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Should Authors Rate and/or Review Their Own Books on Goodreads?
Should Authors Rate and/or Review Their Own Books on Goodreads?
Before this instance, I had assumed all authors would decline the self-review option because of the risky optics.
Written by Joseph Rauch
poetry book reviews
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‘Rifqa’ Poetry Book Review: El Kurd On Palestinian Dignity
‘Rifqa’ Poetry Book Review: El Kurd On Palestinian Dignity
El Kurd named his poetry collection “Rifqa” after his grandmother, Rifqa El Kurd, who stood strong against the Israeli occupation.
Written by Dina A.
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‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Review: Virginia Woolf’s Stream of Consciousness
‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Review: Virginia Woolf’s Stream of Consciousness
Readers may find themselves at odds with the stream of consciousness writing style, but that is more a matter of taste than an objective flaw.
Written by Younjoo Sang
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‘O Beautiful’ Review: Misogyny, Race and Identity in an Oil Boomtown
‘O Beautiful’ Review: Misogyny, Race and Identity in an Oil Boomtown
Through Elinor’s eyes, Yun shows readers how men prey on women, especially women of color.
Written by Susan Dawson-Cook
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Em Dashes Are Better With Spaces — See?
Em Dashes Are Better With Spaces — See?
I'm a proponent of em dash spacing because I believe this style choice can enhance readability and scannability, foster good writing habits and heighten emotional impact.
Written by Joseph Rauch

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Should Authors Rate and/or Review Their Own Books on Goodreads?

Before this instance, I had assumed all authors would decline the self-review option because of the risky optics.

‘Rifqa’ Poetry Book Review: El Kurd On Palestinian Dignity

El Kurd named his poetry collection “Rifqa” after his grandmother, Rifqa El Kurd, who stood strong against the Israeli occupation.

‘Mrs. Dalloway’ Review: Virginia Woolf’s Stream of Consciousness

Readers may find themselves at odds with the stream of consciousness writing style, but that is more a matter of taste than an objective flaw.

‘O Beautiful’ Review: Misogyny, Race and Identity in an Oil Boomtown

Through Elinor’s eyes, Yun shows readers how men prey on women, especially women of color.

Em Dashes Are Better With Spaces — See?

I'm a proponent of em dash spacing because I believe this style choice can enhance readability and scannability, foster good writing habits and heighten emotional impact.

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‘The Memory Police’ Explained: Loss of Memories, Characters and Story

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