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Bookmarks 'n Blankets
by Kelly
Hey story lovers, it’s time to unwind, relax, and get comfy cozy! Each week, I discuss one of my favorite pastimes - reading books. I also love talking about cozy living, cozy hobbies, self-care, and mindfulness tips. If you like reviews, recommendations, discussions, and a whole lot more, then you’re in the right place. Join me with your favorite blanket, beverage, and snack, and let’s get cozy together!
Episodes
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Ep. 153 - 12 Books for Cozy Autumn Reading (Cozy Fantasy, Dark Academia, Mystery) | September 2026 TBR Book List
We have finally arrived at the ‘Ber months! I’m ready for all the atmospheric, gothic, magical, and cozy books. Come find out which books are perfect to read in September. Plus, I'll give you a quick life update and let you know about 18 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is...
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Ep. 152 - 12 Cozy Heartwarming Fall Romance Books | Autumn RomCom TBR Book List
Autumn is the perfect time of year to curl up with a good seasonal romcom story. I’m so excited for many new releases this year. Come find out which fall romance books I can’t wait to grab this fall season. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books…
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Ep. 151 - 2026 Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag | Best & Worst Books of the Year So Far
We are more than halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the very popular mid-year freak-out book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. You can find the companion blog here. **If you want…
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Ep. 150 - Pages to Popcorn: The Summer I Turned Pretty Trilogy by Jenny Han
I’m in the mood for a sweet, wholesome YA summer romance, and I’ve heard so many good things about this trilogy. Come find out my thoughts in real time as I read all three books and then watch the popular series on Amazon Prime. You can find the companion blog here. **If you want more YA summer...
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Ep. 149 - 12 Must-Read Historical Fiction Books | August 2026 TBR Book List
It’s time for my annual historical fiction TBR book list. I have a variety of time periods included in this list, and many of them are brand-new releases from this year. Come find out the 12 historical fiction books I’m excited to read. Plus, I'll give you a quick life update and let you know…
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Ep. 148 - 12 Summer Thriller Books Perfect for Summerween - July 2026 TBR Book List
If you’re looking for some isolated island thrillers, murder in the woods, theme park horrors, and summer vacations gone deadly wrong, then I’ve got you covered with these 12 mystery, thriller, and horror books that are perfect for Summerween. Come find out which books I’m excited to check out…
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Ep. 147 - Try a Chapter: Choosing from 6 NEW Summer Romance Books to Read | No-Spice RomComs
The weather has warmed up, and I’m ready for some swoony, sizzling romances but without the spice. So I thought I would try six brand-new closed-door romcoms to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Try in…
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Ep. 146 - Real-Time Reactions: Eclipse by Stephanie Meyer | Book 3 in the Twilight Saga
It’s time to jump back into this super popular teen angsty paranormal romance fantasy with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. I’ve had a lot of time to recharge, so I’m ready to read book three and give you my thoughts and reactions in real time. You can find the companion blog here. If you haven't…
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Ep. 145 - 12 Summertime Books (Romance, Historical & Thrillers) | June 2026 TBR Book List
It’s time to beat the heat with 12 books that are perfect for summertime reading. I have a variety of genres to fit my mood reading. Come find out which beach reads I’m excited to check out this summer. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is…
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Ep. 144 - Pages to Popcorn: A Man Called Ove by Fredrik Backman (Plus a Bonus Short Story)
I’ve decided to read my first Fredrik Backman book. I’ve heard so many good things about his novels, so now I’m interested to see if I’ll like this contemporary fiction book and its movie adaptation. Come find out my thoughts about this story in real time. You can find the companion blog here.…
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Ep. 143 - Real-Time Reactions: 3 Super-Popular Contemporary Fiction Books
I’m ready to dive into a genre that I don’t normally read - contemporary fiction. There are three very popular novels that everyone is talking about right now, so I wanted to see if the hype is worth it. Come find out which books I’m excited to read and react to in real time. You can find the...
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Ep. 142 - Recent Reads: 12 Historical & Regency Romance Books | 6 Five-Star Novels Perfect for Spring or Summer
At the beginning of the year, I was craving some historical fiction stories, especially once spring rolled around. Come find out all of the historical and Regency romance books I read in the first quarter of 2026…and which six books have my whole heart, and I gave five stars. You can find the...
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Ep. 141 - 12 Cozy Magical Realism Books | May 2026 TBR Book List
Lately, I’ve been in a huge fantasy mood, but I prefer light fantasy. For this Magical May, I’m excited to check out more magical realism novels. Come find out which titles are highest on my TBR list to check out. Plus, I'll let you know about 14 new books coming out this month! *Please note that...
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Ep. 140 - 12 Books with Spring Vibes (Romance, Fantasy, Magical Realism) | April 2026 TBR Book List
With the flowers blooming, the sun shining, and the spring season upon us, it’s time to dive into novels that feel like a cozy, warm spring day. Come find out which spring books I want to read during this budding time of year. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month!...
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Ep. 139 - Try a Chapter: Choosing from 5 Regency Romances to Read | Spring Cottagecore Vibes
It’s officially springtime, and I’m in a cottagecore mood, so I thought I would try five Regency Romance books to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Try in This Episode: A Fortunate Miscalculation by Karen...
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Ep. 138 - My Hot Take: Be Aware of BIG Changes Coming to Young Adult Books
There is some highly disturbing news emerging in the book world about YA (or Young Adult) books, and we need to talk about it. Come find out all the controversy surrounding this genre of novels. You can find the companion blog here. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first...
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Ep. 137 - 12 Closed-Door Regency Romance & Historical Romance Books | March 2026 TBR Book List
Spring is almost here, which means it’s Cottagecore Season. I’m ready to read all the Regency Romance books. Come find out which titles I’m excited to read this spring season. Plus, I'll let you know about 11 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I...
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Ep. 136 - End-of-the-Year Book Tag | 2025 Reading Stats & Answered Book Questions
So, how many books did I read in 2025? I’m ready to reveal all my reading stats from last year and answer these fun book tag questions. Come find out my favorite books, least favorite books, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and so much more! You can find the companion blog here. Shop…
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Ep. 135 - 12 No Spice (Closed-Door) Fantasy Books | February 2026 TBR Book List
If you’re a fantasy reader, then you’re probably aware of how much mature content is packed into these types of books today. However, you don’t have to compromise your morals and values with books in this popular genre. You can still enjoy clean fantasy stories. Come find out 12 spice-free…
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Ep. 134 - My Worst Books of 2025 | Biggest Disappointments & 2-Star Books
Unfortunately, not every book you pick up will be a winner. There will always be books that just don’t work for a reader. Come find out which books did not work for me and were my biggest disappointments of 2025. You can find the companion blog here. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5...
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Ep. 133 - My Best Books of 2025 | All My 5-Star Books & Top 10 Favorites
Last year, I read an incredible amount of amazing books that left lasting impressions on me. Now I’m ready to gush about my top favorites of 2025. Come find out which titles were the best of the best and made my top 10 list of the year. You can find the companion blog here. Shop at Book Outlet…
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Ep. 132 - 2026 Reading Intentions, Podcast Plans, and a Personal Life Update
What an incredible third year in the online book community. I read some amazing books and found new all-time favorite authors. Yet, there are still so many books and authors to explore in 2026. Come find out all of my reading, podcast, and bookish intentions and plans for this new year. Plus…
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Ep. 131 - 12 First Quarter New Book Releases I Want to Read | January 2026 TBR Book List
2026 is looking to be a huge release year. I’m really excited to read new books by many of my favorite authors, as well as check out some new authors this year. Come find out which 12 new books I’m excited to read in this first quarter. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have...
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Ep. 130 - 12 High-Priority Books I Want to Read in 2026 (Chosen By My Husband)
My husband is back to choose 12 more high-priority books for me to read in 2026. Come find out which titles he chose for me to read next year and what I thought of his picks. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound…
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Ep. 129 - Announcement: A Shift in My Reading & 2026 Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge
I’ve decided to make a change in the type of books that I read moving forward into the new year. Plus, I’m launching my very first reading challenge in 2026. Come sit down with me for a real talk and the announcement of a fun book challenge. You can find the companion blog here. Shop at Book…
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Ep. 128 - 12 Closed-Door Christmas Romance Books | December 2025 TBR Book List
It’s the most wonderful time of year! It’s when we embrace the holiday season, and what better way than to read some Christmas romances? Come find out all the contemporary clean romcoms I’m excited to read this month (and many of them are brand new releases). Plus, I'll let you know about 3 NEW...
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Ep. 127 - Recent Reads: 8 Gothic Fantasy & Spooky Cozy Horror Books | 2 Five-Star Novels
This past autumn, I was in the mood for gothic fantasies and cozy horror books for Spooky Season. I even had two five-star reads. Come find out which novels I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Review in This Episode: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah…
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Ep. 126 - Recent Reads: 10 Magical Witch Fantasy Books (Cozy, Romance, Historical) | 3 Five-Star Books
This past Halloween season, I was really in the mood to read some witchy fantasy books. I haven’t had the best luck with this genre in the past; however, I think I broke that streak because not only did I find some new favorite authors, but I even had three five-star reads. Come find out which...
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Ep. 125 - 12 Closed-Door Cozy Autumn Romance Books | November 2025 TBR Book List
Still wanting to take advantage of the autumn season, I’ve curated a list of cozy fall romance books that I want to read this month. Come find out which titles I’m excited to check out during this autumnal season. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 NEW books coming out in November! *Please note…
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Ep. 124 - Pages to Popcorn: Practical Magic by Alice Hoffman
It’s finally time to read the modern-day witchy classic, Practical Magic. In this Pages to Popcorn episode, I’ll be reading the book while giving you my thoughts in real time, and then watching the movie. Come find out if I think this popular witchy book lives up to all the hype. You can find the...
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Ep. 123 - Pages to Popcorn: The Woman in Cabin 10 by Ruth Ware
I’m ready for a murder mystery on the high seas. In this Pages to Popcorn episode, I’m checking out The Woman in Cabin 10, both the book and the movie. Come find out what I think of this isolated thriller story as I share my thoughts and reactions in real time. You can find the companion blog…
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Ep. 122 - RTR: Reading BookTubers' Best Books - Part 3 | 3 Popular Thriller Books
It’s time to try some more favorite books from my favorite BookTubers. In this episode, I’m trying three popular thrillers that are also perfect for autumn reading or Spooky Season. Come find out which books I’m excited to read and react to in real time. You can find the companion blog here.…
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Ep. 121 - 13 Paranormal Romance & Spooky Cozy Books for Halloween | October 2025 TBR Book List
Spooky Reading Season is here, and Halloween is right around the corner. This year, I’m choosing more light-hearted, cozy reads for this seasonal time of year. Come find out which 13 spooky books I’m excited to read. Plus, I'll let you know about 14 NEW books coming out in October! *Please note...
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Ep. 120 - Pages to Popcorn: Pumpkin Everything by Beth Labonte
When autumn rolls around, I want to immerse myself in all the fall romance books, especially if they offer lots of autumnal and food descriptions. In this episode of Pages to Popcorn, I’ll be reading the book, Pumpkin Everything, and then watching the Hallmark movie. Come find out my thoughts in...
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Ep. 119 - RTR: Reading BookTubers’ Best Books: Part 2 | Celebrating Jane Austen & Trying a Biblical Retelling
It’s time to read a couple more best books of last year from a couple of my favorite BookTubers. These picks are also perfect for the spring season and cottagecore vibes. Plus, I’m FINALLY reading one of the most famous authors in literary history for the very first time. Come find out what books...
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Ep. 118 - Pages to Popcorn: One True Loves by Taylor Jenkins Reid
It's time for another Real-Time Reaction: Pages to Popcorn episode, where I read the book and then watch the movie. I have not had the best luck with Taylor Jenkins Reid’s historical fiction books, but I am curious to see if I will enjoy her contemporary romance books more and figure out once and...
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Ep. 117 - 12 Atmospheric Gothic Books Perfect for Autumn | Fantasy, Historical & Horror Novels
As the air turns crisp and the nights grow longer, there is no better time to curl up with a hauntingly beautiful Gothic tale. Whether you love fantasy, historical fiction, or horror, these stories are perfect companions for your fall reading. Come find out which 12 Gothic books I want to read…
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Ep. 116 - Big News - My NEW Website Has Launched
I am thrilled to share some exciting news - my brand new website is officially live! This project has been a long time in the making, and thanks to my husband’s thoughtful birthday gift this year, Bookmarks ‘n Blankets now has a beautiful new home. The fresh design has completely elevated the…
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Ep. 115 - 12 Books Perfect for Fall (TBR Book List) | Romance, Fantasy & Cozy Mystery
Fall is right around the corner, and I’m ready to read all the cozy, autumnal books to celebrate this beautiful time of year. Come find out which fall-related or fall-themed books I’m excited to read this season. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these...
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Ep. 114 - Real-Time Reactions: 3 Pirate Fantasy Books | Summer Adventure Vibes
Summer is the perfect season to set sail on a few magical pirate adventures filled with mermaids, sea monsters, pirate ships, glittering treasure chests, and maybe even a touch of romance. Come find out three pirate fantasy books I’m excited to read in this real-time reaction episode. You can…
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Ep. 113 - Pages to Popcorn: My Oxford Year by Julia Whelan
It's time for another Real-Time Reaction: Pages to Popcorn episode where I read the book, and then watch the movie. In this installment, I’m diving into My Oxford Year by the incredibly talented Julia Whelan, the Queen of Audiobooks herself. I’ll be reading the book, watching the movie, and…
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Ep. 112 - 13 Historical Fiction Books | August 2025 TBR Book List
I’m ready to travel back in time with these 13 historical fiction books. I have a large variety in many different time periods. Come find out which titles I’m excited to read this month. Also, listen to the intro for a special surprise this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation...
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Ep. 111 - 2025 Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag | Best & Worst Books of the Year So Far
We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. Plus, I'll let you know about some new releases coming…
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Ep. 110 - 13 Books for Summerween & Christmas in July - July 2025 TBR Book List
I’m gettin crazy by changing up my summer reading list, throwing in not one, but two holiday-themed TBR book lists. In honor of Summerween, I have 6 mystery and thriller books. And in honor of Christmas in July, I have 6 holiday romcoms. Come find out which titles I chose to read in July. *Please...
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Ep. 109 - Recent Reads: 2 Thrillers & 3 Fantasy Books | New Favorite Authors & a 5-Star Read
I needed to mix up my spring reading list with a couple of thrillers by two of my favorite authors and try some new fantasy authors. I even had a five-star read in the mix! Come find out which five books I read in March and April. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Review in This...
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Ep. 108 - Recent Reads: 9 Historical & Regency Romance Books | Spring Cottagecore Vibes
During the spring months, I was in the mood for all things cottagecore and Regency Romance stories. I read some amazing historical romance books and found a couple of new all-time favorites. Come find out which titles I read in March and April. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Review...
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Ep. 107 - 12 Books with Summer Vibes | June 2025 TBR Book List
Summertime is here, and I’m ready to read all the books with summer vibes or perfect beach reads. Come find out the 12 titles I’m excited to check out this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so...
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Ep. 106 - Recent Reads: 7 Contemporary Romance Books | New Releases & My New All-Time Favorite RomCom
I read seven contemporary romance books in March and April. A couple of them were brand-new releases, AND I found my new all-time favorite romcom book. Come find out which romance titles I read this spring. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Review in This Episode: Swept Away by Beth...
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Ep. 105 - Celebrating 2 Years of the BNB Podcast | Birthday Book Tag | Plus a Special Announcement
The Bookmarks ‘n Blankets Podcast is turning two years old! I can’t believe I’ve been hosting this show for so long and have over 100 episodes. Amazing! Come celebrate with me as I reflect on a wonderful 24 months of this exciting venture. I will share my favorite books in my favorite genres from...
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Ep. 104 - 12 Historical Fantasy Books | May 2025 TBR Book List
I’ve been in a huge historical fiction mood this spring, so I’m continuing this trend with historical fantasy books. Come find out which 12 titles are on my TBR book list to read. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound...
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Hey story lovers, it’s time to unwind, relax, and get comfy cozy! Each week, I discuss one of my favorite pastimes - reading books. I also love talking about cozy living, cozy hobbies, self-care, and mindfulness tips. If you like reviews, recommendations, discussions, and a whole lot more, then you’re in the right place. Join me with your favorite blanket, beverage, and snack, and let’s get cozy together!
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Kelly
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Hey story lovers, it’s time to unwind, relax, and get comfy cozy! Each week, I discuss one of my favorite pastimes - reading books. I also love talking about cozy living, cozy hobbies, self-care, and mindfulness tips. If you like reviews, recommendations, discussions, and a whole lot more, then...
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