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Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Templates for July 2023
We’re going minimal this month with this month’s bookish digital wallpapers. As a self proclaimed Booktrovert, I know I’m not alone saying my favorite thing on a Friday night is staying home…
Choose Your Own Reading Adventure: Join Our Free, Fantasy Summer Reading Challenge
Happy Summer Solstice! If reading more this summer is a priority for you, consider this your official invite to the inaugural BAMTP Summer Reading Challenge!
An Ode to Books We’ll Probably Never See: The Future Library Project
This might be one of the coolest bookish things I’ve discovered in a long time (thanks to this TikTok, which then took me down a literary rabbit hole).
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Templates for June 2023
Summer is FINALLY here. Of course, I had to include a quote from our June casual buddy read, Warbreaker by Brandon Sanderson. I’m honestly so excited to read this standalone with the BAMTP community!
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds + Templates for May 2023
May’s bookish wallpaper freebies are here! We’re celebrating soem new and upcoming fantasy releases, as well as a recent sci-fi favorite! Spruce up your desktop or phone…it needs it.
Discover the Latest Generative AI Tool for Creating Incredible Fantasy Character Art
To give you an idea of what this generative AI tool is capable of, I've created a few (ok, more than a few!) pieces of art from some of my favorite fantasy series
Where to Buy Books Online After Book Depository's Closure: 7+ Alternative Sites You Need to Know
With the closing announcement, many of us have been wondering where to go next? While none of these are a perfect replacement for our beloved Book Depository, here you’ll find a list of alternatives.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for April 2023
April’s bookish wallpaper freebies are here! All meant to evoke the freshness of Spring, and a love of books! Fandom neutral this time.
Binge-Worthy Adaptations: 21 of the Best Books to Film/TV to Add to Your Watch Queue
Many of us see magical worlds and characters come to life vividly in our minds. But for those who don’t, adaptations to the small or big screen can be the first time a reader sees their favorite stories visualized. These are some of my favorites!
27 Thoughtful Ways to Romanticize Your Life This Spring, Bookish Edition
There’s something beautiful about slowing things down and romanticizing your life a bit. So here’s some inspo…but make it bookish.
The LOTR Creators You Should be Following on TikTok, or ‘Tolkientok’
Now, there are some people, like myself, who do create LOTR content on a somewhat regular basis, but the Creators I’ve mentioned below, post almost exclusively about Tolkien, LOTR, and Middle-earth.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for March 2023
March’s wallpapers are here! More from our Lord of the Rings buddy read and Booktok’s Romantasy fave, Carissa Broadbent…
How to Create a ‘DNF’ Shelf on Your Goodreads Profile
I’m a big proponent of DNF’ing (Did Not Finish) a book. But how do you categorize these books on your Goodreads shelf?
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for February 2023
February’s wallpapers are here! More from our Brandon Sanderson buddy read, plus the OG Queen of Romance herself, Jane Austen.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for January 2023
January’s wallpapers are here! Perfect for our Brandon Sanderson buddy read, and a new year of fictional worlds to explore.
33 Quotes That Will Make You Feel Something, From the Books I Read in 2022
You know that feeling you get when you’re reading and come across a passage or sentence that really moves you? Sometimes it makes you bust out laughing, sometimes you shed a tear, and sometimes it makes you pause and reflect.
2022 Bookish Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers for Book Lovers under $20
You’ll find a little something on this list for every type of bookworm. And they’re all under $20, because we love a budget-friendly gift guide in this economy.
2022 Bookish Gift Guides: The Urge to Splurge
Whether you’re looking for yourself or someone close to you, sometimes you just have the urge to splurge during the holidays.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for November 2022
Picking this month’s quotes and designing the free digital wallpapers got me so excited for sequels! First off we’ve got…