11 Must-Listen Audiobooks That Will Keep You Hooked From Start To Finish
Book Reviews, Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya Book Reviews, Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya

11 Must-Listen Audiobooks That Will Keep You Hooked From Start To Finish

Do you love audiobooks but struggle to find the right ones? Unlike picking up a traditional book, listening to an audiobook involves experiencing the story through a performer's voice. To ensure the right narrator enhances your listening experience, I’ve compiled a list of must-listen audiobooks for both classic and contemporary fiction lovers.

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3 books every writer must read 
Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya

3 books every writer must read 

Reading naturally augments our writing abilities. For generations, writers didn’t have prompts, guides, or classes— they had books. They immersed themselves in prose and found their voice through the reading process. This article explores why now, as much as ever, writers need to be keen readers. And I’ll offer you three books every writer must read.

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Three Books Becoming Movies in your Future
Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya Book Recs and Reading Hacks Serena Montoya

Three Books Becoming Movies in your Future

Like many story lovers, we get stoked when studios grab the screen rights to books we adore. Having worked behind the camera, I know what it takes to bring a story to life, and it’s no small feat. Every part of a production is vital to its success. This list of books becoming movies is still in pre-production. I am nonetheless excited to hear that they're preparing for the big screen.

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3 Reasons "Where the Crawdads Sing" Movie Adaptation was Excellent
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3 Reasons "Where the Crawdads Sing" Movie Adaptation was Excellent

It's challenging to trust that productions will accurately transform the text we love into captivating visuals while maintaining the core elements of a story. But you can bet we will buy a ticket to watch it on the big screen. I enjoyed both the book and film, and I will tell you three reasons why "Where the Crawdads Sing" movie adaptation was a true accomplishment. 

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