8 Answers2025-07-12
In terms of requesting out-of-print books which have never been sold digitally or in printed format (e.g. an 80s Mills & Boon novel), then a request for scanned copies from an unofficial archive (e.g. fansarchive) could be considered questionable. The author will likely earn zero royalties for the book as it is. In fandom terms this is a grey area: on the one hand preserving ‘lost’ cult classics of cultural significance for the fans who truly want to read them is admirable; on the other hand strict copyright must always be upheld. Personally, I would seek out a scan of a truly ‘out of print’ book and then ensure I purchase any new work by said author should they still be writing. This is my way of showing ‘retro’ support.
2 Answers2026-07-27
I was a big fan of the Ladies of Liberty series, and I also really enjoyed Ribbons of Steel along with the follow-up series, Ribbons West.
6 Answers2025-07-26
I have come to realize that Roberts writes about ‘normality’ being disrupted. The heroines of her best novels (The Obsession, The Liar, etc.) are usually trying to lead normal lives. They may be building a house, raising a child, starting a business. Then, suddenly, the past or a long hidden truth erupts into their lives. The romance is about finding safety in the arms of someone who loves them to return to a normal life. So Roberts’ top romantic suspense novels aren’t just about danger and romance. They are about themes of safety, home and reclaiming. And that’s what keeps me reading long after the plot twist is revealed. It’s satisfying to see a heroine confront whatever is threatening her and be rewarded with her happy ending.
10 Answers2026-06-21
It’s worth noting that within the cultivation genre, there are many sub-genres and that ‘most popular’ cultivation novels can be categorized within specific sub-genres. I Shall Seal the Heavens is a pure xianxia novel with a very complex power structure, and is thus highly revered by those who only read hardcore cultivation novels. Cultivation Chat Group, which is a comedy-based cultivation novel, has the largest reader base within the cultivation genre, and that is because it is so unique and different from other cultivation novels. It depicts modern cultivators using smartphones and group chat to further their goals. Master of Gu (also known as Reverend Insanity) is also very popular and is often classified as a revenge-focused dark cultivation novel. It has a strong cult following due in part to the very controversial and often despicable protagonist of the novel. There’s a king for every corner of the cultivation genre.
8 Answers2026-07-28
Author Julie Garwood deserves a monument for her historical romances written in the 1990s. In that decade, she wrote such popular historical romances as “The Bride”, “The Prize” and “The Secret”. These books were written in a warm and humorous manner and set in medieval and Regency times. Their relationships were well developed with much witty repartee, while the growing affection between the hero and heroine was as important as the external plot.
Her heroines are typically clever and strong, but by no means difficult to read as 20th century women transplanted to another time. Her stories also nearly always contain a found family of sorts for the heroine, which is so sweet. I read a lot of historical romances, and I think Garwood is the best for people looking for Historicals that are a warm read with lots of plot. The 1990s backlist is perpetually in print, for good reason.
5 Answers2025-10-17
‘Don’t Let Me Down’ is another amazing song for This Is Us. It makes me sad every time it appears, but in a great way. The song matches so perfectly with the episodes where the families deal with their complicated relationships and their hidden fears. Like a character in the show, the song is also very alive and not just a background song.
It’s so powerful to watch their struggles when you have gotten to know their journey throughout the series. The song is a beautiful reminder of times in our own lives when we have turned to loved ones for support.
9 Answers2025-07-26
So my go to litmus test for a new book are reviews from trusted friends. Aggregating all reviews via some algorithm is basically useless to me. I’ve read highly rated “The Fake Mate” by Lana Ferguson. It’s an omegaverse light story set in a hospital which is completely foreign to me, but apparently works. This is a very steamy, funny book with a protective, grumpy hero.
It’s manages to walk a fine line between good tropes and new original ideas. For the most part it succeeds in being a great read, a fake relationship to silence office gossip that has a great twist of werewolf biology. If you’re looking for something with a paranormal twist but written with a really contemporary feel then this one deserves its high ratings.
3 Answers2025-05-22
I have been exploring much of what Mobi offers. There are many novels associated with popular TV series. Sometimes they are available by popular authors like The Handmaid’s Tale and Big Little Lies. Other times there are lesser known novels like The Last Kingdom series, which is my favorite.
Most of the TV novels Mobi stocks are big name titles such as The Handmaid’s Tale and Big Little Lies but there are also loads of lesser known novels based on TV programs which are equally as good. For example right now Mobi is promoting The Last Kingdom series of novels which are fantastic. Many of the novels that Mobi stocks are currently being made into TV shows and so can be read before they are released on screen. For example I read The Three-Body Problem on Mobi before the Netflix series was announced. There are not enough TV novels stocked by Mobi to satisfy all fans of the genre but there are enough to keep most fans happy.
3 Answers2025-08-22
Why choose a romance crime novel? For starters, ‘In the Woods’ by Tana French is a fantastic choice of romance crime novel. The desire between detectives Rob Ryan and Cassie Maddox is as compelling as the murder of a young child that they are trying to solve. Then there’s ‘The Wife Between Us’ by Greer Hendricks and Sarah Pekkanen, another twisty and addictive love story.
Add historical twist to the mix by grabbing ‘The Alienist’ by Caleb Carr, a chilling 19th century mystery set in New York that has subtle undertones of romance. Without exception the books of crime listed here show that even when you’re in the grip of the central plot of the book, love can creep in and keep you enthralled until the very end.
5 Answers2025-10-05
The new young adult is fixated on dark academia – and here it is again, with a twist: supernatural mystery and intrigue at a boarding school where the students uncover dark secrets of murders and disappearances, linked to the school’s black past and mysterious, ancient rituals. Above all this is a story about knowledge at any price and the corrupting influence of isolated, elite environments. There is plenty of space for friendship, rivalry and even betrayal. Naturally, a romantic storyline runs alongside the main mystery, but this is often complicated and intertwined with the larger narrative. This is a strongly aesthetic novel, full of atmosphere and dominated by a vintage look: think candlelight, tweed, rain on rough cobblestones, Latin phrases. And this is why September is the perfect month for this kind of story: it frames the start of the school year in all its anticipatory angst and even bliss. It’s a powerful form of escapism – especially in an era of stressful academic environments and of social media’s feverish pursuit of the perfect image.