As both a reader and an author, I love indie bookstores. There’s such a unique charm to each individual one I visit and every time I walk through the doors, I can feel the love and devotion to novels.

Why I Chose to Self-Publish

One year ago, my first book How to Survive a Ghost Story was published. One year ago was also when I vowed to never self-publish again because good lord self-publishing is tough.

Writing, Personal, BooksMaddie GudenkaufSeptember 20, 2019self-publishing, self-publishing tips, how to survive a ghost story, ghost story, self-publishing YA books, YA books, writing, books, self-published, traditional publishing vs. self-publishing, should I self-publish, publishing, publishing tips Comment

Pros and Cons of Libby: The Free Library Audiobook App

Do you love free audiobooks and e-books? Are you tired of Audible’s pricey one credit per month subscription service? Do you enjoy Kindle Unlimited but wish you could save a little money on it? Well then let me introduce you to my best friend: Libby.

BooksMaddie GudenkaufSeptember 9, 2019audiobooks, libby, audible, libby vs. audible, free books, how to use the library, library, library love, always reading, app review, how to use libby, best audiobook player, libby app, library apps, apps for the library, free apps for the library Comments

The House of Night and Authors' Responsibility with Social Issues

A young adult vampire novel from 2007 has me questioning: just how much responsibility should authors have to educate their readers on social issues?

BooksMaddie GudenkaufMarch 15, 2018house of night series criticism, house of night, book review, feminism, house of night review, house of night misogyny, social justice Comments

The 6 Worst Love Stories I’ve Ever Read

Not every love story in every novel is good. Sometimes, the love story isn't even decent. Here are some of the books I've read that feature an awful love story. Happy Valentine's Day!

BooksMaddie GudenkaufFebruary 14, 2018book review, twilight, paper towns, john green, hunger games, claudia gray, worst love stories, valentine's day, sweet tooth, year of wonders, suzanne collins, love storiesComment

Ready Player One and The Problem with Geek Media

"Oh boy! I can't wait to spend my entire life becoming the most competent person in my field only to fall in love with the bland toothpick who bumbled his way into fulfilling my dream!" -Every geeky female character, apparently.

BooksMaddie GudenkaufDecember 12, 2017ready player one, ernest cline, geek media, feminism, book review, media analysis Comment

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