Bookmarks 'n Blankets

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 this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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!*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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 ThornellBlackmoore by Julianne DonaldsonSense and Suitability by Pepper BashamTo Con A Gentleman by Sarah AdamsA Game of Hearts by Joanna BarkerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 fantasy books you can read instead.*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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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, I’ll give you a quick update on my personal life.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxd

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 interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 books coming out in December!*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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 FaizalA Study in Drowning by Ava ReidStalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri ManiscalcoThe Vampire Knitting Club by Nancy WarrenBless Your Heart by Lindy RyanRemain by Nicholas Sparks and M. Night ShyamalanA Great and Terrible Beauty by Libba BrayInterview with a Vampire by Anne RiceShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 witchy fantasy books I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:Practical Magic by Alice HoffmanHeartless Hunter by Kristen CiccarelliThe Woodsmoke Women's Book of Spells by Rachel GreenlawThe Late-Night Witches by Auralee WallaceAn Ancient Witch's Guide to Modern Dating by Cecilia EdwardThe Witch’s Daughter by Paula BrackstonA Dark and Secret Magic by Wallis KinneyIn the Company of Witches by Auralee WallaceUncharmed by Lucy Jane WoodRewitched by Lucy Jane WoodShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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.Books I React to in this Episode: You Will Never Be Me by Jesse Q. SutantoHe Started It by Samantha DowningThey Never Learn by Layne Fargo*If you're interested in listening to the first two episodes in this series, check out Episodes 96 and 119.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 real time.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 I’m excited to read and react to in real time.You can find the companion blog here.Books I React to in this Episode: Pride & Prejudice by Jane AustenUnequal Affections by Lara S. OrmistonLand of Silence by Tessa AfsharShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 for all if she is the author for me. In this episode, I’m checking out One True Loves, both the book and the movie. Come find out what I think of this love story as I share my thoughts and reactions in real time.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 this season.Plus, I'll let you know about 20 NEW books coming out in September!*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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 look and feel of the site, and I could not be happier with how it turned out.On the site, you will find all of my podcast companion blogs, book reviews, and plenty of bookish/reading posts to enjoy.Take a peek at the new website here!If you have been thinking about creating a website or redesigning your current site, my husband has openings for new clients. You can learn more and schedule a time with him through his business, Made by Koi.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 find the companion blog here.Books I React to in this Episode: The Adventures of Amina al-Sirafi by Shannon ChakrabortyDaughter of the Pirate King by Tricia LevensellerAll the Stars and Teeth by Adalyn GraceShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 sharing my thoughts along the way in real time (spoiler-free). Come find out what I think of her contemporary romance story.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramPinterestGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 in the second half of the year that I'm super excited about.You can find the companion blog here.If you wish to listen to previous mid-year freak-out episodes, go to episodes 73 and 30.Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2025 So FarBest Sequels of 2025 So FarBiggest Disappointments of 2025 So FarNew Releases I Haven’t Read But Want ToMost Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the YearBiggest Surprises of 2025 So FarFavorite New Author (Debut or New to Me)Books I Learned the Most FromA Book That Made Me CryBooks That Made Me HappyMost Beautiful Book Cover I’ve Bought or Received So Far This YearBooks I Need to Read Before the End of 2025My Favorite Genres of the Year So FarBooks You Want to Reread This YearBooks You’ve Been Putting OffA Book You Enjoyed with Mixed ReviewsA Series You Want to Finish Before the End of the YearFive-Star Predictions for the Rest of the YearDo You Think You’ll Reach Your Reading Goal or Will You Change It?Any New Goals for the Rest of the Year?Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 Episode:Survive the Night by Riley SagerHidden Bodies by Caroline KepnesNew Moon by Stephanie MeyerThe Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India HoltonHunted by Meagan SpoonerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 in This Episode:The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerPride & Prejudice by Jane AustenWhere the Road Bends by Rachel FordhamTo Forge Her Fate by Kasey StocktonThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan HenryThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann ShafferEdenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonHeir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (novella)The Fur Trader's Lady by Gabrielle MeyerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 O’LearyIt Starts with Us by Colleen HooverCounting Miracles by Nicholas SparksHappiness for Beginners by Katherine CenterNothing Like the Movies by Lynn PainterSay You'll Remember Me by Abby JimenezMy Lucky Charm by Courtney WalshShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 the past two years, answer questions from the anniversary and birthday book tags, and share my thoughts about the future of this podcast show. PLUS, I have a special announcement toward the end of the episode, so stay tuned!  There is no companion blog for this episode.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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 interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

It's time for another Real-Time Reaction: Pages to Popcorn episode where I read the book, then watch the movie. Katherine Center has become a favorite romance author of mine recently. I’m working on reading her backlist, and when I saw that there was a movie based on her book, Happiness for Beginners, I knew I had to check it out and mark another one of her books off my list. Come find what I thought about the book and the movie in real time.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

It’s time to continue this teen angsty vampire, human, werewolf love triangle with Edward, Bella, and Jacob. Come find out my thoughts about New Moon while reacting to it in real time. You can find the companion blog here.If you haven't listened to my thoughts on book one, Twilight, you can check out episode 79. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Escape into the charm of cozy cottages, lush gardens, and heartwarming tales with these 12 cottagecore books. Perfect for spring, these stories bring magic, comfort, and the beauty of nature to life! Come find out which spring cottagecore books I want to read 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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to hear my thoughts about more spring or cottagecore books, you can listen to my other episodes: 3, 5, 8, and 68. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I read some incredible fantasy stories in January and February, including a five-star read that has become one of my new all-time favorite YA romantasies! Come find out the six books that enchanted me with their magic.You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:The Life Impossible by Matt HaigFrom Wonderland, With Love by Jeffrey WesthoffSea Witch by Sarah HenningA Modern Girl's Guide to Magic by Lindsay HallSorcery of Thorns by Margaret RogersonMysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson (Companion Novella)Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

During the winter, I was in the mood for mysteries and thrillers. I was so excited to get my hands on many new releases. Unfortunately, not all of them lived up to the hype in my opinion. Come find out which six books I read and which ones left me wanting more. You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:The Nature of Disappearing by Kimi Cunningham GrantWitchcraft for Wayward Girls by Grady HendrixA Sea of Unspoken Things by Adrienne YoungBeautiful Ugly by Alice FeeneyHow to Solve Your Own Murder by Kristen PerrinThe Hunting Party by Lucy FoleyShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Over the past two months, I’ve read some funny, romantic, and utterly swoon-worthy novels. Now, it’s time to share my thoughts! Come find out which romance books left my heart giddy and my head spinning with love.You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:The Fall Risk by Abby JimenezIt Ends with Us by Colleen HooverEvvie Drake Starts Over by Linda HolmesThe Last Love Note by Emma GreyBridget Jones's Diary by Helen FieldingUnknown Threat by Lynn H. BlackburnA Lady in Attendance by Rachel FordhamMy Phony Valentine by Courtney WalshAll Made Up by Kara IsaacBetter Than the Movies by Lynn PainterThe One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy SteelShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

March is the perfect time to embrace your inner child, revisit beloved childhood books, and discover new favorites by diving into middle grade reads for Middle Grade March. Come find out which 12 middle grade fantasy books are on my TBR book list 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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.If you want to hear my thoughts about more middle grade books, I have other podcast episodes you can listen to: episodes 39, 45, 64, and 71. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I follow many BookTubers on YouTube, so I’ve decided to start a new Real-Time Reactions series where I read their favorite books of 2024 to see what I think of them. In this episode, I’m starting with three contemporary romance books to celebrate the month of love (February). Come find out what books I’m excited to read and react to in real time.You can find the companion blog here.Books I React to in this Episode: My Phony Valentine by Courtney WalshThe One with the Kiss Cam by Cindy SteelThe Last Love Note by Emma GreyShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

This kicks off a brand-new series for my Real-Time Reaction episodes! I’m calling it Pages to Popcorn—where I read the book first, watch the movie, and then compare the two. Colleen Hoover’s books are everywhere—praised, criticized, and now hitting the big screen with movie adaptations. With all the buzz, I decided it was time to see what the hype was about. Come find out my thoughts in real-time as I read the book and watch the movie, It Ends with Us. For this episode, please note that spoilers will be included. You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Fairytale retelling is one of my favorite genres to read. These reimaginings offer fresh takes on classic stories, blending familiar elements with new twists that promise to keep things interesting. Come find out about 12 enchanting fairytale retelling books I want to read this month - Fairytale February.*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 I'm excited to read them at some point.You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

So, how many books did I read in 2024? I’m ready to reveal all my stats from last year and answer the End-of-the-Year book tag questions. Come find out my favorite books, least favorite books, biggest surprises and disappointments, and so much more!You can find the companion blog here.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I read an incredible amount of amazing, compelling novels last year. Now I’m ready to gush about my top favorites of 2024. 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 and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.