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Book Blast 62: Valentine’s Day

romantic reads

As February ushers in the season of love, there’s no better way to celebrate than by curling up with a tantalizing romance novel that promises to send your heart aflutter. In honor of Valentine’s Day, I’ve curated a selection of steamy reads that come highly recommended on Goodreads. Whether you’re in the mood for a sweet, passionate, or spicy… Read More

Book Blast 61: New Releases for 2024

anticipated releases

So, The Guilded Age has ended, and I am ready to read– and just in time for the new releases for 2024. This batch of new titles is filled with familiar authors, such as Stacy Willingham and Alex Michaelides (The Silent Patient), but this one from Ariel Lawhon is first up for me. So head to your local bookstore… Read More

GIFT GUIDE: Books

a book for everyone

I love to give and get books as gifts. There is nothing better than choosing that perfect title for a friend, sibling, or child. If you cannot support your local bookstore (Barrett Bookstore here in Darien, CT) then Amazon is the easiest way to browse and buy for your entire Christmas list. I have compiled a bunch here that I think… Read More

Book Blast 60: Spooky Titles

eerie thrillers for Halloween

Halloween is approaching, so get ready for the thrills and chills. To help set the eerie mood, I chose 12 titles that will indeed have you just a little bit scared, if not totally gripped. I am a big fan of Riley Sager, so grab any of his books besides the one I have linked below. Head to your local bookstore,… Read More

Book Blast 59: Historical Fiction

my friend Nina picks her faves

Occasionally I like to invite friends to pick their favorite books to share with you all. This time around, we are sharing my friend Nina’s top twelve historical fiction titles. While Nina and I both share an appreciation for a good beach read or thriller, these are the types of books she seeks out and has recommended to me… Read More

Book Blast 58: Unread Titles

great books I never got to read

Each time I visit the library, I refer to my Goodreads list of books I want to check out. Because this list grows faster than I can actually read, there are so many titles that I never get to, so they are essentially forgotten until now. I am again revisiting my looong list of books on my “To Read”… Read More

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