to read horror and thrillers. I love provoking scenes and I don't mind violence. If I see a dull thriller with a well-known scenario, I will think that is banal and boring and it will not capture my interest. Some readers don't like swearing, erotica, and vulgar scenes. They will judge the book if there is too much sex or violence. I received 4 bad reviews on Amazon, two were for bad editing, and the other two were out of topic. Also, I received bad ratings without reviews. Those are the act of trolling. The worse thing is when someone did not read your book, but still, will judge it. Some people will insult you on a personal level, just to fulfill their frustrations. Writing is not easy and some people might be jealous. They will leave a bad review for the same reason, as an act of envy. Maybe they wanted to write but they did not have the courage and patience to publish their books. Your book is your product. Head up. If you were on the stage, you would wipe an egg from your face and continue to sing.
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I've been visiting bookshops for a few months now, but the new year feels like a new start for my bookshopping adventure as a year of journeys to far flung bookshops stretches ahead of me. Already I'm planning visits north and west and mid, wondering how excessive it would be to go on holiday to meet a bookshop and just generally getting excited about all the bookshops in my future. This idea probably played a significant part in how my next visit worked out, with what was meant to be a brief stop off at one bookshop on the way to my sister's instead taking me on a journey of more than 200 miles, two countries and three bookshops, in one day. But I'm jumping ahead, because as I left the M4 to explore new (to me) country lanes my only thought was of Rossiter Books in Ross-on-Wye - would it be worth the drive? And would I even be able to find it with my poor navigational skills? Thankfully, the answer to both of those questions was yes. Whether it's because Rossiter Books is in an easy to discover location or I have a bookshop homing device in my brain I couldn't say, but I drove into the town and my destination appeared in front of me, as did an empty parking space a matter of seconds later. This visit was meant to be. On entering Rossiter Books my first thought was of surprise. I'd seen the three large windows on my way in, but as they're quite dark from the outside I'd not realised just how full of light the space would be. It was a beautiful and warming experience on a cold winter's day and one I'd very much like to replicate in my own home some day. The bookshop was empty when I arrived, giving time for the bookseller and I to chat about what I might like to read next. One of his recommendations, The Unlikely Pilgrimage of Harold Fry by Rachel Joyce, immediately captured my attention but before buying I wanted to take time to enjoy my surroundings and explore a little. As more customers appeared a friendly buzz filled the shop and before I knew it I was engrossed in Chris Hadfield's An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth. With signed copies available at cover price how could I not revise my choice of purchase? Pausing to admire the selection of book-related goodies I also found myself unable to resist a Penguin tote bag of The Amateur Adventurer by Gandar Dower - given my endeavour it seemed appropriate. As I got back on the road with my book and bag - and Rossiter loyalty card - by my side I really did feel like I was on an adventure, or some kind of pilgrimage, and before I knew it I found myself wishing I'd bought the two books instead of one. This thought grew as I crossed the border into Wales and suddenly I realised I was on the road to Monmouth, home of Rossiter Books' sister bookshop of the same name. It would've been rude not to pop in and say hi, and pick up the book I'd left behind... A smaller version of its big sister, this bookshop's large windows were hard to miss and seemed to glow golden on the gloomy winter day. Thankfully it also stocked the book that almost got away and so I was able to happily explore, being particularly pleased to discover another adventurer, Paddington Bear, taking a break from his travels to rest next to a couple of Arthur Ransome's titles in the well-stocked children's section. Another pleasant discovery in Monmouth had taken place before I even entered Rossiter Books, as I unexpectedly discovered its next door neighbour was also a bookshop. And so I ended my trio of visits by exploring Stephen's Bookshop. An unusual place, this initially appeared to be a good quality secondhand bookshop but also stocked a variety of new fiction, an 'airplane shelf' of battered pound books to leave behind once read, DVDs and computer games and a tempting selection of sweets. It was also a bit of a rabbit warren with the small shop front giving no hint at the length of bookshop corridor waiting to be explored. Here I picked up a book by an author I've wondered about reading ever since Lata in A Suitable Boy praised their work: P G Wodehouse. I look forward to my first encounter with his writing in The Adventures of Sally - and yes, the adventurous title did help in my selection. Three books happier, my mini bookshop adventure drew to a close as I finally got back on the road for my original destination, safe in the knowledge that while the day's bookshopping was over, stretching out before me is my own amateur adventure. Rossiter Books The Corn Exchange, 7 The High Street, Ross-on-Wye, Herefordshire, HR9 5HL Tel: 01989 564464 5 Church Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP25 3BX Tel: 01600 775572 @RossiterBooks Stephen's Bookshop 3 Church Street, Monmouth, Monmouthshire, Wales, NP25 3BX Tel: 01600 713701
Who wouldn’t want to peek inside Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice?
In honor of National Book Lovers Day, dive into these amazing books!
Who wouldn’t want to peek inside Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice?
London is home to some of the most beautiful bookshops in England and I get asked for recommendations for where to shop for books in London all the time. So, I thought it was about
Note this post includes an affiliate link. We've been waiting for a film like The Booksellers documentary for a long time so our year was made when we discovered that this glimpse into the world of rare book dealing was available to watch online. Directed by D.W. Young and narrated by Parker Posey, the film
If you’re book lover, then you’ll want to add Obidos to your travel bucket list. It's a UNESCO city of literature with a literary hotel and many bookshops.
Who wouldn’t want to peek inside Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice?
Who wouldn’t want to peek inside Libreria Acqua Alta in Venice?
A.N. Devers opened the Second Shelf to change how we talk about (and pay for) rare books by women.
I know buying books on Amazon is quick and easy. It can even be cheaper, but if you’re a true book lover, you probably love visiting bookstores.
Looking for more London bookshops? Then you need to check out these 14 unique and specialist bookshops in London! I'm always asked for my London bookshop recommendations so today I'm sharing even more gems you
This article features the Best Independent Book Stores in North Carolina to support just in time for Independent Bookstore Day. Click here!
There are so many great bookstores in and around the world, which I sort of knew but really came to understand while I started putting this list together. I realized how amazing, unique, charming, breathtaking, inspiring, and otherwise simply fantastic they all were. So, This is a list of the Best Bookstores in the World. ...
Your favourite booksellers range from quirky shops in quiet corners of Britain to city centre emporiums in Florence and New York
