Bookmarks 'n Blankets

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. 

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• Survive the Night by Riley Sager
• Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
• New Moon by Stephanie Meyer
• The Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India Holton
• Hunted by Meagan Spooner

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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. 

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• The Lost Apothecary by Sarah Penner
• Pride & Prejudice by Jane Austen
• Where the Road Bends by Rachel Fordham
• To Forge Her Fate by Kasey Stockton
• The Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan Henry
• The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann Shaffer
• Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson
• Heir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (novella)
• The Fur Trader's Lady by Gabrielle Meyer

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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.

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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.

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• Swept Away by Beth O’Leary
• It Starts with Us by Colleen Hoover
• Counting Miracles by Nicholas Sparks
• Happiness for Beginners by Katherine Center
• Nothing Like the Movies by Lynn Painter
• Say You'll Remember Me by Abby Jimenez
• My Lucky Charm by Courtney Walsh

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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! 

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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If you haven't listened to my thoughts on book one, Twilight, you can check out episode 79.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• The Life Impossible by Matt Haig
• From Wonderland, With Love by Jeffrey Westhoff
• Sea Witch by Sarah Henning
• A Modern Girl's Guide to Magic by Lindsay Hall
• Sorcery of Thorns by Margaret Rogerson
• Mysteries of Thorn Manor by Margaret Rogerson (Companion Novella)

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