Hello lovely people,

It’s been two years since we started building a community of book lovers from around the world. And now, Books Are Our Superpower is the largest repository on Medium for book-related articles with 14,500+ followers and 800+ writers.

You might have come across Books Are Our Superpower on Discord or Twitter, and would have read our articles as well. Either way, you’ve been a part of our journey.

And now, it’s time to take our relationship to the next level.

After interacting with some of you, we’ve been convinced that it’s time to do something unique for the BAOS community.

And so, we at Books Are Our Superpower are organizing our first-ever bookcon.

Here’s what you can expect from the bookcon

From how we see it, there’s a gap in book conferences. Right now, almost all of them are either too expensive to join, held in some far-off country, or cover difficult topics that are only relevant to writers.

We would rather focus on the most important part of the community: you, the reader. And make it as accessible as possible for as many of you to join.

To make that happen, the talks at our conference will address some essential aspects of being a reader and writer. These will help you in making some valuable friendships with readers all over the world and learning what it means to be a published author.

We are looking to bring readers and writers with unique experiences to share their stories.

If you have a unique story to share, like how you grew your BookTube channel, how you started self-publishing, how you taught yourself book marketing, or how the books you read influenced your journey, we would love to have you as a speaker. Please fill out your details here.

We welcome talks on anything related to reading, writing, and your personal experience with books that can help our community.

What’s the networking event about?

You can talk to 1000+ book lovers, writers, and readers from all over the world. You can hop on 5-minute one-on-one call and extend the call to have a longer conversation. Or you can join a community room and hang out with several readers speaking about their favorite books.

We have rooms on-

• Fantasy
• YA fiction
• Romance (Straight and Queer)
• Historical fiction
• Memoir
• Non-fiction and self-help

….and so much more.

This would be a wonderful opportunity to meet reading enthusiasts from across the world with similar goals with whom you can collaborate for readathons, book exchanges, or simply share your passion for reading.

After all, your net worth equals your network, and this can be an excellent chance to expand yours.

We’re looking for sponsors!

If you would like to sponsor our event, please fill in your details here.

Since several writers, readers, and book influencers will be attending the event, this is a great opportunity to build more brand awareness and attract potential clients or employees.

The event will be held in September 2022. We’ll let you know the exact details by email super soon once the speakers are finalized.

The book conference cum networking event is going to be a blast for reading enthusiasts. If you’re looking for a book-related side hustle, a paid reviewing opportunity, or just want to build powerful connections in the reading world, this is where you need to be.

Looking forward to having active participation from you. If you have any suggestions for us, feel free to reply to this email or leave a comment and we’ll get back to you.

With lots of love,
Editorial team
Books Are Our Superpower

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Writing is a complicated but fascinating process that is relevant for various life situations. Your ability to naturally string words together would help you finish an essay or a research paper from scratch for a college assignment, write a review for a particular service or a website, create a resume to get a job in a nice company, or simply indulge in a hobby. No wonder that people are so interested in the writing process, and quite a few books focus on writers’ experiences. Let’s take a look at the best examples of fiction about authors and enjoy the wide selection of witty, exciting, and fascinating books in English.

“Little Women” by Louisa May Alcott

An unforgettable classic, Alcott’s well-known novel Little Women proceeds to capture the minds and hearts of the audience by vivid depictions of young girls growing up. One of the protagonists, Josephine March, is overflowing with creativity and her dream to become a writer makes readers cheer for her success.

The book’s literary value is undeniable, and despite its age, it captivates you much more than many books written in more recent times. The characters feel so alive and uniquely human that you wouldn’t be surprised to meet them in real life, and the long plot focused on coming of age and developing as an individual is absolutely delightful.

“The Book of Joe” by Jonathan Tropper

The Book of Joe got so many positive reviews for a reason — witty and honest, it makes you think and feel, leaving a long wistful aftertaste. The book considers the possibility and importance of second chances as it walks you through the story of Joe Goffman, an author of a bestseller who has to return to his small hometown.

The only problem is that he depicted everyone in the least favorable light in his book, and now his relatives and former classmates don’t even want to speak to him. The Book of Joe will make you laugh and cry as it combines its intelligent observations with fun and wit that explain the work’s success in the UK, USA and worldwide.

“Wonder Boys” by Michael Chabon

Funny and quirky, Wonder Boys focuses on a Grady Tripp, suffering from writer’s block and personal problems, and one of his students, who is obsessed with the strangest ideas of self-destruction. The book demonstrates its characters from all points of view, allowing the reader to see all their changes and traits, from the silliest to the most beautiful. Wonder Boys combines the uplifting hilarity with hope and belief, and when you finally reach the last page, all you want to do is open the book again and relieve this wondrous experience.

This story is quite inspiring, so after reading it you may wish to explore your creativity through writing custom academic papers, essays on a free topic, and fiction works. However, sometimes you still hesitate about your writing abilities or want to ensure that your work is perfect. The best solution in such a case would be to use expert assistance from specialized services and buy a cheap and personalized paper online from an essay writing help provider such as CustomWritings. After placing an order in one of such companies, you will receive a top quality academic text created by professional essay writers to be used as an example to check for any mistakes.

“Commonwealth” by Ann Patchett

Commonwealth ambitiously spans fifty decades, reflecting the lives of two families and how seemingly small and chance events can influence and shape years to come. When Franny Keating tells the story of her family shenanigans to a highly renowned writer, it becomes a base for a book’s plot, forcing other characters to face their feelings. Patchett explores connections between people and in equal measures mixes romance, humor, and sadness.

The characters are vividly drawn and diverse, and their reactions feel genuine and realistic, so you can’t help but become immersed in their struggles.

“You Should Have Known” by Jean Hanff Korelitz

A fascinating and thought-provoking thriller You Should Have Known rightfully takes its place on the list of best books about writers. Full of twists and revelations, the book forces the audience to hold their breath on each page and does not let go until the very end. In the beginning, Grace Reinhart Sachs seems to have it all — a loving family, a job, and a life filled with pleasantly familiar routines. She even plans to publish her own book called You Should Have Known about the behavior of men.

However, suddenly her life is overturned when a chain of horrible events changes everything, demonstrating that she didn’t heed her own advice. The plot is enthralling and original, making you unable to put the book away from the first pages.

“How I Became a Famous Novelist” by Steve Hely

If you are an aspiring writer, you will indeed find the plot of this book relatable — after all, who doesn’t sometimes dream of reaching literary success and becoming a center of attention? For Pete Tarslaw, his success became a complete surprise, as all he wanted from his writing was money and personal revenge.

This story hilariously explores the literary world and combines unrestrained hilarity with sudden affection and wonder before books and those who sincerely love them. Such an approach will warm your heart and make you laugh simultaneously, as the book slowly reveals its brilliance from the first page to the last.

“The Year We Turned Forty” by Liz Fenton and Lisa Steinke

Books about writers often focus on everyday reality, but they don’t shy away from some fascinating fantasy stuff. The Year We Turned Forty brings a pinch of time travel and future changing into a familiar world, creating an exciting storyline that makes you devour page after page to learn what happens next. The book depicts the story of three best friends, one of whom, Gabriela, has built a successful career in the publishing world at the expense of having a child and close family.

The book’s magical premise makes it even more reliable — after all, who didn’t want to change something in their past to fix their present and future?

All these books about writers reveal all the complex aspects of their profession, demonstrating their lives through different perspectives. Reading them will help you understand the possibilities and challenges of a professional writer’s life, which is especially interesting if you are thinking about pursuing the same path or are simply interested in this particular occupation.

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