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Time Flies and Tea Saves Lives
I swear I blinked and it’s already the holiday season. It didn’t really click for me until it started getting darker earlier, and the morning temps are finally down into the 50’s. October in California is a weird beast. It’ll be 53 degrees overnight and then 87 degrees in the middle of the day. Oof. You have to figure out what outfit to wear that will allow you to be comfortable in both those temps and not have to carry around a sweater or a jacket haha. It drives me a bit nuts if I’m being honest. But this is…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: Rabbit Moon by Jan D. Payne
Happy Tuesday my dear friends and welcome to the best month of the year! I love all things fall- cooler weather, the leaves changing, Halloween, and of course my birthday 😉 October brings such a feeling a change and newness for me and I tend to find myself looking for new books to add to my never-ending TBR list. Today’s book sparked my interest as I’ve always been fascinated by death doulas and how honorable and hard their job must be. I can’t wait to dive in. Title: Rabbit MoonAuthor: Jan D. PaynePublication date: September 17th 2024Genres: Adult, Mystery, Thriller…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Button Collector by M.M. Cochran
With the start of fall weather, followed by more summer, and hopefully more fall weather it is definitely starting to feel like spooky season again. I saw this particular book and knew I had to add it to my TBR. The Button CollectorM.M. CochranPublication date: September 17th 2024Genres: Adult, Psychological Thriller When Chicago journalist Jessica Knight is linked to a string of odd murders happening across the country, her life takes a turn for the worse. She is left wondering why her relatives are the ones dropping like flies under the signature mark of a serial killer . . .…
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Book Blitz and Giveaway: The Legendary Mo Seto by A.Y. Chan
Hello friends! Long time no see! Life has been hectic and overwhelming as of late (divorce, moving, etc) so I haven’t been able to give my time to keeping up with you all and this blog. I promise we’re still here, and even occasionally reading! For now, I have a few upcoming books that I wanted to showcase because they sound absolutely wonderful. Today’s is no exception. Mo Seto, martial arts movie star! Has a nice ring to it doesn’t it? Too bad there’s a height restriction to audition. But 12-year-old Modesty (Mo) Seto has never let her height get…
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Book Blogger Hop (8/22/24)
Book Blogger Hop Happy Friday my friends! We made it! I don’t know about you, but my week was absolutely exhausting and all I’ve been thinking about is making it to the weekend. I feel like around this time every year things go absolutely bonkers on all fronts. My vacation (and quiet reading on the beach) cannot come soon enough. For now though I’ll look forward to a fun weekend with friends! Anyway, Friday means it’s time for a Book Blogger Hop as well! I really liked the question this week because it made me pause and really think about…
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Book Review: Starling House by Alix E. Harrow
A haunted and grim gothic narrative, "Starling House" by Alix E. Harrow explores a dying town, Eden, Kentucky. Opal, aiming to aid her brother, accepts a job tied to the sinister Starling House. As eerie events unfold, she and the house's heir, Arthur, must unearth hidden secrets or face nightmares overtaking Eden.
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Mid-Summer Feelings and Reading Update
As a teen, the writer loved summer for relaxation and fun activities. As an adult, they find it challenging due to the heat and work commute but still enjoy reading. They've set a goal of 52 books for the year, currently at 32, and are enjoying "The Gunslinger" after multiple attempts.
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Book Review: The Body in the Bookstore by Ellie Alexander
When bookseller Annie Murray organizes a mystery-themed book festival to save her bookstore, she discovers a body behind the shelves. With the help of friends and her criminology professor-turned-detective, Annie unravels clues amidst growing suspects. Full of quirky characters and small-town charm, this cozy crime novel keeps readers guessing.
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Sick Day and Cozy Reading
My body and I have been battling one another to see who is stronger, and I’m honestly so tired of being continuously sick with one thing or another. Right now I’m fighting through yet another ear infection, and being extremely grateful for the existence of audio books. There’s nothing like being able to close your eyes and just rest while still hearing a story. Especially since, up until yesterday, reading a regular book was just not on the table. Haha. Thank goodness for amazing narrators. All of this made me stop to think about how important cozy reading is in…
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Book Review: The No-Girlfriend Rule by Christen Randall
Julie Murphy meets Casey McQuiston in this unforgettable queer romance about a teen girl whose foray into fantasy tabletop roleplaying brings her new confidence, true friends, and a shot at real, swoon-worthy love. Hollis Beckwith isn’t trying to get a girl—she’s just trying to get by. For a fat, broke girl with anxiety, the start of senior year brings enough to worry about. And besides, she already has a Chris. Their relationship isn’t particularly exciting, but it’s comfortable and familiar, and Hollis wants it to survive beyond senior year. To prove she’s a girlfriend worth keeping, Hollis decides to learn…
