Cole Hediger

Jan 14, 2025 | bookstr.com | Cole Hediger

I’ve always enjoyed books, as I’m sure all of those who are part of the bookish community have, too. The touch and feel of a book, the art, the story — these are aspects of reading that are cherished by so many. What we’re not always aware of is the amount of hands that work on the pages we flip through. The reality is that books are more than authors. Many departments are required to bring a manuscript to bookshelves. These individuals work from the editorial department to marketing to design.

Jan 8, 2025 | bookstr.com | Cole Hediger

Ah, yes! The Fault In Our Stars! The story that has long left readers in tears and heartbreak but has yet guided many of us through our teenage years. The story, so incredibly well done and unique, provides insight into the often difficult times that life brings on. The Fault In Our Stars was originally published in January 2012, written by YouTuber John Green.

Jan 7, 2025 | bookstr.com | Cole Hediger

Books, as we traditionally understand them, are ink on pages. However, this simple storytelling production isn’t the most inclusive format for writing. Yes, the paperbacks and hardbacks we are familiar with leave out many people when telling their stories. The question is, what is an inclusive text, and who needs it? Inclusive printing includes braille and audiobooks.

Dec 10, 2024 | bookstr.com | Cole Hediger

The Choice Awards on Goodreads has been going for 15 years. The event is a way for readers to vote and appreciate their favorite books of the year. Through Goodreads, readers can vote to for a winner in a variety of categories. This year, voting started in November for the 2024 selection. Just recently, the official list of winners was released!How To End A Love Story brings a new voice to the author scene (in more ways than one). Yulin Kuang debuted her first novel this year.

Dec 5, 2024 | bookstr.com | Cole Hediger

Instead of turning to educators, writers, psychologists, oftentimes those seeking to ban books turn to personal faith and ideologies. It’s simple to see in the pattern developed through these seemingly consistent bans that a very specific voice is being pushed as acceptable. That voice is white and straight. With over a thousand books being banned every year since 2020, PEN America found that 22% of banned books touched on race and racism.