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# Elgee Writes

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## Posts
- [SEO for Bloggers (2026): The Systems That Built 3.4 Million Impressions](https://elgeewrites.com/seo-for-a-book-blogger-things-you-can-do-today/): I built 3.4M organic impressions across 15 years of blogging with zero paid ads. Here is the exact checklist, the real GSC data, and the free Google Sheets template I use
- [The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/paris-apartment-lucy-foley-book-review/): Have you read The Paris Apartment by Lucy Foley? What other contemporary murder mysteries worked well for you? Have you read anything else from Foley? Let us talk.
- [The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/death-of-vivek-oji-by-akwaeke-emezi-book-review/): Have you read The Death of Vivek Oji by Akwaeke Emezi? What other books completely wrecked you, recently? Let us talk.
- [10 must-have things on your coaching business website to improve conversions](https://elgeewrites.com/must-have-things-coaching-business-website-conversions/): Who are your favorite coaches? How did you find their websites? Did I miss any of the must-have things on a coaching websites? Let us talk.
- [The Girls I’ve Been – Summary & Review: A YA Thriller Must-Read](https://elgeewrites.com/girls-ive-been-by-tess-sharpe-book-review-netflix/): Looking for a fast-paced YA thriller with morally grey characters? Read my review of Tess Sharpe's The Girls I've Been before the Netflix adaptation drops.
- [Chess Story by Stefan Zweig: Plot Summary & Novella Review](https://elgeewrites.com/book-review-chess-story/): Looking for an introduction to literary fiction? Check out my complete review and summary of Chess Story by Stefan Zweig, a brilliant psychological tale of survival.
- [8 Benefits of journaling for writers](https://elgeewrites.com/benefits-of-journaling-for-writers/): Do you like journaling for writers? Or have you given up writing a journal because of the pressure? What are your methods?
- [55+ Instagram story ideas for business](https://elgeewrites.com/55-instagram-story-ideas-for-your-business/): Do you ever get stuck for want of Instagram story ideas for your business? How often do you post on Instagram stories? Let us talk.
- [6 Important Google analytics metrics to track (KPIs) (tips to improve)](https://elgeewrites.com/important-google-analytics-metrics-kpis-to-track-how-to-improve/): Here are the Google Analytics metrics (KPIs) and numbers that you should watch out for on your dashboard. Which is your favorite? Let us talk
- [Marketing strategies for small businesses & entrepreneurs](https://elgeewrites.com/marketing-strategies-tips-small-businesses-entrepreneurs-content-writing/): Here are a few marketing techniques and tips to consider, especially if you are a small business owner or an entrepreneur. Which of these marketing strategies do you focus? Let us talk.
- [8 Common grammar mistakes to avoid while writing](https://elgeewrites.com/common-grammar-mistakes-to-avoid-writing/): Does writing seem daunting to you? For most people, writing doesn't comes naturally. Here are few most common grammar mistakes in writing that even writers miss. I hope the list help you to avoid them and help you write like a pro!
- [The Justice by Nikhil Khasnabish – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/justice-by-nikhil-khasnabish-assam-india-book-review/): Have you read The Justice by Nikhil Khasnabish? What other books can you suggest that are written by survivors of rape and sexual assault?
- [Juniper Lemon’s Happiness Index- A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/juniper-lemons-happiness-index-julie-israel-book-review/): Have you read Juniper Lemon's Happiness Index by Julie Israel? Can you suggest other YA books that deal with grief and loss of a sibling?
- [November 9 by Colleen Hoover: Full Summary, Plot Twist & Honest Review](https://elgeewrites.com/november-9-colleen-hoover-book-review/): Looking for a November 9 summary or want the ending explained? Here is a complete spoiler-free summary, a breakdown of the plot twist, and an honest review of the controversy
- [20+ Amazing Books on World War 2](https://elgeewrites.com/20-amazing-books-on-world-war-2/): Which of these books on World war 2 have you read and loved? Do you have a favorite WW2 fiction/non fiction? Let us chat.
- [Invest in yourself: 12 ways to improve your life](https://elgeewrites.com/invest-in-yourself-ways-improve-your-life-quality/): How do you invest in yourself to become the best version of yourself? What small changes in your lifestyle that created a huge impact?
- [Dumplin’ by Julie Murphy- A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/dumplin-julie-murphy-book-review-fat-rep-body-positive/): Have you read Dumplin' by Julie Murphy? What are your other favorite books that talk about body positivity? Let us talk.
- [Boy Who Steals Houses, The by CG Drew – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/boy-who-steals-houses-cg-drew-paperfury-book-review/): Have you read The Boy Who Steals Houses by C G Drew? What other Young adult books that work well older aged audiences too? Let us talk.
- [Lies We Bury by Elle Marr – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/lies-we-bury-by-elle-marr-book-review/): Have you read Lies We Bury by Elle Marr? Do comparative titles work for you? What are you currently reading? Let us talk.
- [Beach Read by Emily Henry – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/beach-read-by-emily-henry-book-review/): Have you read Beach Read by Emily Henry? What is your most recent romance read that you loved? What other books about writing that you love?
- [120+ Hashtags for bookstagram to boost your reach right now!](https://elgeewrites.com/120-hashtags-for-bookstagram-boost-your-reach/): How do you choose your hashtags for bookstagram? Do you have an Instagram account specifically for books/reading and writing? Let's talk.
- [Before the Coffee Gets Cold – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/before-the-coffee-gets-cold-time-travel-japan-review/): Have you read Before the Coffee Gets Cold by Toshikazu Kawaguchi? What are your favorite Japanese literature that you read recently?
- [Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/sharp-objects-by-gillian-flynn-amy-adams-hbo-book-review/): Have you Sharp Objects by Gillian Flynn? What other books of Flynn have you enjoyed? Have you watched the adaptation of the book?
- [5 tips to working with beta readers](https://elgeewrites.com/5-tips-to-working-with-beta-readers/): Have you worked with beta readers before? Or have you acted as one yourself? Let us know about your beta reader experiences.
- [The Duke and I by Julia Quinn (Bridgerton) – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/duke-and-i-julia-quinn-bridgerton-book-review/): Have you read The Duke and I by Julia Quinn? What do you think about the Bridgerton series on Netflix? What other Julia's books should I be reading? Let us talk.
- [My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/my-sister-the-serial-killer-by-oyinkan-braithwaite/): Have you read My Sister, the Serial Killer by Oyinkan Braithwaite? How did you like it? Do share me your book review if you have written one.
- [How to update old posts for better SEO ranking and more traffic](https://elgeewrites.com/how-to-update-old-posts-for-higher-seo-ranking-and-traffic/): How often do you update old posts? Have you seen any improvement in your organic traffic? What other blogging topics do you want to discuss.
- [Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/get-a-life-chloe-brown-by-talia-hibbert-a-book-review/): Is Get a Life, Chloe Brown by Talia Hibbert on your TBR? How did you like it? What was your latest romance read? Let us talk.
- [Where’d You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/whered-you-go-bernadette-by-maria-semple-a-book-review/): Have you read Where'd You Go, Bernadette by Maria Semple? How did it work for you? What are your favorite zany characters? Let us talk.
- [5 Classic romances to read for the Valentine’s Day](https://elgeewrites.com/classic-romances-to-read-this-valentines-day/): What do you think of the classic romances? How many have you read before? Does your reading habits change based on the season? Let us talk.
- [The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/vanishing-half-by-brit-bennett-book-review-hbo-series/): Have you read The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett? How did it fare for you? What are the other recent historical fiction that you liked?
- [In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/in-a-holidaze-by-christina-lauren-groundhog-book-review/): Have you read In a Holidaze by Christina Lauren? What are your favorite holiday romance reads? Do you often try to read based on seasons?
- [Perfect book quotes for Instagram captions](https://elgeewrites.com/book-quotes-for-instagram-captions/): Do you use book quotes for Instagram captions? What other bookish topics do you talk about on your social media? Let us chat.
- [Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia- A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/mexican-gothic-silvia-moreno-garcia-book-review/): Have you read Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia? What's your first read of 2021? What's your favorite horror book set in the 1950s?
- [2021 plans: What to expect of me](https://elgeewrites.com/2021-plans-and-action-what-to-expect/): What are your reading and blogging plans like? Do you engage in a yearly planning process? Tell me more about your 2021 plans. Let us chat.
- [Year in review: Most popular posts of 2020](https://elgeewrites.com/year-in-review-most-popular-posts-of-2020/): Did your favorite posts get a spot on my popular posts of 2020? What do you think are the factors that can get a post to viral? Let's chat.
- [Join the Comment 4 Comment Challenge 2021!](https://elgeewrites.com/join-the-comment-4-comment-challenge-2021/): Have you signed for the Comment 4 Comment Challenge 2021 edition? Were you part of the past years' challenges? Let us chat.
- [Bullet journal ideas for books and reading](https://elgeewrites.com/bullet-journal-ideas-for-books-and-reading/): Do you use BuJo to track your reading? How do you keep up with your reading challenges? Which is your favorite bullet journal idea?
- [The Silent Patient Summary & Review: Is the Plot Twist Worth It?](https://elgeewrites.com/silent-patient-alex-michaelides-book-review-mystery/): A fast-paced murder mystery with an explosive climax. Read my complete summary and review of The Silent Patient, including my thoughts on that twist
- [8 Powerful Quotes from The Great Gatsby that I love](https://elgeewrites.com/powerful-quotes-from-the-great-gatsby/): Have you watched or read the classic The Great Gatsby? Which of these quotes from The Great Gatsby hit you hard? Let us chat.
- [Ziggy, Stardust and Me – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/ziggy-stardust-and-me-book-review/): Have you read Ziggy, Stardust and Me by James Brandon? What other books will you recommend on the subject? Let us talk.
- [35+ New year’s resolution ideas to inspire you](https://elgeewrites.com/new-years-resolution-ideas-to-inspire/): Do you do resolutions anymore? Are any of yours on my New Year's resolution ideas list? Which are your favorites? Let us chat.
- [Finding a beta reader for your project](https://elgeewrites.com/finding-a-beta-reader-for-your-project-where-to-find/): Do you work with betareader?s What is on your list of where to find beta readers? What are your tips for finding a beta reader? Let us talk.
- [Anxious people by Fredrik Backman – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/anxious-people-by-fredrik-backman-a-book-review/): Have you read Anxious People by Fredrik Backman? What is your favorite book from Backman's? What are you currently reading? Let us talk.
- [Ten must-read books for middle schoolers](https://elgeewrites.com/must-read-books-for-middle-schoolers-tweens/): Do you have a favorite middle schooler book that I missed? What will be an addition to this list book recommendations for tweens? Let's chat.
- [Under a Painted Sky – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/under-a-painted-sky-stacey-lee-book-review-diverse/): Have you read Under a Painted Sky by Stacey Lee? Did you love it and why? What are the other historical fictions that you loved recently?
- [What Should You Read Next?: Quiz](https://elgeewrites.com/what-should-you-read-next-quiz-books/): Do you like bookish quizzes? What should you read next? Have you read these books and how did you like them? Let us talk.
- [The Murder of Roger Ackroyd – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/murder-of-roger-ackroyd-agatha-christie-review/): Have you read The Murder of Roger Ackroyd by Agatha Christie? What is your favorite murder case by Agatha Christie?Let us talk.
- [The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/jane-austen-society-natalie-jenner-review/): Have you read The Jane Austen Society by Natalie Jenner? Do you know any other book that is based on a book club? Let us talk.
- [I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/i-wish-you-all-the-best-mason-deaver-book-review-nonbinary-enby/): Have you read I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver? What other books have you read with a NB/nonbinary/enby lead? Let's talk.
- [Social media for authors – Tips to build your online presence](https://elgeewrites.com/social-media-for-authors-tips-to-build-your-online-presence/): What social media platformsyou can't do without? What do you think are the problems when it comes to social media for authors? Let us talk.
- [10 Best books for your book club](https://elgeewrites.com/best-books-for-book-club-recommendations/): What are your contenders for the "Best books for your book club" list? Which book kept your book club conversations going on and on? Let us talk.
- [The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/kinship-of-secrets-by-eugenia-kim-book-review-korean-war/): Have you read The Kinship of Secrets by Eugenia Kim? Can you recommend some books set in a war background? Let us talk.
- [Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/red-at-the-bone-by-jacqueline-woodson-a-book-review/): Have you read Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson? What other hyped books that have lived up to your expectations recently? Let us talk.
- [The Extraordinaries by T J Klune – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/the-extraordinaries-by-t-j-klune-a-book-review/): Have you read The Extraordinaries by T J Klune? What was the book that you recently read that blew your mind? Let us talk.
- [The Guest List by Lucy Foley – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/guest-list-lucy-foley-book-review-murder-mystery/): Have you read The Guest List by Lucy Foley? What other contemporary murder mysteries worked well for you? Let us talk.
- [Where the Crawdads Sing – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/where-the-crawdads-sing-a-book-review/): Reading a pretty hyped up book has its own disadvantages, mainly the pressure to like it because everyone else did. But did Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens pass the test for me? Let's get on to the book review shall we?
- [20 Inspiring feminist quotes about women power and women](https://elgeewrites.com/20-inspiring-feminist-quotes-about-women-power-and-women/): It is the year 2020, and I still know some people, including women, who are not comfortable calling themselves feminists, because some how they identify women power means male bashing. Here are some inspiring quotes about women power from strong women that might change your opinion!
- [10 Books with witches to make the best of Halloween!](https://elgeewrites.com/books-with-witches-to-make-best-of-halloween/): What are your favorite books with witches that you love? Do you pick books according to the seasons and holidays? Let us talk.
- [Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/ayesha-at-last-by-uzma-jalaluddin-a-book-review/): You all know how exciting it is for me to read a Pride and Prejudice retelling. Especially since I heard it was about Indians Muslims settled in Canada, I had wanted to check this one. So can we talk about Ayesha At Last by Uzma Jalaluddin?
- [A typical day of a book blogger – Blogging schedule](https://elgeewrites.com/typical-day-for-a-book-blogger-blog-schedule/): Here is my typical day as a book blogger to inspire and help you make your own blog schedule that works.
- [Coincidence of Coconut Cake, The – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/coincidence-of-coconut-cake-book-review/): Have you read The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert? What other books will you recommend that talks so much of food? Let us talk.
- [Create a blogging schedule that you’ll actually stick to](https://elgeewrites.com/create-a-blogging-schedule-that-you-will-stick-to-blogging-consistently/): How hard is it for you to create a blogging schedule that you'll stick to? What are the challenges you face when you make one? Let us talk.
- [Virgin River by Robyn Carr – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/virgin-river-by-robyn-carr-book-review/): Virgin River by Robyn Carr is the book chosen for the month of Aug'20 by Maureen's book club and it is the first book of the club too. The Netflix series adaptation is already out and I hear it is good. Let's see how the book turned out for me, alright?
- [Self doubts: How to overcome the impostor syndrome](https://elgeewrites.com/self-doubts-how-to-overcome-the-impostor-syndrome/): How often do you get self doubts? What are your ideas to overcome the impostor syndrome? Do you believe in fake it till you make it? Let us chat.
- [Choose the ideal beta reader: Qualities to look for](https://elgeewrites.com/choose-the-ideal-beta-reader-qualities-to-look-for/): Finding your ideal beta reader might seem to be daunting task, especially if it were your first time using the services of a professional beta reader. Let us talk about some of the qualities that you might want to look while you choose the ideal beta reader for your next manuscript.
- [The Henna Artist by Alka Joshi: Plot Summary & Book Review](https://elgeewrites.com/henna-artist-by-alka-joshi-book-review/): A complete review of Alka Joshi's The Henna Artist. Discover why this historical fiction novel set in 1950s Jaipur didn't quite live up to the hype for me.
- [5 Reasons why you can’t stick to a blog schedule](https://elgeewrites.com/reasons-why-you-cant-stick-to-a-blog-schedule/): You have made the plans and post schedules for the blog. You have great ideas for new posts. You are ready to soar high and make blogging successful. But why does your enthusiasm wane and you struggle to stick to the blog schedule in the long run?
- [Sittaford Mystery, The: A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/sittaford-mystery-by-agatha-christie-book-review/): Do you read mystery thrillers? If you do, you will understand my frustrations about being able to guess the culprit in the first few chapters. But when you are reading a book by Christie, you don't have to fear. So how did The Sittaford Mystery by Agatha Christie fare on my scale?
- [Amazing benefits of waking up early: 5 tips that work](https://elgeewrites.com/benefits-of-waking-up-early-5-tips-that-work/): What does your morning look like? How early do you wake up? And what are the other benefits of waking up early, according to you? Let us talk.
- [Importance of blogging consistently: Do you need a blog schedule?](https://elgeewrites.com/importance-blogging-consistently-blog-schedule/): Do you have a blogging schedule? What are your struggles when it comes to blogging consistently? What are your success parameters as a book blogger? Let us talk.
- [Me and Earl and the Dying Girl: A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/me-and-earl-and-the-dying-girl-book-review/): I generally am not a fan of books about a chronically ill person aka Sick-lit, especially when it comes to young adult books. It has been done so many times and I am just tired of it. Yet, I picked up Me and Earl and the Dying Girl by Jesse Andrews, all thanks to the gorgeous cover. How it fare on my scale? Read to know more.
- [Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/homegoing-by-yaa-gyasi-book-review/): Have you ever picked up a book, and within minutes you know that it is going to stay with you for a long time? One such book for me would be Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi. Read my book review of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi to know how it fared for me.
- [An update about Pinterest and the week that went by: Sunday Musings #85](https://elgeewrites.com/update-pinterest-and-weekly-wrap-up/): A little while ago I remember worrying about my falling Pinterest statistics and I found that it was happening to many other bloggers too. Not all of them, but a select few.
- [How to feel better about yourself: 7 Tips to help you right away!](https://elgeewrites.com/how-to-feel-better-about-yourself-tips-to-help-right-away/): It is quite easy to get bogged by all these negativity, but hey, we can't give in, can we? So here are a few tips on how to feel better about yourself even on your bad days #emotionalwellbeing #Mentalhealthmatters
- [35+ questions to ask beta readers](https://elgeewrites.com/questions-to-ask-beta-readers/): Have you ever used a beta reading service and before? If you are a reviewer, can you think of any other questions that might help you decide if a book works for you or not? Let us talk.
- [Sadie by Courtney Summers- A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/sadie-by-courtney-summers-a-book-review/): How do you choose between an engaging plot and a compelling writing, if you can have only one of them? Tough call, right? Welcome to my hell and with that thought in your mind let us review Sadie by Courtney Summers.
- [15+ motivational quotes about productivity and time management](https://elgeewrites.com/motivational-quotes-productivity-time-management/): As many techniques and hacks you learn to improve our productivity and life in general, it more or less boils down to one thing: are you motivated enough to follow them? So here are some motivational quotes about productivity and time management to kick your butt nudge you in the right direction.
- [Balancing social media and blogging: How to stay sane?](https://elgeewrites.com/balancing-social-media-and-blogging-how-to-stay-sane/): How do you keep balancing social media and blogging content? Does it ever get overwhelming for you? What does your social media schedule look like? Let us talk.
- [Daisy Jones & The Six – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/daisy-jones-six-taylor-jenkins-reid-book-review/): I picked Daisy Jones & The Six mainly because Bookstagrammers kept posting raving reviews about it. Despite being recommended to pick the audiobook, I picked the physical copy. Did I make the right choice? Let us check how did that turn out for me, shall we?
- [Can You Find The Famous Authors: Quiz](https://elgeewrites.com/can-find-the-famous-authors-from-their-books-quiz/): You thought my last quiz (Find The Name Of The Authors) was easy? Well I come prepared this time. I am warning my third edition of find the famous authors from their books is gonna be tougher.
- [10 things I wish I knew when I started blogging](https://elgeewrites.com/things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-blogging/): Last week, Wordpress reminded me that it has been four years since I signed up and that got me thinking about the things I wish I knew when I started blogging.
- [Normal People by Sally Rooney – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/normal-people-by-sally-rooney-book-review/): Have you read a book that makes you an emotional fur ball and then climaxes with an open ending? Do you love or hate such a book? Let us talk about Normal People by Sally Rooney, shall we?
- [Paid to Proofread: Indie Guest Post](https://elgeewrites.com/paid-to-proofread-sue-gilad-author-guest-post/): It has been a hot minute since I had my last guest post by an indie author, right? But don't worry, I am not going to make you wait any longer, for we have Sue Gilad writing about "Paid to Proofread", which happens to be her book's name as well. Let us get reading shall we?
- [Time Audit: Track to manage your time (Free Template)](https://elgeewrites.com/time-audit-track-manage-your-time-free-template/): Have you heard time audit as a time management tool? How do you track and manage your time? What are the activities that take most of your time? Let us talk.
- [What’s a successful blog to you?](https://elgeewrites.com/what-successful-blog-measure-ways/): Despite your claims that you want to just blog for fun, I am sure all of us want to have a successful blog, deep down. When I started as a full time book blogger, all I wanted was publishers to look my site and send me free books. That is what success meant to me, then.
- [The Bride test by Helen Hoang- A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/the-bride-test-by-helen-hoang-a-book-review/): Did his mother's plan work? Can Esme win Khai's heart and more importantly, understand why he is not like everyone else? Is he really not like everyone else? Read The bride test by Helen Hoang to find out more.
- [How to finish what you start: Stop being a serial starter](https://elgeewrites.com/how-to-finish-what-you-start-unfinished-projects/): Do you often start projects/habits/hobbies passionately, and then leave them unfinished and unforgotten? Been there, done that. But what matters is do you do this too often? If yes, what are you doing to finish what you start - be it a new personal project, a business or a hobby?
- [Book blogging is more than ‘just for fun’](https://elgeewrites.com/benefits-book-blogging-more-than-just-for-fun/): Earlier I spoke about how book blogging is so unlike other blogging niches and how we book bloggers blog mainly for ourselves. While there is no harm in that, I feel disheartened when some book bloggers dismiss their work as "oh, I blog just for fun". My dear book bloggers, please stop doing that.
- [The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/poet-x-elizabeth-acevedo-book-review/): How religious are you and how interested were in God as a teen? Our experiences may vary and sometimes our family gets a huge say in these things. There are things that we all have in common and then there are some gaps. The Poet X by Elizabeth Acevedo talks a lot about religion and faith in these lines. Let us get on to my review, shall we?
- [How to be more productive in life: 8 Tips to getting things done](https://elgeewrites.com/how-to-be-more-productive-in-life-getting-things-done/): What are your tricks to be more productive in general and getting things done? Do you ever feel the slump and how do you get out of it? Let us talk
- [Can beta readers steal your work?](https://elgeewrites.com/can-beta-readers-steal-your-work-no-they-dont/): One of the major concerns for indie authors when hiring a beta reader is about the safety of their manuscript. Can beta readers steal my work? Will they publish my manuscript as theirs? Will they rip my beloved characters off me? These questions must plague your mind, and for right reasons. 
- [The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/unhoneymooners-by-christina-lauren/): What kinda books pull you out of a reading slump? A while ago, I read The Unhoneymooners by Christina Lauren when I was in a kinda slump and believe me, it worked. So let us get on with the review of The Unhoneymooners, shall we?
- [How using Instagram for books and reading changed my life](https://elgeewrites.com/how-instagram-for-books-reading-changed/): Are you on Instagram for books and reading and more importantly, are you following me? And has it affected your reading habits at all, or is it just me? I would love to hear from you, in the comment section. Let us talk.
- [Little Fires Everywhere – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/little-fires-everywhere-a-book-review/): Have you read Little Fires Everywhere? Do you usually like morally dubious characters? Read on for my review.
- [Bookish questions for your bookstagram](https://elgeewrites.com/bookish-questions-social-media-captions/): I am sure feeling lost when it comes to starting new conversations is pretty common - be it online or in real life. I hope these bookish questions would be help you kick start new topics. Let me know if these bookstagram questions are helpful.
- [The Flatshare by Beth O’Leary – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/the-flatshare-by-beth-oleary-a-book-review/): I picked The Flatshare by Beth O'Leary more than six months ago from the airport bookstore and carried it with me during my travels last year. But when I finally started reading it earlier this month, I knew it was a mistake.
- [Atomic Habits by James Clear: Full Book Summary & Chapter Notes](https://elgeewrites.com/summary-of-atomic-habits-james-clear/): (Disclaimer: This is just a book summary of Atomic Habits by James Clear to help other people who would not be able to read the entire book by themselves. These lines are taken from the book for academic purposes only. I am not posing as it is my work or my ideas. If you just want to grab a copy and build your own systems, Atomic Habits by James Clear).
- [Feeling overwhelmed with work – things to help you out](https://elgeewrites.com/feeling-overwhelmed-with-work-things-to-do/): Are you feeling overwhelmed with work aka the never ending to do lists and work that would not stop piling? You are not alone in this. Especially during this dire time, we are all juggling multiple roles at the same time and it takes a toll on us.
- [The Tattooist of Auschwitz – A book review](https://elgeewrites.com/tattooist-of-auschwitz-morris-review-ww-2-true-story/): Have you read the Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris? How did you like it? What other World War II books have you read? Let us talk.

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- [2024](https://elgeewrites.com/2024-2/): Gayathri loves reading, recommending books and talking about bookish things in real life. Her blog is just an extension of that habit. When she is not reading books or creating online content, she freelances as a beta reader. She lives currently in Dubai. 
- [Elgee Writes Home](https://elgeewrites.com/home-2/)
- [Home](https://elgeewrites.com/): I have spent 15 years learning what actually works, and I am documenting every insight at Elgee Writes, so you don't have to figure it out alone. I will be sharing what works for me and my clients: the frameworks, the actual data, and the honest-to-god truth about what it takes to make your content work harder than you do.
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- [Gayathri](https://elgeewrites.com/gayathri/): I write for individuals, big & small companies, videos, printed publications, Blogs, and  Apps. Sometimes I even help companies build their content strategy, drive SEO, and create their entire information architecture.
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- [About Elgee Writes](https://elgeewrites.com/about-elgee-writes/): Welcome to Elgee Writes. I am Gayathri and Elgee is what my friends call me. 
- [Beta reader Testimonials](https://elgeewrites.com/beta-reader-testimonial/): Thank you for your interest in my beta reading services!
- [2020 A to Z Reading Challenge](https://elgeewrites.com/2020-a-to-z-reading-challenge-status/): Current tally: 19/26A - Ayesha at Last by Uzma Jalaluddin
B - Bride Test, The by Helen Hoang
C - Coincidence of Coconut Cake, The by Amy E. Reichert
D - Daisy Jones & The Six by Taylor Jenkins Reid
E - Extraordinaries, The by Klune T.J
F - From Twinkle, with Love by Sandhya Menon
G - Guest List, The by Lucy Foley
H - How to Build a Heart by Maria Padian
I - I Wish You All the Best by Mason Deaver
J - Jane Austen Society, The by Natalie Jenner
K - Kinship of Secrets, The by Eugenia Kim L - Little Fires Everywhere by Celeste Ng
M - Mrs. Everything by Jennifer WeinerN - Normal People by Sally Rooney
O - One Day in December by Josie Silver
P - Poet X, The by Elizabeth Acevedo
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R - Red at the Bone by Jacqueline Woodson
S - Sittaford Mystery, The by Agatha Christie
T - Travelling Cat Chronicles, The by Hiro Arikawa, Philip Gabriel (Translator)
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V - Virgin River by Robyn Carr
W - Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens X
Y - Yes No Maybe So by Becky Albertalli, Aisha Saeed
ZCatch up some books that I read for the A to Z reading challenge!
- [A to Z Reading Challenge 2019](https://elgeewrites.com/a-to-z-reading-challenge-2019/):  
- [By Genre](https://elgeewrites.com/reviews-by-genre/): Here is a complete list of the books I have reviewed in this blog, sorted by author for easier use. The list consists of both copies I have received as review copies, ARCs as well as personal copies.Authors, publicists and publishers can contact me for requesting reviews at elgeereviews(@)gmail(.)com
- [A-Z Reading Challenge 2018](https://elgeewrites.com/a-z-reading-challenge-2018/):  
- [France](https://elgeewrites.com/france/)
- [Professional Beta reader for Hire – (Me)!](https://elgeewrites.com/who-am-i/hire-me-as-your-beta-reader/): have you spent too much time with your manuscript that you are overlooking something? That is where a professional beta reader comes through. Hire me!
- [OldHome](https://elgeewrites.com/home-old/): Head over to meet me
- [My Review Policy](https://elgeewrites.com/my-review-policy/): Please read my review policy for Elgee Writes before sending me review requests or copies of your published books.
- [About me](https://elgeewrites.com/who-am-i/): Thank you for visiting my site Elgee Writes, and I am Gayathri AKA Elgee. 
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- [Reviewed](https://elgeewrites.com/reviewed/)
- [By Title](https://elgeewrites.com/review-title/): Here is a complete list of the books I have reviewed in this blog, sorted alphabetically for easier use. The list consists of both copies I have received as review copies, ARCs as well as personal copies.
 
Authors, publicists and publishers can contact me for requesting reviews at elgeereviews(@)gmail(.)com
 
Got any questions? Read my review policy before you approach me.
- [By Author](https://elgeewrites.com/review-author/): Here is a complete list of the books I have reviewed in this blog, sorted by author for easier use. The list consists of both copies I have received as review copies, ARCs as well as personal copies.Authors, publicists and publishers can contact me for requesting reviews at elgeereviews(@)gmail(.)com Got any questions? Read my review policy before you approach me.