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Cultish: The Secret Language You Didn't Know You Were Using | Amanda Montell

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Cults—religious and not—function on the foundation of specific language. Montell explains how they draw members in and keep them hooked. She also points out how MANY types of entities use this language to achieve cult-like ends—businesses, fitness companies, indeed practically any brand wanting to be the next big thing.

Full review https://www.TheBibliophage.com
#thebibliophage #booked2022 #aboutcultorreligion #nonfiction2022 #imasinner

BarbaraTheBibliophage Montell specifically talks about SoulCycle — then I saw THIS article today. (Apologies for the paywall.) https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/05/23/peoplehood-soulcycle-relation... 2y

kspenmoll Thanks for the article Barbara-SoulCycle etc new to me. Will read your review 2y

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On Writing: A Memoir Of The Craft | Stephen King

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This is the first book I picked in my self-directed writing course syllabus. A longtime blogger and writer, with one self-published book to my credit, I‘d like to “get serious” about my craft. King makes me want to keep writing, and also gave me the smack down on adverb use. I loved both his memoir section, and the writing advice. My copy is covered in notes!

Full review http://www.TheBilbiophage.com
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#giftedtoyou #booked2019

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BarbaraTheBibliophage Thanks @britt_brooke — it was as fabulous as you said it would be! 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage I‘m trying out the Bookly app for my print book reading. I don‘t have the energy to track everything I read. But it‘s been fun. Pretty sure I have a coupon code, in case anyone‘s interested. 5y

britt_brooke So happy you liked it!! 5y

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Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage I've thought about bookly, but you have to pay right? I csny 5y

Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage sorry about last word, I can't! 5y

TheLudicReader That‘s a great book on every level. 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @britt_brooke 😘 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Crazeedi The free version is pretty limited. They constantly offer you deals on the premium version. I just used the free one until the premium pricing they offered was a good enough deal. 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @TheLudicReader True story! 5y

Crazeedi @BarbaraTheBibliophage thank you!! 5y

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The Bookshelf: A Potpourri of Stories | The Bookshelf Writers

This is that unique day where, more than other days, we look back and also look forward. Wishing you a wonderful reading year in 2019. And may your statistics match more perfectly than mine do!

2018 was a great reading year for me. I read 11 #chunksters that were 500+ pages long. And completed six reading challenges!

I felt healthier, which meant less reading time. And I‘m okay with that!

#happynewyear #2018summary #2018stats #thebibliophage

AmyG Happy New Year! 5y

Gezemice Happy New Year! Great reads. I am glad to hear you felt better! That‘s what‘s important! 5y

Redwritinghood Happy New Year! 5y

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alisiakae Yes! One of the few things I sacrifice reading time for is exercise and healthy activities. ☺️ 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @4thhouseontheleft I do read on the elliptical, but this has been a swimming year for me. It‘s good to have time without screens—even just for 45 minutes a few days each week. 🏊🏻‍♀️ 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @AmyG @Redwritinghood Thank you! Happy New Year to you! 🎉🎉 5y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Gezemice Thanks—it makes a big difference! Wishing you a happy, healthy New Year also! 🎉🎉 5y

Gezemice @BarbaraTheBibliophage Thank you! 5y

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The Bright Hour: A Memoir of Living and Dying | Nina Riggs

“Who looks upon a river in a meditative hour, and is not reminded of the flux of all things?” ~ Ralph Waldo Emerson, from his essay Nature.

Quoted in my #recentread #thebrighthour by #ninariggs.
Photo taken on #caliboguesound off #hiltonhead #southcarolina by #thebibliophage - me!

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Rainbow of Smoothie Bowls: 75 Wholesome and Vibrant Blended Creations | Leigh Weingus

This morning's smoothie bowl was so lovely that I decided to share. Strawberry blueberry smoothie topped with chia and pumpkin seeds, plus cashew coconut granola. Nom nom! #smoothiebowl #thebibliophage #breakfastandabook

Hollie Yum! I've never had a smoothie bowl, I may have to try! 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Hollie It's a nice alternative! 7y

Mimi28 I really want to try chia seeds! 7y

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RealLifeReading Yum! 7y

cobwebmoth It's so pretty! 7y

Dragon So pretty, I bet it tastes yummy ! 7y

BethM Ooo yummy looking! 7y

bedandabook Absolutely gorgeous. 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Mimi28 Chia seeds are really versatile. Plus they have a ton of calcium! 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @RealLifeReading @cobwebmoth @Dragon @BethM @bedandabook Thanks! It was yummy! 7y

SheilaChew I love this picture! Smoothie bowls are so good! 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @SheilaChew They are! Making another one this morning. 😎 7y

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Let's Take the Long Way Home: A Memoir of Friendship | Gail Caldwell

Pulling my stack together for this weekend's #24in48readathon - add to this audio and ebooks. I always choose too many so this time I'm trying not to go overboard. LOL. #24in48 #thebibliophage #readathon #bookish

My opening answers are posted here: http://thebibliophage.com/24in48-readathon-july-2017/

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goodbyefrancie This book is among my favorites. 💔💔💔 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @goodbyefrancie It was a gift from @kspenmoll, which means I have two great recommendations now. 👏🏻👏🏻 7y

Onlaughterandliteracy It's good to have options!! I should add a BOTM book to catch up. Hmm... 7y

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kspenmoll Enjoy the #24in28readathon- cannot participate, a wedding & a day trip to Providence this weekend but will read when I can! 📚 (edited) 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @Onlaughterandliteracy Yes, options are awesome! 👏🏻👏🏻 7y

BarbaraTheBibliophage @kspenmoll Have a great weekend! I won't get 24 hours but trying for as much as possible. 7y

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