Welcome to The Bibliosmile
I get it. You’re stressed. You’re a slave to an endless to-do list, work a thankless nine-to-five job, and struggle to find time just to relax.
Gone are the days where you could cozy up with a good book for hours on end.
With two children under six and a thriving side business, I know how life can get in the way of your precious reading time.
To make matters worse:
When you finally do carve out time to pick up a book, the story is as bland as a wet sandwich.
What a waste!
That’s where I come in.
Here at The Bibliosmile, I connect stressed-out bookworms (that’s you!) with YA books that they won’t be able to stop smiling about (umm yes please!).
So if you love…
- YA books (even though you’re a little less Y and a bit more A)
- book lists that will make your overcrowded TBR cry for help
- no-fluff book blogging tips that actually bring results
…then you’ve come to the right place!
Meet The Girl Behind the Smile
Hiya, I’m Kat! I’m a YA reader turned award-winning book blogger now using my powers for good.
I’ve been known to mysteriously appear by chanting “The friends-to-lovers trope is far superior to the enemies-to-lovers trope” ten times under the full moon.
Besides reading, one of my favorite things to do is make people smile.
But the truth is…
Sometimes it’s really hard to keep smiling.
As somebody who struggles with depression and anxiety, I totally understand how the daily grind can suck the soul out of everything you love (even reading).
That’s exactly why I started The Bibliosmile—to help overwhelmed bookworms escape the stress of adulting and find joy in reading YA books.
So whether you love bone-chilling horror or fluffy rom-coms, let’s find a story that will make you say, “Ahhhh, now THAT was a good book!”
6 Fun(?) Facts About Me
I blogged for three years at a YA book blog called Novels & Waffles.
I’m a two-time winner of The Annual Book Blogger Awards, a symbol of peer recognition from over 450 book community members.
I’ve been featured on…
I taught English at the college level for two years.
I own a small business called Waffley Cute Designs—a design company that focuses on creating custom blog graphics for book bloggers.
I’m a certified content marketing strategist who has worked as a ghostwriter and a social media manager.
Here’s What You’ll Find on The Bibliosmile:
1. YA Book Lists for Your Every Mood
Nothing compares to that feeling you get when you finish a good book.
Spend more time reading books you love and less time waffling over what to read next with my comprehensive YA book lists.
What’s more: Sign up for my newsletter and get instant access to a free library (ooh I love those) of printer-friendly and easy-to-screenshot YA book lists made especially for indecisive readers just like you!
Here’s some of my favorite book lists to get you started:
- 26 YA Alice in Wonderland Retellings That Will Make You Lose Your Head
- 45 Magic Peter Pan Retellings that Will Make You Never Want to Grow Up
- 22 YA Robin Hood Retellings So Good They Should Be Outlawed
2. Book Reviews You Can Trust
Tired of wasting time and money on less-than-great books?
Check out my latest YA book reviews to get an honest look at whether or not a book is actually worth your time.
Here are some of my favorite YA books that I recommend to everyone:
- Blade of Secrets Review: I Am Begging You to Read Tricia Levenseller’s Explosive New YA Fantasy Series
- The Other Side of Perfect Review: 7 Big Reasons You Shouldn’t Miss Out On Mariko Turk’s Vibrant YA Debut
3. New YA Book Releases
Keeping up with all the latest YA news is enough to give anybody a massive headache.
I hate headaches.
Ditch the migraine and check out my list of the most anticipated 2022 YA book releases instead. See the hottest upcoming YA books for the entire year all in one convenient place!
I also host New Title Tuesday—a weekly meme where readers discuss (read: fangirl over) the most exciting book releases hitting the shelves each week.
What’s more: join my newsletter and get a downloadable list of all the 2022 YA releases you need on your TBR!
4. Personalized Reading Recommendations
I love getting book recommendations from my friends!
Don’t you?
That’s why I created this free 60-second quiz to help you choose which irresistible YA book you should read next!
From one friend to another 😉
5. The Best Book Blogging Tips
Can your friends never get you to shut up about books? Do books live in your mind rent-free?
Then why not start a book blog?
Check out my blogging tips for book bloggers to learn how to start a thriving book blogging business that refuses to stop growing.
What’s more:
Guest posting on other sites is an insanely effective way to kickstart your book blog.
Check out my Book Blog Guest Post Directory to instantly discover 40+ guest post opportunities for proactive book bloggers.
Need More Smiles?
Want to get a taste of what The Bibliosmile is all about?
Check out my YA book lists and latest book reviews to discover even more books that are sure to make you smile.
Here are some of my most popular posts to get you started:
