Bookmarks 'n Blankets

I had an incredible second year in the online book community, diving into countless works of fiction. Yet, there are still so many books and reading goals waiting for me in 2025. Come find out all of my bookish goals and plans for next year. Plus, I’ll give you a quick update on my personal life.

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It’s one of the most romantic times of the year. This merry season is the perfect time to fall in love. Come find out three brand-new Christmas romance books I’m excited to read and share my reactions in real time.

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Books I React to in this Episode: 

• Kiss Me at Christmas by Jenny Bayliss
• Christmas With a Crank by Courtney Walsh
• Five Stolen Rings by Gracie Ruth Mitchell
• Madeleine's Mistletoe Meet Cute by Ellie Hall

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I’m already planning my must-read book list for 2025. But I’m not doing it alone this year. I have a special guest joining me today. Come find out which 12 books are on my highly anticipated book list for next year and who will be picking those books for me.

*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 next year.

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It’s the most wonderful time of the year, which means it’s officially the season for Christmas books! I adore this festive season, with its holiday romances, Santa-filled adventures, and heartfelt reminders of why we celebrate. Come find out all the Christmas books I want to read 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.

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Since my last real-time reactions witchy episode was such a disappointment, I wanted to read some more witchy books to redeem this genre for myself. Come find out what I thought about four more seasonal spooky books about witches.

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Listen to episode 80 if you missed my reactions to the first four witchy books I tried.

Books I React to in this Episode: 

• The Near Witch by Victoria Schwab
• The Lighthouse Witches by C.J. Cooke
• Wild Is the Witch by Rachel Griffin
• Bewitching the Ghost by Gigi Blume

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It’s getting cold out there, so it’s time to snuggle up and get cozy with some cozy mysteries and fantasies. Come find out all the cozies that I want to read 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.

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It’s time to fall in love during the autumn season by exploring stories that perfectly capture the atmosphere this time of year. Come find out three seasonal fall romance books I’m excited to react to in real time. Plus, I've included two bonuses - a novella and a short story.   

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Books I React to in this Episode: 

• My Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade
• The Rule Book by Sarah Adams
• Coming Home to Starr's Fall by Kate Hewitt
• Autumn in Sycamore Park by C.P. Ward
• Second Chance With the Enemy Neighbor by Ashleigh Quinn

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Fall is my favorite time of the year. Come get to know me more on a personal level as I answer some more fall and seasonal holiday-related questions to get in the cozy and spooky autumn vibes. Plus, I’ve included a few interactive segments in the show that I think you'll really enjoy as well!

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If you wish to listen to my autumnal episodes from last year, check out episode 36 and episode 41.

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Spooky Season is here, and Halloween is right around the corner. It’s time to get our fright on and read some stories that will make our blood run cold and send shivers down our spines. Come find out the 13 books that are perfect for this creepy, spooky time of year.

*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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With fall just around the corner and Spooky Season approaching, I was in the mood for some popular witchy reads. I picked a mix of books, ranging from cozy fantasy to horror fantasy and young adult (YA) teen drama. Since I’m still fairly new to the witchy genre, I’m just starting to explore it. Come find out the titles I’ve chosen for this real-time reactions episode.

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Books I React to in this Episode:

• The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu Mandanna
• Cackle by Rachel Harrison
• The Nature of Witches by Rachel Griffin
• How to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather 

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