If you’re looking for some isolated island thrillers, murder in the woods, theme park horrors, and summer vacations gone deadly wrong, then I’ve got you covered with these 12 mystery, thriller, and horror books that are perfect for Summerween. Come find out which books I’m excited to check out this summer. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming 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...

The weather has warmed up, and I’m ready for some swoony, sizzling romances but without the spice. So I thought I would try six brand-new closed-door romcoms to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Try in This Episode: Just Friends by Haley PhamMore Than Friends Denise Hunter A Brewed Awakening by Pepper BashamThe Shippers by Katherine CenterDolly All the Time by Annabel MonaghanBrighter than Before...

It’s time to jump back into this super popular teen angsty paranormal romance fantasy with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. I’ve had a lot of time to recharge, so I’m ready to read book three and give you my thoughts and reactions in real time. You can find the companion blog here. If you haven't listened to my thoughts on books one and two, you can check out episodes 79 and 102. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more. Follow me on: Twi...

It’s time to beat the heat with 12 books that are perfect for summertime reading. I have a variety of genres to fit my mood reading. Come find out which beach reads I’m excited to check out this summer. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming 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. You can find the companion blog here. If you want to ...

I’ve decided to read my first Fredrik Backman book. I’ve heard so many good things about his novels, so now I’m interested to see if I’ll like this contemporary fiction book and its movie adaptation. Come find out my thoughts about this story in real time. You can find the companion blog here. **If you like contemporary fiction stories with elderly characters, you may enjoy listening to episode 143. Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 o...

I’m ready to dive into a genre that I don’t normally read - contemporary fiction. There are three very popular novels that everyone is talking about right now, so I wanted to see if the hype is worth it. Come find out which books I’m excited to read and react to in real time. You can find the companion blog here. Books I React to in this Episode: Theo of Golden by Allen LeviThe Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna JohnstonThe Correspondent by Virginia EvansShop at Book Outlet and us...

At the beginning of the year, I was craving some historical fiction stories, especially once spring rolled around. Come find out all of the historical and Regency romance books I read in the first quarter of 2026…and which six books have my whole heart, and I gave five stars. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Review in This Episode: A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie IrwinBridge to Haven by Francine RiversTo Con A Gentleman by Sarah AdamsThe Rules of Courtship by Kasey Sto...

Lately, I’ve been in a huge fantasy mood, but I prefer light fantasy. For this Magical May, I’m excited to check out more magical realism novels. Come find out which titles are highest on my TBR list to check out. Plus, I'll let you know about 14 new books coming 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. You can find the companion blog here. If y...

With the flowers blooming, the sun shining, and the spring season upon us, it’s time to dive into novels that feel like a cozy, warm spring day. Come find out which spring books I want to read during this budding time of year. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming 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. You can find the companion bl...

It’s officially springtime, and I’m in a cottagecore mood, so I thought I would try five Regency Romance books to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here. Books I Try in This Episode: A Fortunate Miscalculation by Karen ThornellBlackmoore by Julianne DonaldsonSense and Suitability by Pepper BashamTo Con A Gentleman by Sarah AdamsA Game of Hearts by Joanna BarkerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your...