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Olivetti Book Review -Your Next Great Middle-Grade Read
I am going to age myself here…but…I used to type papers…on a typewriter. Don’t laugh. It wasn’t THAT long ago…OK, maybe it was…but that is neither here nor there. It happened…and it was fantastic. I can still hear the click of the keys and the sound of the paper getting pulled out at the top. So, when I tell you that the minute I saw the cover of this charming book, Olivetti, I jumped at the chance to review it. Little did I know that it would end up being a 5 star read. Perfect for fans of Kate DiCamillo and Katherine Applegate, Olivetti by Allie Millington is your next…
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Top 10 Contemporary Romance Novels Coming in 2024
If you are a gigantic booknerd like me then you are likely already swooning, dreaming, and giddy with glee over the amazing collection of new books coming in 2024. My TBR is almost laughable at this point but I just keep adding books to it! Go big or go home, right? If you have read any of my recent blog posts you will know that 2023 was the year I discovered Contemporary Romance. So, needless to say, my TBR is overflowing with so many incredible titles getting released this year. For the sake of keeping this post readable I have narrowed it down to 10. So, let’s check them out.…
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Best Contemporary Romance Books of 2023
2023 will go down as the year I discovered Contemporary Romance novels. I am not sure what kind of rock I had been living under, but I honestly hadn’t explored this genre until 2023. Well, not only did I explore this genre…but, I went on a seek and destroy mission to find and devour as many of them as I could. It was a success. I have a new obsession which has carried over into the new year. So, I wanted to take a minute and share with you THE BEST Contemporary Romance Books of 2023. These weren’t all published in 2023…but they were read by me in 2023…so we…
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The BEST Middle-Grade Novels!
Hi, my name is Kelly and I am a 45 year old mother of 3 who LOVES Middle-Grade novels! Listen, I know what you’re thinking…aren’t Middle Grade books for kids? Well…technically, yes…but I personally think that they are perfect for readers of all ages. They are such an under-represented group on Bookstagram, BookTok, and Booktube…but I am here to tell you they are fabulous and you should totally add some to your TBR! My bookshelf is absolutely FULL of MG titles but I want to share 5 of my absolute favorites. If someone were to ask me what the BEST Middle-Grade novels are…these would be my top picks! Are you…
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Listen for the Lie- A Five Star Read!
Well I just started my bookish year off with a bang. The first read of the year and I already have my first Five-Star book. This was an eaaaasy Five-Stars for me. Didn’t even have to pause and think about it. I haven’t been this gripped with a story in so long. If you are a lover of fast-paced and twisty thrillers that will keep you guessing until the very end then definitely add Listen for the Lie to your March 2024 TBR! Sending an enormous thank you to Celadon Books for sending me an ARC of this amazing book. I can’t wait to tell you all about it. Let’s…
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My Top 10 Books of 2023
Happy 2024, everyone!! Somehow another year has completely flown by and here we are…at the start of a new one! I am so excited to see what the new year brings…and I have some new reading goals and some incredible books to look forward to this year…but I will save that for another post! Today I want to talk all about my favorite books of 2023! It was an fantastic reading year for me. I set a goal to read 100 books and I actually managed to reach my goal this year and surpass it slightly with 108 books read! With 108 books it feels almost impossible to narrow down…
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This Spells Love is a Charming Debut
2023 is going to go down as the year I fell in love with Rom-Com’s. I am not sure where they have been hiding all my life but I am so happy that I have discovered them. So, when I saw that November’s Book of the Month picks included a lovely little debut Rom-Com…I immediately added it to my cart. I am also a sucker for an adorable book cover…and this one is a-dorable. Let me just tell you…this was SUCH a fantastic book. This Spells Love by Kate Robb was an absolutely charming debut and I can’t wait to tell you about it. Let’s chat! This Spells Love by…
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The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil- Book Review
I absolutely love books that spark conversation. Books that will not only engage young readers, but also educate them and make them think. The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil does exactly that…and it does it so well. Not only is this book a new take on the legend of Punxsatawney Phil, but it is an epic adventure story, it is a story of community, it is about the power we each have within us to bring forth change, and it is a dedicated story about being environmentally conscious. Let’s chat! The Great Weather Diviner: The Untold Origin of Punxsatawney Phil I wanted to start off by…
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The Curse of Penryth Hall- Gothic Mystery at it’s Finest
Oh how I love a book with Gothic vibes. I don’t know what it is…maybe it is the extra atmosphere that comes along with them…or the spooky, haunting, mysterious factor…but I just can’t get enough. Throw a good mystery into the mix and I am all in. The Curse of Penryth Hall (publishing 12/5/23) is absolutely a Gothic Mystery at it’s finest. I loved this book and can’t wait to share a sneak peek with you! Let’s chat! The Curse of Penryth Hall The minute I saw the cover for this book and read the synopsis I knew I needed to get my hands on a copy. I am so…
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At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities is Magical Realism at it’s Finest
I didn’t stop smiling the entire time I listened to this book. No exaggeration…just non-stop smiling from cover to beautiful cover. At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities is Magical Realism at it’s finest and I loved every single page. If you are a fan of magical realism, small town stories, and found family…keep on reading. Let’s chat! At The Coffee Shop of Curiosities Sending a huge thank you to Netgalley and the publisher for sending me a copy of the audio book for review. As always, all opinions are my own! Welcome to the small seaside town of Driftwood, Alabama. This is the story of Ava Harrison. A young woman…