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Book Blogger Posts August Round Up


Book Blogger Posts Round Up

A collection of blog posts by book bloggers


This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

Looking for new bookish content to read? Want to discover some new book bloggers to follow?  Look no further!

I introduced this new feature here on the blog in May to showcase blog posts by other book bloggers. I'll be linking up a variety of blog posts so hopefully there will be something to suit all tastes.

The following posts were submitted for inclusion in this round up via my Twitter, where I asked for posts. I'll be continuing to do this every month.

Why?

Because I like reading blog posts by other book bloggers and thought you might too. Finding the time to scan through various social media feeds to find suitable content can take up valuable time though and so I figured I'd make it easier and put together a collection here on the blog.

My plan is to include a wide variety of content so there's something for everyone. You'll find book reviews, interviews, discussion pieces and more...

Want to be included in future round ups? Follow my Twitter profile and keep an eye out for the submission tweet.


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August 2021 Book Blogger Round Up


@LaurenatRead's The Book was better in my opinion post is all about books that she thought were better than the movie or tv adaption we got. 


@See_Sadie was pleasantly surprised by Wild Rising, by K. Panikian In fact, if it was available yet, she probably would have continued right into it, when she finished Wild Rising.


@alitescape read A Court of Silver Flames by Sarah J. Maas, gave it 4 out of 5 stars and enjoyed all of the themes of this book.


Not My Problem by Ciara Smyth was reviewed by @readandreviewit who thought it’s safe to say that Not My Problem was very different from other contemporaries she has read this year. There was just something about it which made it stand out from other books in the genre, and she really enjoyed reading it – and could barely put it down once she started! It’s definitely one of her favourite reads of the year so far.


@SueBavey reviewed Legacy of the Brightwash by Krystle Matar and stated "The quality of this unputdownable debut novel is astounding and puts Krystle Matar on the list of people whose books I will be automatically on the lookout for."


@philip_simons16 reviewed Foxes Unearthed: A Story of Love and Loathing in Modern Britain by Lucy Jones and thinks that Lucy Jones writes beautifully and honestly on the subject.  


The Good Sister by Sally Hepworth was reviewed by @ReadingLadiesBC who recommends it for readers who love a (mild) psychological, domestic thriller (that isn’t scary or nightmare-inducing), for those who love unreliable narrators, and for book clubs.


@NatterBlog reviewed Only About Love by Debbi Voisey who stated "A short book, but nevertheless profound in its observation of love in its many forms and whilst ultimately very sad, it did have a lighter side in places with humour and fondness.  I loved it and highly recommend this book for its honesty and insight – the title says it all."


Patience by Victoria Scott was read by @storywhispers who said "Patience is a book that is not only thought-provoking, engrossing, engaging, and heart-warming, it is also a book that makes you feel happy and content throughout. Seeing the world from Patience’s point of view really opens your eyes to not only how disabled people are treated but how they view the world around them and appreciated even the smallest things in life."


@bitchbookshelf was blown away by Verity by Colleen Hoover. In her review she stated that "Verity is creepy, disturbing, and gripping".


Six Crimson Cranes by Elizabeth Lim was reviewed by @FinithaJose who stated "Being a fan of fairytale retellings, the ending was something that I anticipated. It didn't spoil anything though; rather it was quite gratifying to see that somewhat tragic ending. Bitter yes, but I wouldn't have it any other way."


@BiblioNerdRflxn read She Who Became the Sun by Shelley Parker-Chan and thought "This book was an absolute masterpiece. I was hooked from the very first chapter and didn’t want it to end."


What bookish blog posts did you enjoy reading in August? Have a favourite book you read in August that you want to share?


In case you missed it, don't forget to check out the July Round Up for even more great bookish posts by different book bloggers. 


Book Blogger Posts August Round Up


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Books You Had To Read In School


School Books

Books You Had To Read In School


My son has been given the GGG (that's BFG in English) by Roald Dahl as part of his summer reading for during the summer break. I remember reading this children's classic when I was a kid and so this got me thinking about a whole bunch of things related to the books we were made to read in school, wish we'd read in school, translated books, and a variety of other things. This video is me thinking out loud about all these topics and wondering what other people think about them too.



Books mentioned in this video:

Amazon affiliate link for BFG by Roald Dahl Amazon affiliate link for The Caucasian Chalk Circle by Bertolt Brecht Amazon affiliate link for The Diary Of a Young Girl by Anne Frank Amazon affiliate link for To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Amazon Affiliate link for The Shape of Water (The Inspector Montalbano Mysteries Book 1) by Andrea Camilleri


Join the discussion

What books did you have to read in school? What books did you want to read but weren't chosen for your class? Do you think the books are a different experience depending on the age you were when you read them? Have you read the BFG? Are your kids reading the same books you read at school? Thoughts about translated books?


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Things That Should Be In Every Blog Post

Things That Should Be In Every Blog Post

Essential Elements Of A Successful Blog Post


Every blog post should be unique. Google doesn't look kindly on duplicate content. That said there are some elements that should be in every blog post you publish.

In this post we'll take a look at the elements that should be included in every blog post you publish.


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Critical elements that should be included in all blog posts


Heading/sub-heading


Why include headings and sub-headings in blog posts? 
  1. They break up big blocks of text. Big, long, blocks of text can feel like a chore to read. Breaking them up with headings makes them easier to process and allows for visitors to skim read. 
  2. They contain keywords. Perfect for getting key points of your article across and Google friendly when it comes to rating your post.
  3. Sub-headings help give the blog post structure. This is useful both for you when writing the post and for your readers to help them follow your message. 
  4. They add extra white space. Adding in sub-headings creates extra white space within your blog post which helps improve readability.

Image/graphic


Why include images in blog posts? 
  1. They're visually appealing. A quality image will make the whole post look more professional and pleasing on the eye. 
  2. Blog posts with images get shared more on social media. Social media marketing is key for driving more traffic to your blog and posts with images tend to get more views and get shared more.
  3. Images break up the text. By adding images to your post you help readability by breaking up longer pieces of text and help retain the interest of the reader.
  4. Images can help boost your SEO. Search engines crawl all the text of your website include the alt texts that are not visibly written on site. By adding images to your blog post you can include keywords and help improve the SEO of the blog post. 

Internal links


Why include internal links in blog posts? 
  1. They make your site more user-friendly. No need for the reader to search through your archives as you can direct them straight to other relevant content on site. 
  2. They improve bounce rate. Internal links lead people to spend more time on your site and therefore improves your bounce rate. 
  3. They help improve SEO. Internal links help SEO by distributing search engine ranking power throughout a website.

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Social share buttons

Why include social share buttons in blog posts?
  1. Get social signals. Search engines now include the strength of a link in social media as an algorithm-ranking factor. This means that content that is "liked" and shared often on social media will improve it's search engine ranking.
  2. Increase brand exposure. Marketing is all about getting your brand in front of as many people as possible. When one person shares your content with their network you reach a new, larger audience. If their followers see it and then share it with their followers you get to reach an even bigger audience. 
  3. Get more traffic. The easier it is for your content to be shared, the more people are likely to share it and more shares generally means more traffic is driven to your site.
  4. Encourage a good user experience. When I read a good blog post I want to share it via my social media channels to tell others about it's value. Social share buttons make it quick and easy for readers to share your content.

Meta Data

Why include meta data in blog posts?

Metadata is the information you provide to search engines that is not visible to your blog visitors. It's used to describe the different elements of each blog post so that search engine algorithms can more easily establish the relevance of the content of that page to the search term used by anyone when they use a search engine to find information.

Some of the places where you should use meta data in your blog post:
  1. Page title tag.
  2. Description meta tag.
  3. Alt text.

What elements do you like to see in the blog posts you read? Are you using all of the above elements within the blog posts you publish to your blog? Is there something else you'd add to this list? What things do you think should be in every blog post?


Critical elements that should be included in all blog posts


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Book Spotlight The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours @EyeAndLightning #TheOtherSideofWhaleRoad #TheWriteReads


The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton


This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.


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Today I'm part of a virtual book tour organised by The Write Reads for The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton. The tour for ‘The Other Side of Whale Road' will run from 16th - 25th August 2021.


Book Spotlight The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours @EyeAndLightning #TheOtherSideofWhaleRoad #TheWriteReads


New to virtual book tours? Check out my book Virtual Book Tours: Effective Online Book Promotion From The Comfort Of Your Own Home.


 

Book synopsis for The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton

Book Spotlight: The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours @EyeAndLightning #TheOtherSideofWhaleRoad #TheWriteReads

HOW DARK WERE THE DARK AGES? JOSS IS ABOUT TO FIND OUT…

‘The Vikings are better armed than we are. They have long, heavy axes that can take a man’s head from his shoulder.

‘I know this because I see it happen.’

When his mum burns down their house on the Whitehorse estate, sixteen-year-old Joss is sent to live in a sleepy Suffolk village.

The place is steeped in history, as Joss learns when a bike accident pitches him back more than 1,000 years to an Anglo-Saxon village. That history also tells him his new friends are in mortal peril from bloodthirsty invaders. Can he warn their ruler, King Edmund, in time?

And will he ever get home?





Where to find The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton online:

 
Amazon affiliate link

Goodreads


About the author


About the author K.A. Hayton

Book Spotlight: The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours @EyeAndLightning #TheOtherSideofWhaleRoad #TheWriteReads

K.A. HAYTON was born in Lincolnshire and read English at Sheffield University. She lives in Suffolk with her husband and has two daughters. The idea for The Other Side of the Whale Road came from her study of old English poetry at university, and from living in a place where Anglo-Saxon history feels very close.

Twitter: @HaytonKa

Book Spotlight The Other Side of Whale Road by K.A. Hayton @The_WriteReads @WriteReadsTours @EyeAndLightning #TheOtherSideofWhaleRoad #TheWriteReads

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Book Spotlight: The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver


Book Spotlight

The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver 



In the spotlight today I'm pleased to feature the 2020 International Book Awards Finalist for Health: Addiction & Recovery, The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver.


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This post may contain affiliate links. Meaning, I get a commission if you purchase through my links, at no cost to you. Read the full disclosure here.

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post.


 

Book synopsis for The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver


Book Spotlight: The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver

"Some people won't believe in you, and that's ok, this journey isn't about them. It's about you."

The Addiction Manifesto has been uniquely designed to provide you with a new perspective on recovery and will show you that anything is possible.

In this deeply personal book, JR Weaver has crafted a raw insight into his life and how he's been affected by substance abuse over the past 20 years. He details his recovery process and how he's dealt with loss.

With this book he wishes to help people on their journey to recovery. His realistic approach details his journey to try to have a normal life again.

If you're going through addiction recovery or want to help someone who is... This book allows you to fain a greater understanding of substance abuse and its many challenges.




Where to find The Addiction Manifesto by JR Weaver online:

 
Amazon affiliate link

Goodreads


About the author


About the author JR Weaver

JR Weaver author of  The Addiction Manifesto

JR Weaver lives in Charleston, South Carolina. He is a veteran of the United States Army and now specializes in helping other veterans adapt and adjust to the civilian world while dealing with issues such as PTSD, depression, and substance abuse. Jerry was like many veterans, lost and confused after finishing his time in uniform. His life quickly spiraled out of control, and he was at the breaking point. It was during his recovery and regrowth period where Jerry discovered the healing power of writing. He began writing down his thoughts and processing feelings and has gone on to become a staunch advocate for veteran’s addiction and recovery.  

Links: 

Twitter & Instagram @jrweaver0

Linktree https://linktr.ee/jrweaver0

Author webpage https://authorsc.com/jrweaver/

Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/1638377634?tag=jrweaver0-20&linkCode=osi

Book Trailer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_XVM-9fHPZw


Miscellaneous links

https://www.einnews.com/pr_news/546299666/army-vet-and-author-of-the-addiction-manifesto-jr-weaver-fights-back-against-addiction-and-he-s-winning

https://www.worldauthors.org/the-addiction-manifesto/

https://holycitysinner.com/2021/07/26/125531/



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