Minnie's Fiction Addiction
Because one more chapter is never enough
Category: Article
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Let’s be real: we all judge books by their covers. Despite the age-old advice, it’s practically impossible not to. You walk into a bookshop, coffee in hand, and scan the shelves. What catches your eye? The moody gothic house surrounded by fog? The neon pink font screaming Enemies to Lovers? The pastel cottagecore scene that whispers slow…
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For the longest time, I had one rule when it came to reading: if I started a book, I had to finish it. No matter how bored I was, how much I disliked the characters, or how much I found myself rereading the same sentence without it sinking in — I’d grit my teeth and force…
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The term “book girly” has exploded across social media platforms, particularly BookTok and Bookstagram, where readers showcase their latest reads alongside carefully curated aesthetics of pastel covers, floral bookmarks, and cozy reading nooks. While I appreciate the enthusiasm for reading that this trend has sparked, I find myself increasingly uncomfortable with the label itself, and…
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The romance book community was rocked in earlier this month when bestselling author Ali Hazelwood suddenly deactivated her Instagram account with nearly 600,000 followers. The reason? She made a joke about a fictional character from The Hunger Games that sent fans into a frenzy of harassment and abuse. What Happened? The drama began at the LA Festival…
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Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) have become the golden ticket of the book world. These pre-publication copies offer readers a coveted glimpse into upcoming releases, but with great power comes great responsibility. Whether you’re new to receiving ARCs or a seasoned reviewer looking to brush up on best practices, understanding ARC etiquette is crucial for maintaining…
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Imagine waking up after a wild night out, not with a pounding headache and fuzzy memories, but with a lingering ache in your chest, a sense of loss, and an inability to connect with the real world. This isn’t the aftermath of too much alcohol; it’s the signature sensation of a book hangover. The Book Hangover:…
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There’s a special kind of person who, unprompted, will crawl out of the woodwork to declare: “Audiobooks don’t count as real reading.”Ah yes, the literary gatekeepers. The people who apparently believe that unless your eyeballs are physically dragging themselves across lines of Times New Roman, you’re not actually absorbing a story, you’re just, I don’t know,…
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Artificial intelligence is no longer confined to the realm of tech, it’s increasingly embedded in the world of books. From writing assistants to AI-generated cover art and machine-narrated audiobooks, the influence of AI in publishing is impossible to ignore. But as this trend accelerates, so too does the criticism. While some hail AI as a…
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Edinburgh isn’t just Scotland’s capital; it’s a living, breathing character in the world of literature. Few cities can claim such a rich literary heritage and even fewer can claim to look like a novel come to life. From its medieval Old Town to the elegant Georgian New Town, Edinburgh’s streets, closes, and landmarks have inspired authors for…
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I have a dream — one that sits in the back of my mind every time I scroll through Instagram vanlife accounts, watch travel vlogs, or stand in a bookshop thinking, “Where would I read this if I were somewhere beautiful?” I want to buy a camper van.Not just any camper van, my home on wheels. A…
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