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Best Mystery Books of All Time

Rachel shares a curated list of her top mystery and crime novels, providing publisher descriptions and personal commentary on why each made the list. Featured titles include historical mysteries like The Name of the Rose, fast-paced thrillers such as Headhunters and The Pelican Brief, and police procedurals like Angels Flight.

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Top Mystery Books of 2021

Everyone loves a good mystery book, don’t they? With so many new releases every year in a fiction genre that continues to grow in popularity, it’s often tough to choose which books make […]

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How are books ordered in a library?

Readers can find and request print books, eBooks, and audiobooks for free through library websites and apps like Libby or Hoopla. Borrowing from libraries is a great way to discover new authors while still providing them with financial support.

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What is PLR and how does it help authors?

This article explains Public Lending Right (PLR), a system that reimburses authors when readers borrow books from libraries. It provides a clear definition of what PLR is and details how the program provides essential support to the book community.

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Why buy direct from an author?

I’ve had my own website shop in one form or another for the past three years, but it’s only recently that I’ve been able to offer all reading formats and some merchandise as […]

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Why I won’t publish my books on Kindle Unlimited

Rachel chooses to “go wide” rather than using Amazon’s Kindle Unlimited because the latter requires 90-day exclusivity, preventing her from reaching global audiences on other platforms. By avoiding exclusivity, she ensures her books are available to libraries and readers in territories not served by Amazon.

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