Why do we choose books that make us cry? 😭 Douglas Thiel’s guide, "Why We Love Books That Make You Cry," explores the psychology of emotional reading.

It delves into how heartbreaking narratives unlock deeper empathy and provide catharsis, connecting us to the universal human experience.

What's a book that made you weep?

➡️ Discover the power of emotional reads:
https://www.forgivenessdougthiel.com/books-that-make-you-cry-guide/

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How Sober Should a Writer Be?

https://yalereview.org/article/crosley-how-sober-should-a-writer-be

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Whether it's a twist, a bittersweet farewell, or a satisfying conclusion, what book ending has stuck with you the most? Share your thoughts!

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Three SFF Opening Lines and Why They’re Intriguing

I’m excited to share with you this new series for 2021! It focuses on the all-important first line of a novel; the sentence that shapes the tone and very essence of the novel that follows those words. While a first line doesn’t have to shock you to your core, it should intrigue you enough to want to keep

http://lunastationquarterly.com/three-sff-opening-lines-and-why-theyre-intriguing/

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“UnChristian and UnEnglish”: Reading Susanna Clarke’s Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell

Welcome back to our re-read of Jonathan Strange and Mr. Norrell. For the month of August, we’re looking at chapters 57-64, wherein magic returns to England.

Recap

Stuck within the darkness i

http://lunastationquarterly.com/unchristian-and-unenglish-reading-susanna-clarkes-jonathan-strange-and-mr-norrell/

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