If you’ve ever wanted to dip your toe into mythology retellings but weren’t sure where to begin, you’re not alone. Between Greek gods, Norse tricksters, and legends drawn from cultures around the world, the genre can feel intimidating—like you need a degree in classics just to pick your next read. You don’t. This guide brings … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Mythology Retellings
News and Updates As this post goes live, I’ll be heading home from a cozy, much‑needed reading retreat in the North Georgia mountains. The weekend was the perfect mix of quiet planning for the months ahead and curling up with good books while the rain tapped at the windows—truly the best kind of reset. I … Continue reading This Week: March 8th
Thank you NetGalley and Viking Penguin for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Jenny Lawson first made a name for herself as a blogger, winning readers over with her sharp wit and self‑deprecating honesty. Those same qualities carried seamlessly into her memoirs and self‑help books, which focus on navigating life … Continue reading How to be Okay When Nothing is Okay
I’m especially excited about this month’s prompts. Folklore has long been a personal fascination of mine—I even wrote a term paper on Appalachian folklore and superstitions years ago, and I’ve been hooked ever since. With St. Patrick’s Day just around the corner and all the rich folklore tied to it, this feels like the perfect … Continue reading March Theme: Fairytales & Folklore
News and Updates Welcome to March and our month of Fairytales and Folklore! I've got a full week ahead of me and will be offline later this week as I head out on a solo reading retreat weekend in the mountains. However, we have a packed week leading up to it! I can't wait to … Continue reading This Week: March 1st
Thank you NetGalley and Montlake for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Aurelia spends weeks planning the perfect romantic getaway with her boyfriend—unaware that he’s been planning hookups and secret trysts with his boss. When he abandons her in Sicily to return to his affair, Aurelia makes herself a promise: … Continue reading The Ruler
When we were planning out this year’s reading challenge, February was one of the months I was most excited about—I’m always here for a good romance. We had a lot of fun exploring a few different subgenres, though there are still so many we didn’t get to this time around. Did we manage to read … Continue reading February Top Books
News and Updates It’s the final week of February, which means the Amelia Island Book Festival is here. While I’m sad this will be my first time missing the festival in several years, there are still plenty of exciting literary events on my calendar. Tomorrow brings a book signing and author talk for Terah Shelton … Continue reading This Week: February 22nd
Thank you NetGalley and Thomas Nelson Fiction for sending this book for review consideration. All opinions are my own. Penelope is living the dream of every devoted bibliophile: she serves as the personal assistant to one of the most famous mystery writers in the world. That places her near his inner circle all the time … Continue reading Without a Clue
Most of my favorite reading nights start the same way: my favorite reading chair, a mug within reach, a romance novel in my hands—and at least one cat deciding that my lap is now their personal property. Before I’ve even hit chapter two, there’s purring, snoring, and fur in the pages. And somehow, the story … Continue reading Why Pets Make Romances Cozier (And Smarter)
