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12 Books Under 250 Pages That Will Change Your Year (2026 Reading Challenge)
No 100-book goals. No performative reading. Just 12 short, powerful books that actually deliver.
 • Karen Rodriguez
The 40 Famous Classics You're Allowed to Skip (And Why Everyone Secretly Agrees)
The follow-up nobody asked for (except Antonio in the comments) :)
 • Karen Rodriguez
I Read 50 Classics So You Don't Have To: Here Are the Only 10 That Actually Slap
Zero gatekeeping. All honesty. Just the books worth your time.
 • Karen Rodriguez
15 Classic Books That Made People Love Reading Again
Timeless stories that pulled readers out of slumps—and reminded them why they fell in love with books in the first place.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Forget What You Heard—These 3 Classics Are More Addictive Than Netflix
Murder, obsession, and the ultimate revenge—classics have never been this thrilling
 • Karen Rodriguez
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Reading Red Flags: When Book Recommendations Are Actually Warnings About the Person
Sometimes a book recommendation tells you more about the recommender than the book.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Books That Feel Like 800 Pages But Are Actually 200 (And Vice Versa)
Page count is a lie. Here's why you can't trust it.
 • Karen Rodriguez
The 12 Most Overhyped Books That Absolutely Did Not Live Up to the Hype
Sorry, but your favorite book might be on this list
Your January Freebie Is Here: The 2026 Reading Challenge & Book Planner
Track every book, page, and life-changing quote this year. (Members get this free.)
 • Karen Rodriguez
Classic Books Sorted by Which Life Crisis They'll Actually Help With
Forget arbitrary must-read lists. Here's what to read based on what you're going through right now.
 • Karen Rodriguez
The Dinner Party Survival Guide: Faking Your Way Through 15 Famous Classics
We all lie about books. Here's your survival guide.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Stop Following These 7 Reading "Rules" (They're Classist Gatekeeping, Not Real Advice)
If someone's judging your reading habits, they're telling on themselves, not you
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10 "Easy" Modern Books That Are Secretly Harder Than War & Peace
After my post roasting 40 classics went viral (and deeply offended the Internet), I got a DM that stopped me cold:
 • Karen Rodriguez
The Cozy Winter Classics That Aren't A Christmas Carol (Because You've Already Read It)
Your fireside reading list for December—zero Scrooge required.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Your 2025 Freebies & A Thank You
A Little Game (Can You Guess My Favorite Classic?)
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If You Love Stranger Things, These Classic Books Will Absolutely Ruin You (In a Good Way)
Small towns. Big secrets. Creeping dread. The classics that live one step away from the Upside Down.
 • Karen Rodriguez
You Don’t Hate Classics. You’re Just Reading Them Wrong.
This month’s members-only freebie: two reading paths, the “DNF permission framework,” and a plan you’ll actually follow.
 • Karen Rodriguez

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📚 The Bookish Advent Calendar: 25 Days of Reading Magic
Your daily bookish activity challenge—December 1-25
 • Karen Rodriguez
DNF Is a Strategy: Trade Guilt for Curiosity
Let go of guilt, honor your attention, and let unfinished books guide you toward the stories that truly matter.
 • Karen Rodriguez
This Is Not a Reading Hack. It’s a Soul Practice.
20 thoughtful AI prompts to deepen your experience with classic books—no skimming, no spoilers, just soul.
 • Karen Rodriguez
What to Do When You Can’t Focus on the Books You Want to Read
No, you’re not lazy. No, you don’t need another tracker. Here’s what’s really happening—and how to read again with ease.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Read These 10 Free Classics Before You Buy Another Book
How to Own the World’s Greatest Books for Free—And Actually Read Them
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Why Slow Readers Often Finish the Greatest Books
Forget speed. Read better, deeper, and more beautifully.
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Why You Keep Buying Books You’ll Never Read—and How to Finally Change That
✨ You’re not alone—over 50% of your book pile may be unread (and growing).
 • Karen Rodriguez
10 Classic Novels, 10 Songs: Let’s build this summer playlist together.
You pick the book, I’ll find the song. Plus July's freebie for paid subscribers!
 • Karen Rodriguez
7 Beloved Classics You Can Read in a Single Day
Short on time, big on meaning: these unforgettable reads fit into your busiest weekend.
 • Karen Rodriguez
6 Classic Books That Will Keep You Up All Night
Riveting reads that blend literary elegance with nail-biting intrigue.
 • Karen Rodriguez
10 Classics, 10 Secret Identities: What Your Favorite Novel Says About Your Soul (and Your Next Read)
Your bookshelf is basically a mood ring. Let’s decode it.
 • Karen Rodriguez
Charles Dickens: The Man Who Wrote the 19th Century
📚 Literary Fancy | Author Deep Dive
 • Karen Rodriguez
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