Why Libraries Are Still Your Greatest Resource

In a world dominated by digital distractions and subscription fees that rival old digital packages, libraries still remain as locations of free knowledge and opportunity. While some may view them as things of the past, libraries are thriving in the modern age, offering a wealth of resources and experiences that […]


5 Mother’s Day Bookish Gifts

Mother’s Day is right around the corner on 12 May and if you have a mom who loves to read, then getting them some book-ish gifts is sure to bring a smile to their face! Check out these 5 options to get you started with ideas! Reading Light for Bed […]



My Life In France by Julia Child [Book Review]

Summary “Although she would later singlehandedly create a new approach to American cuisine with her cookbook Mastering the Art of French Cooking and her television show The French Chef, Julia Child was not always a master chef. Indeed, when she first arrived in France in 1948 with her husband, Paul, who was to […]


McGowan Mafia Series: Books 1-5 by Effie Campbell

The McGowan Mafia series by Effie Campbell is such a spicy and amazing series. When I tell you I read 4 books in like 2-3 days, I am not joking! I would have read all 5 but I actually didn’t know the 5th book was released until I started writing […]



AI and Books: The Dangerous Future

This post contains some information as well as my opinion on the matter. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is something that isn’t going to be going away. The pandora’s box is open and no one is closing it. AI will be with us forever and we unfortunately have to accept that – […]


What Does ‘Age Appropriate Books’ Mean?

Reading books, and letting your kids read books, is a very personal choice. Children develop at different speeds and have different experiences which influence them. A lot of books for younger readers are classified for certain ages and then up to certain books being ‘adult’ books. But what does it […]



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Book Covers: Are They Misleading?

This post is my thoughts & opinions on what I am seeing. Book covers are a very important part of a book. They look gorgeous on your bookshelf, can be used as marketing tools and (for some of us) are the reason that we buy a book. But one thing […]


The Rainbow Book Bus: Book Freedom & Inclusion

You know what you are missing from your life? A bus that brings books that allows everyone to read whatever they want while supporting everyone! If that’s what you need, then you need the Rainbow Book Bus! I recently came across the Rainbow Book Bus and my goodness am I […]



Banned Book Website List

I got an interesting email later today saying that I had been included in a list of 30 banned book information websites. It was quite an honor to be included in this list, along side PEN America and Unite Against Banned Books! I wanted to share the website that lists […]


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Dark Romance Tropes: Toxic & Dangerous or Okay Fantasy?

Romance is all over Bookstagram and beyond in the past few months. Spicy books have kind of surged back with stores like The Ripped Bodice and others catering to romance readers. But when you think of romance, a lot of the uninitiated think of bodice ripper books, they may think […]



North Queen by Nicola Tyche [Book Review]

Summary “The Return of a Lost Heir … The kingdom of Mercia has been at war with the Shadow King and his dark army for ten years. To escape the seer’s vision of her capture, Mercia’s heir to the throne, Princess Norah Andell, is secreted away by her father to […]


The Midnight Library by Matt Haig [Book Review]

Summary “Somewhere out beyond the edge of the universe there is a library that contains an infinite number of books, each one the story of another reality. One tells the story of your life as it is, along with another book for the other life you could have lived if […]



Are Honest Book Reviews a Thing of the Past?

The internet has brought many amazing things but it has also brought many bad things. One of these is the online Bookstagram/Booktok community. Before you run off and be like “how dare she”, hear me out! This is my super, on fire, hot take.   Answer this question to yourself: […]


Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros [Book Review]

Summary “Enter the brutal and elite world of a war college for dragon riders from New York Times bestselling author Rebecca Yarros Twenty-year-old Violet Sorrengail was supposed to enter the Scribe Quadrant, living a quiet life among books and history. Now, the commanding general—also known as her tough-as-talons mother—has ordered Violet […]



Eclipse of the Eternal: The Odyssey of Valerian Kross by ...

This book was requested by the author to be reviewed. I did not receive any financial compensation for this review. All thoughts in this review are my own. Summary “In a world where the lines between right and wrong are blurred by war, Valerian’s journey is not just one of […]


Last Minute Bookish Gifts | Kindle Unlimited or Audible!

With the holiday’s rapidly approaching, you may be scrambling for some good last minute gifts. If you have a book reader on your list, I have two great items that are sure to make them incredibly happy! You could gift them Kindle Unlimited or Audible during this holiday season! What […]



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The Predator by Runyx [Book Review]

Summary “What happens when an unstoppable force meets an immovable object in the field of death? In the dark underbelly of the mob, Tristan Caine has been an anomaly. As the only non-blooded member in the high circle of the Tenebrae Outfit, he is an enigma to all – his […]


Goodreads Fake Review Bombing Drama | What’s The Tea?

If you in any of the book communities either on X/Twitter or Instagram, you have probably been hearing some of the drama. Allegedly, an author negatively review bombing books and positively reviewing her own with fake accounts. First time author Cait Corrain has been accused of doing this and because […]



9 Bookish Elf On The Shelf Ideas

‘Tis the season for elf on the shelf. Now while we are a few weeks in, you may be looking for ideas to survive your entire month of bringing magic to the young ones. If you’re not entirely sure what elf on the shelf is, check out this really good […]


9 Affordable Holiday Gifts for Book Lovers

With the holidays rapidly approaching, you may be wondering what to be getting people for the holidays. We all have a book lover in our lives, or  maybe we want to help point someone in a direction to get us something. However, I know wallets may be tight this holiday […]