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Is Book of the Month Worth the Money?
If you are a follower of Bookstagram, BookTok, or BookTube…you have likely seen Book of the Month mentioned once or twice. I had never heard of it until I started following more bookish accounts on Social Media. I think it was about a year ago that it really began to catch my eye. It almost seemed too good to be true…so I decided to check it out. I armed myself with a coupon to snag my first book for $5 (You can too!!)…and took the plunge. Well, I am 10 months in now. So, how do I like it? Is Book of the Month worth the money? Well, let me…
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February Reading Wrap-Up
Get yourself something to drink and find a comfy seat because this might take a while. February was a fantastic reading month. I somehow found my groove and managed to read 10 books. Seriously…10 books. Who even am I? That never happens!! Ranging from 3 stars up to 5 stars…it was a good month. I have a couple of standouts as well that I am STILL thinking about! Ok, lets check out these books! Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen First up we have Lost Lake by Sarah Addison Allen. Also known as the woman who made me fall in love with Magical Realism. After reading Other Birds last year…
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January Reading Wrap-Up!
Somehow we have managed to blow through the first month of 2023. It is officially February which means it is time for my January Reading Wrap-Up! January was a great reading month. I didn’t finish a TON of books but I am still on track with my reading goal for the year. I did manage to read 6 books…and they all ended up being 4 star reads…so I call that a win! The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton The Light Pirate by Lily Brooks-Dalton was my first read of 2023 and ended up being my favorite read of January. This was my Book of the Month pick and I was…
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My Top 5 Thrillers from 2022
2022 was the year I realized that mystery/thrillers are one of my very favorite genres. I love them. Its the constant guessing game that happens in my head throughout the whole book. I suspect everyone. Elderly grandma in a wheelchair? Oh, yeah…she is on the list. No one is safe. I find myself able to get so lost in these books…probably because I am actively trying to figure out “whodunnit” the entire time. I finished so many amazing thrillers in 2022…but I managed to narrow it down to 5 favorites! So, without further ado, my Top 5 Thrillers from 2022! River of Ashes by Alexandrea Weis and Lucas Astor This…
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Top 5 Reads of 2022- YA and Adult Novels
How do you narrow down a full year of reading to only 5 amazing books? I have absolutely NO idea but I am going to give it my best shot! This was such a great reading year, my friends. I set a goal of 75 books and managed too finish 76! While I did have some less than fabulous reads this year, I also have some books that I think will remain favorites for a long time to come! If you want to see my longer list of 20 favorites, you can pop over to Instagram and check out the reel I made! But, for today, let’s check out those…
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6 Special Edition Classic Books that are Perfect for Gifting!
I am a sucker for a gorgeous book! Ok, I am a sucker for ANY and ALL books…but special editions take the cake! I have slowly been adding these beauties to my bookshelves over the years and wanted to share some of my very favorites with you guys! These books are absolutely gorgeous and would make such amazing gifts! If you have a friend or family member that has a favorite classic…grabbing them a special edition is such a thoughtful gift! There are so many different books out there…but these are just a few of my favorites! Do you have a favorite classic? The Secret Garden from MinaLima Ok, I…
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My Top Pick for August- Daisy Darker
I know that the month isn’t quite over yet, but I’m calling it. I have found my favorite book for August. I just finished reading Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney and it was everything that I wanted it to be. Now, I fully reserve the right to add more books to my favorites list for August. I have a couple of highly anticipated sequels that I am waiting for…so Daisy Darker may have to share the top spot…but for now, she reigns supreme! This was most definitely a 5 Star read for me! Let’s chat! Daisy Darker Daisy Darker was my pick for my August Book of the Month subscription…
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My Latest 5 Star Read- Anatomy: A Love Story
Does anyone else ever suffer from short term memory loss when it comes to remembering things that happened in a book? If I don’t immediately get my reviews together I have zero hope of remembering a single solitary thing that happened in a book. Names of characters? Gone. Setting? Not a clue. Plot? Yeah…no…dont know. So, I am really trying my best to get things typed up before they escape my brain. Especially when it comes to a book that I absolutely adore. I just finished Anatomy: A Love Story and it was an absolute 5 star read for me. Have you read it? Let’s chat! Anatomy: A Love Story…
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June Reading Wrap-Up!
Another month, another tardy wrap-up post! I am nothing if not consistently late! But, here we are. It is now the END of July and I am just sitting down to post my June Reading Wrap-Up! What can ya do, right? So here it is! June was such a great reading month! How was your month? Any 5 star reads? Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed I am jumping right in with Hollow Fires by Samira Ahmed. I was gifted this book from the publisher and I was absolutely blown away. I honestly didn’t have words to write up a review when I first finished it. It hit me like a…
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Hollow Fires- A Powerful New Book from Samira Ahmed
I don’t often struggle to put my thoughts on a book into words. I can usually gather my thoughts and get them to form (mostly) coherent words without too much trouble. That is most definitely NOT the case with Hollow Fires. This book just hits differently. I think part of it is because while it is a work of fiction, there is so much real in this book. So much relevance. So much pain. So much TRUTH. One thing I CAN put into words is that this book is powerful. Hollow Fires is a powerful book…and it is going to have people talking! I would like to thank my friends…
