Dive into the world of Books with Crokes! Explore our diverse collection of blog posts covering everything from literary reviews to author interviews. Whether you’re a fiction aficionado or non-fiction enthusiast, our Books category offers insightful articles, recommendations, and discussions to enrich your reading experience. Stay updated with the latest releases, literary trends, and timeless classics in our engaging Books blog posts.
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As winter draws to a close, it’s time to reflect on what Crokes read in Winter 2024. This season brought a mix of insightful, entertaining, and—at times—disappointing reads. Whether you’re looking for winter book reviews or want to explore the best and worst picks, we’ve got a detailed breakdown of each book reviewed this season. […]
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If you’re reading this article, you likely know that getting into reading is good for you. As literacy rates start to decline in the Western world and are attention spans continue to decrease, it is important to start reading now. We know it’s not easy, so if you are having trouble getting started consult our […]
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When social media has us all constantly wired and stressed, reading novels and fiction isn’t just a nice pastime—it’s essential. If you care about your mental and emotional well-being, you better start cracking open those books. Not just non-fiction or self development books either (although we love those too), I’m talking about fiction. The advantages […]
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For many people social media is becoming an anxiety-enducing time-sucking void. It feels like more of a drain than a benefit. As research (published in books, of course) is coming out about the long term effects of social media usage in Gen Z and potentially Gen Alpha, alternatives are needed. You want to stop scrolling, […]
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Getting a good night’s sleep is essential for overall well-being, and one effective way to unwind before bedtime is by indulging in a good book. In this post, we’ll explore the benefits of reading before bed. We recommend some of the best books to read before bed to help you relax and drift into a […]
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Dystopian stories of messed-up futures and societies in chaos have captured readers’ imaginations for ages. Whether it’s the classic tales that set the stage or the newer ones reshaping the genre, these books mirror our fears and societal concerns. When we read dystopian stories, we’re not just escaping into different worlds. We’re also pondering how […]
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BookTok’s impact on publishing is profound; it has created record sales and profits for publishing houses and encouraged a new generation to start a reading hobby. But, the impact of BookTok is not just sunshine and rainbows. In fact, by the nature of its mysterious algorithm BookTok encourages a narrow perspective of the book industry […]
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You’re no longer limited to the Big 4 publishers to get your story out. If you have a book inside you, waiting to come out, this post is here to answer the burning questions on book self publishing. This guide aims to demystify the self-publishing process, providing valuable insights, tips, and resources for aspiring authors […]
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Readers have started embarking on “24 books to read in 2024” challenges, whereby they try to read 24 books to commerate the year 2024. This is a fun challenge that can help you read more books in 2024. To inspire you, we have created a list of books across many genres that will kickstart your […]
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The recent Robinsons Bookshop controversy has emerged in the Australian book community, shedding light on the ongoing debate surrounding diversity and inclusion in books. The owner of notable Victorian chain Robinsons Bookshop, Susanne Horman, found herself at the center of a social media storm after expressing her desire for more books featuring white children, traditional […]
