For gross books that can be saved, there is an arsenal of tools a bookseller can use to make a book presentable. As a former used book seller, I’m sharing the tips and tricks I picked up so that you can clean your books too.
Publishing
How to Tackle Imposter Syndrome
By Alexandra Burns
We’ve all doubted ourselves at some point, like we are an imposter in a world of capable people. That’s your imposter syndrome. But how do we fight it? We know that we are strong, capable, and knowledgeable, so how do we convince that little voice in the back of our heads? Here are some tips to achieve some peace of mind.
How to Take Feedback Professionally
By Phoebe Whittington @PhoebeW16
In the world of book publishing, the word feedback calls to mind the image of an editor handing a manuscript back to the writer filled to the brim with little red marks. Authors need feedback and editing to polish their work and deliver the best writing they can. It follows that the publishing professionals who are working to produce a book can’t afford to stagnate either. Any career professional must grow, and being able to hear and effectively implement feedback is crucial to that end.
Where To Read a Book in Portland After Dark
By Tara McCarron
Everyone loves to read in coffee shops; a warm cup of coffee or tea and soft jazz piping through the speakers—what’s not to love? The problem is that all the coffee shops tend to close in the afternoon or early evening. When the sun goes down in the city, where’s a book lover to go?
Pairing an Espresso Drink with the Right Book
By Francisco Cabre Vásquez
Fall is coming to an end in Portland, and the temperatures have started decreasing. As mornings get colder, we turn to those hot drinks that always bring a little extra energy boost to start the day. Of course, among those are espresso-based drinks. There’s nothing that goes better with that delicious beverage than a nice book, but depending on what you are drinking, you might want to try different types of literature. Here are some recommendations about what to read while drinking your favorite espresso-based drink.
5 Fantastic Stand-Alone YA Fantasy Reads
By Rebecca Gordon @ree_reads
Fantasy series are great, but sometimes the intermittent, book-induced depression is too much to handle. You watch the days tick by, itching to get your hands on an advanced copy of the sequel and wallowing in sorrow until the next book is finally released. If like me, you are tired of the agony, then I have the perfect book recommendations for you.