2 . Thousands of books are published daily, and book advertisements play a crucial role in increasing awareness about those books. But it’s too easy to be tricked into bad “advertising opportunities” and make the wrong decisions. Here are several forms of digital advertising proven to work well.

Facebook advertising: Facebook provides the perfect advertising platform for authors because it allows targeting very specific categories of people. The other advantage is that it’s easy to test. You can start with a budget as low as $5 and gradually increase your monetary (货币的) commitment if your return on investment is positive.

Amazon advertising: Amazon allows you to show ads about your book directly on other book pages and search result pages. Since their main US rollout in 2017, they’ve become the most effective advertising place for authors.

Bookbub advertising: Bookbub rolled out a self-serve ad platform in 2016, which they’ve greatly improved since. It’s a less competitive playing field than Facebook or Amazon, but it does have its features.

Discount/promotion advertising: If you’re running a discount or free promotion on one of your books, you can apply to have it advertised in the newsletters of platforms such as Freebooksy, Bargainbooksy, etc.

Other types of advertising include search advertising, Goodreads advertising, banner ads on websites, etc. These haven’t produced the same effective results for most authors yet, but they could be just as effective (or more) if you write in a certain field.

4 . Mental-health podcasts(播客) are no replacement for therapy, but they can be an excellent resource for information and reflection. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety or depression, these are an uplifting reminder that you’re not alone.

The Happiness Lab

Laurie Santos teaches a course at Yale University called Psychology and the Good Life, where she lectures on the science of happiness. Santos brings that material to a broader audience with her podcast, in which she invites mental health experts to discuss the science behind everyday emotions.

Inappropriate Questions

This podcast approaches mental health from a uniquely empathetic angle. In each episode, hosts Elena Lyle and Harvinder Wadhwa explore how a certain question can unintentionally make the answerer uncomfortable. For example, is it proper to offer the blind help if you don’t know whether they need it? Listeners get personal insights into discrimination, which may help them become more thoughtful communicators.

Disability After Dark

In his podcast, disability rights consultant Andrew Gurza has friendly chats with people about what it’s really like to live with disabilities. The host and his guests discuss their struggles in a world that doesn’t provide enough accessibility, why that impacts their mental health and how they’ve come to find pride in their disability.

Not Another Anxiety Show

Health and wellness coach Kelli Walker uses her podcast to explain to listeners that, although it can be scary, anxiety is a normal part of the human experience. Walker and expert guests describe why anxiety occurs in our brains and bodies and provide information about how it’s possible to live a fulfilled life while dealing with anxiety.

5 . The Marvels

Captain Marvel returns to save the planet from evil aliens, but her job is made considerably harder this time by a cosmic glitch that links her to two other superheroines. Every time she uses her powers, she swaps places with cither Photon or Ms Marvel. “The worlds we go to in this movie are bright worlds that you haven’t scene before,” the director told Total Film.

Released internationally from 8 November

The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes

It’s prequel time again. In December, we’ll get to see the founding of Willy Wonka’s chocolate factory in Wonka, but first there’s The Hunger Games: The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes. Based on a dystopian (反乌托邦) fiction, the prequel is set 64 years before the previous Hunger Games films.

Released   intonationally from 15 November

Napoleon

This film is an epic biopic of Napoleon Bonaparte. It is reported to be three hours long, with six major battle sequences – although it’s as much a character-driven   drama as it is a war movie.

On general release from 22 November

Wish

Walt Disney celebrates its 100th anniversary with a carto on that incorporates the themes and animation styles of the studio’s first century. Wish is a musical fairy tale set in a magical land where King Magnifico can grant his citizens’ wishes. But a 17-year-old girl, Asha questions whether the king should keep that power all to himself. She wishes on a star-and the star then falls from the sky to help her. The director claimed that the film was “kind of our love letter to   Disney, to Walt.”

Released internationally from 22 November

7 . Some of The Best Christmas gifts for her 2023

Christmas is the time of gifting the ones we love and knowing what they are absolutely desperate to get their hands on Christmas morning, so we thought we would help you out. We have done some digging and found some great gifts for any budget for a lovely lady in your life.

1. Avocado Oodie	The Oodie is what we believe to be the ‘uniform of the season’ for sure. If you haven’t invested in an Oodie already, you absolutely should do. They are cozy, and are limiting cost of living costs while doing so. We are a HUGE fan and so much so at least half of our team owns one and lives in them! Buy Now — £39 (reduced from £89 at time of publishing in the Oodie Black Friday sale)
2. Stanley Quencher	The Stanley Cup is still HUGELY popular to those who love a fashion trend (John Lewis). The Stanley Cup has been a “must buy” this year for those who love an aesthetically (美学上) pleasing purchase. The Stanley brand has been spread across many of influencers pages on social’ media with the buzz for a cup to match your outfit sky rocketing. Buy Now — £44.99, John Lewis
3. BEATS Solo 3 Headphones	The BEATS brand now cater for the girly girls in our lives with these Rose Gold additions to the collection. You can pick them up with a huge £70 saving- fit for any gymgoers, dog walkers and hikers. They look good and are a top spec purchase. Buy now — £109 at Currys (reduced from £179)
4. Snailax Foot Warmer	With a detachable foot muff this gift doubles up as a heat pad too (Amazon). While the temperature drops, this is the kind of thing that will tie us over during the chillier months. And, it’s not too expensive too. For £45.99, she will have numerous modes to choose from and enjoy, while it can also be used for a heat pad on other areas too. If she loves a cozy night in, this is the most perfect present. Buy now — £45.99

The Seattle Great Wheel, open to the public in 2012, is a popular landmark in the city located on the west coast. The great Ferris wheel is 175 feet high. Appropriate for all ages, it is a must try ride in the city for a full view of Seattle. Fine dining restaurants and great wheel light shows add up the cheer to the place.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM

Ticket Price: $14 (Adults) $9 (Kids)

The Great Wolf Lodge was opened in 2008 with variety of amusement activities. Attractions like body slides, tube slides, lazy river etc. are featured in the amusement mark, making it perfect for all age groups. Fun rides, fitness centre and food court increase the enjoyment in the park.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 08:00 PM

Entry Fee: $50 per person

Wild Waves Theme Park is one of the major amusement parks in Seattle. It was opened in 1977, serving Seattle’s population with an exciting and fun experience. Rides and attractions in the park are divided into 5 major sections. It also celebrates annual festivals with lights, making the place more attractive.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Entry Fee: $34 (Adult) $24 (Children)

One of the oldest amusement parks around Seattle, Oaks Amusement Park was opened in 1905. Among various amusement divisions, rides, skating rink, miniature golf court are few popular spots. The rides section of the park featuring kiddie rides, thrill rides, family rides, and height rides.

Timings: 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Entry Fee: $10 to $100 (Varies as per the activities)

10 . Tom Sawyer Play Is an Adventure

A 35-minute hand-clapping, foot-stomping musical version of a Mark Twain favorite returns with this Tall Stacks festival.

“Tom Sawyer: A River Adventure” has all the good stuff, including the fence painting, the graveyard, the island and the cave. It is adapted by Joe McDonough, with music by David Kisor. That’s the local stage writing team that creates many of the Children’s Theatre of Cincinnati’s original musicals, along with the holiday family musicals at Ensemble Theatre.

This year Nathan Turner of Burlington is Tom Sawyer, and Robbie McMath of Fort Mitchell is Huck Finn.

Tumer, a 10th-grader at School for Creative and Performing Arts, is a familiar presence on Cincinnati’s stages. He is a star act or of Children’s Theatre, having played leading roles in “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” and “The Wizard of Oz,” and is fresh from Jersey Production “Ragtime”.

McMath is a junior at Beechwood High School. He was in the cast of “Tom Sawyer” when it was first performed and is a Children’s Theatre regular, with five shows to his credit. This summer he attended Kentucky’s Governor’s School for the Arts in Musical Theatre.

Note to teachers: Children’s Theatre has a study guide demonstrating how math and science can be taught through “Tom Sawyer.” For downloadable lessons, visit the official website of Children’s Theatre.