Tag: social media
From my earlier post on Bookstagram, you’ll know it took me some time to figure out how it worked. I soldiered on, and with not a little help from cyberspace, …
Imagine… What if your favorite fictional characters had access to modern technology? What would happen if they had access to YouTube, or could get sucked into the eternal black …
It seems like every time I hear a new celebrity name, when I look it up I find out their career started on YouTube, Twitter or Instagram. This got …
At only seven years old, Bana al-Abed became famous all over the world as she tweeted from the wartorn city of Aleppo, Syria. Bana will now be writing a …
Okay, if you read my earlier post, What Is Bookstagram And Do I Really Need It?, you’ll know I’ve figured it out and decided that yes, I need it. …
Recently I came across the term bookstagram. Being a baby boomer and not a digital native (who seem to have charismatic knowledge of these things), I did what I always …
Being a writer is a tough gig, especially if you’re just starting out. There are so many writers out there, and it can be hard to find your niche …
Do you believe in Fairies? If you live in NYC, you’ve likely seen one. Well, a book fairy, that is. On International Women’s Day, actress Emma Watson, in conjunction …
One of the most interesting aspects of the Harry Potter fandom is the intensity with which we continue to examine the series, even years after Deathly Hallows made us feel all …
Publishing platform Wattpad launched a new app on Tuesday that allows readers to experience short stories through chat-like text. The Wattpad site and app are home to nearly 250 million stories …
The average American spends 608 hours on social media and 1642 hours watching television, in one year. That’s a combined 2250 hours that could be put to much better …
A successful Twitter campaign designed to highlight the demand for and need of books that feature Muslim characters, written by Muslim authors, has been taking place throughout January. Sajidah …
The world’s first Instagram novel made its official print debut yesterday, so you can now buy Rachel Hulin’s Hey Harry, Hey Matilda as a real book. But you can also read …
Do people sometimes say you’re too attached to technology? Or perhaps, do you say that to a friend? Luckily, there’s a way you can use your skills to unlock free …
There’s nothing like sitting down in a comfortable chair near a fireplace with a nice cup of coffee, phone in hand, ready to read . . . Facebook news. …
Cierra Loften
November 4, 2016
Book Clubs, Book Lovers, Feminism, Human Interest, Maya Angelou, Memoir, Poetry, Reading, Social Media, Women
As if Emma Watson being a notable bookworm and United Nations Goodwill Women’s Ambassador isn’t enough to make us love her, the live-action Beauty and the Beast actress is making …
If you love books, one website you need to check out (besides #AmReading of course!) is Goodreads. Goodreads is a book directory, review site, book club (multiple ones), and …
Even with the digital age upon us, books are still bringing people together from all over the world. In fact, it was the Oxford Street branch of Waterstones bookshop …
Some people don’t necessarily like reading books. Even if you love reading books, book slumps or burnout can happen. It’s okay. Reading is reading. Whether you’re a reluctant book …
For fans of the sensational erotic Fifty Shades of Grey series, we got some news that is totally fangirl worthy! Author E.L. James has recently announced via her Facebook …