When it comes to reading, there’s a whole world of possibilities beyond just grabbing a book off the shelf and reading it. Here at What We Reading, we absolutely love talking about all things books! Our blog posts cover a range of topics, from how books are made to our process for selecting the stories we read. So why not check out our What We Reading blog and join in the conversation? We can’t wait to hear what you think!
Reading Challenge Ideas: How To Track Your Reading In 2025
From bingo cards to sharing around social media, check out these reading challenge ideas!
What Is Literary Fiction? A Complete Beginner’s Guide
Check out our complete guide to what makes a book literary fiction
right here!
What Makes A Book Truly Unputdownable?
What makes a book unputdownable? Check out the best strategies, common pitfalls to avoid and examples here!
Can You Guess The Book From Its Opening Line?
Can you identify some of the most famous opening lines in books? Check out our book opening line quiz!
9 Fictional Bars, Cafes And Bookstores We Wish Were Real
From cosy bookshops to fictional bars promising adventure, check out the best fictional hangouts!
Pros And Cons Of Reading Multiple Books At Once
Matching reads to your mood to the dangers of burnout, check out our take on reading multiple books at once!
10 Book Tropes We Secretly Love (And Hate)
From enemies-to-lovers to chosen one prophecies, check out the book tropes we love and hate here!
Why Cosy Mysteries Are Taking Over The Book World
Check out why cosy mysteries are so popular within the reading world here!
How To Read More Books This Year Without Feeling Overwhelmed
From setting reading goals to learning how to dnf stories, check out how to read more books!
Thought-Provoking Book Club Questions For The Silent Patient
Check out the best book club questions for Alex Michaelides’ The Silent Patient here!
Top Reads 2024: Our Picks For The Best Books Of The Year
From dystopian novels to dark academia thrillers, check out our favourite books from 2024!
Best Book Club Questions For Tom Lake By Ann Patchett
A poignant reflection on motherhood, check out the best book club questions for Tom Lake!
The Secret Behind Great Book Club Picks
From controversial topics to catering for everyone’s tastes, check out the secret behind great book club picks!
Are You A Mood Reader? 10 Books For Every Reading Mood
From lighthearted rom-coms to gripping thrillers, check out the best books for every reading mood!
Unpacking The Secret History: 19 Must-Ask Questions for Your Book Club
Check out the best book club questions for The Secret History here!
8 Best Books That Should Be Movies
From sweeping fantasy sagas to gripping psychological thrillers, check out the best books that should be movies here!
Behind The Bookshelves: How Readers Organise Their Collections
Check out the best book organisation ideas for your bookshelf here at What We Reading!
10 Bookish Habits That Only Avid Readers Will Understand
From reorganising your bookshelves to hoarding bookmarks, check out the best bookish habits!