Bookmarks 'n Blankets

I'm starting a NEW series where I react to books in real time!

It's FINALLY time to read the popular Twilight Saga. I know I'm about 20 years late to the party and have seen all the movies, but I'm ready to dive into the books to see what all the hype is about. Here are my real-time thoughts and opinions as I read this first book in the series. Enjoy!

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Spooky Season is upon us, and I’m ready to dive into some books to celebrate this special time of year. Come find out the 10 books with dark academia and gothic vibes that I’m planning 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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I was able to get my hands on some brand-new releases as well as a few summer thrillers. Come find out what I thought about these eight mystery & thriller books.

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• Mister Magic by Kiersten White
• One Perfect Couple by Ruth Ware
• Things We Do in the Dark by Jennifer Hillier
• The Only Survivors by Megan Miranda
• The Midnight Feast by Lucy Foley
• Murder Road by Simone St. James
• Darling Girls by Sally Hepworth
• Middle of the Night by Riley Sager

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I’ve been reading a lot of mystery & thrillers, fantasy, and contemporary romance books lately. So now, I’m ready to change things up and go back in time with some historical fiction books I’ve wanted to read. Come find out 12 highly anticipated novels I’m excited 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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I have more ARCs (advanced reader copies) to read and review via NetGalley. I’m super excited about these upcoming new releases, so I thought I’d share my 10 most highly anticipated books coming out in late summer and early fall. Come find out what I’ll be reading so I can let you know if they are worth your time or not.

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Even though I moved over 1,300 miles across the country in April, I still read a good amount of books. Come find out what I thought about these nine titles.

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I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn more and join in the fun, you can watch her video announcement here.

Books I Review in This Episode:

1. The Hating Game by Sally Thorne
2. The Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle Zevin
3. The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
4. The Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne Young
5. Everyone is Watching by Heather Gudenkauf
6. Love & Chickens by Kasey Morris
7. Without a Trace (Book #1 in the Rock Harbor series) by Colleen Coble
8. The Summer of Yes by Courtney Walsh
9. Beyond Ivy Walls by Rachel Fordham

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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.

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Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: 

1. Best Books of 2024 So Far
2. Best Sequels of 2024 So Far
3. Biggest Disappointments of 2024 So Far
4. New Releases I Haven’t Read But Want To
5. Most Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the Year
6. Biggest Surprises of 2024 So Far
7. Favorite New Author (Debut or New to Me)
8. Books I Learned the Most From
9. A Book That Made Me Cry
10. Books That Made Me Happy
11. Most Beautiful Book Cover I’ve Bought or Received So Far This Year
12. Books I Need to Read Before the End of 2024
13. My Favorite Genres of the Year So Far
14. Books You Want to Reread This Year
15. Books You’ve Been Putting Off
16. A Book You Enjoyed with Mixed Reviews
17. A Series You Want to Finish Before the End of the Year
18. Five-Star Predictions for the Rest of the Year
19. Do You Think You’ll Reach Your Reading Goal or Will You Change It?
20. Any New Goals for the Rest of the Year?

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I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen 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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March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books.

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I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn more and join in the fun, you can watch her video announcement here.

Books I Review in This Episode:

• Vicious by V.E. Schwab
• The Tenfold Tenants by E. V. Belknap
• At the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather Webber
• Whalefall by Daniel Kraus
• Murder at the Blarney Bash (Book #5 in the A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series) by Darci Hannah
• The Longest Ride by Nicholas Sparks
• Lucky Leap Day by Ann Marie Walker
• Book Lovers by Emily Henry
• Fairest of Heart (Book #1 in the Texas Ever After series) by Karen Witemeyer
• Odder by Katherine Applegate
• The Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth Winthrop
• Mary Poppins (Book #1 in the series) by P. L. Travers
• Matilda by Roald Dahl
• It's Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen 
• The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Book #1 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. Lewis
• Prince Caspian (Book #2 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. Lewis
• Voyage of the Dawn Treader (Book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. Lewis

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It's officially summer!! The weather is heating up, and so are the summer book lists! It's the perfect time to pick up a seasonal book or a breezy beach read to get you in the summer spirit. I've curated 16 fantastic books across various genres that are perfect for summertime. Come find out what I'll be reading during these hot months!

*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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