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Book Blast 50: New Year, New Books

new releases for 2023!

Over the holiday break, I binged another season of The White Lotus, had some great family time, and finally finished Daisy Darker by Alice Feeney (so good). So I am ready for a new book and just in time for the new releases for 2023. This batch of new titles is filled with familiar authors, such as… 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 49: Spooky Titles

eerie thrillers for Halloween

Halloween is around the corner, so get ready for the thrills and chills. To help set the eerie mood, I chose 12 titles that are sure to 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 in addition to the one I have linked… Read More

Book Blast 48: Unread Titles

books I never got around to reading

Each time I visit the library, I refer to my Goodreads list of books I want to read. 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 revisiting my looong list of books on my “To Read” shelf and… Read More

Book Blast 47: Steamy Romances

hot reads for summer

Last month I posted about “unapologetic chick-lit books” for the beach. I am following up that selection with this equally literary (insert air quotes here) group of steamy romance picks, all appropriate for the heat of the summer. I avoided any picks with overtly sexy covers – you can thank me later. Enjoy… CLICK ON TITLES ABOVE… Read More

Book Blast 46: Beach Reads

guilt free chick lit

Click on covers to purchase or read summaries When it comes to beach reading, I feel like I can be unapologetic with my picks. Give me all the chick-lit, romance, and who-dun-its to fill up the weeks of summer we have left. So today’s Book Blast is chock full of obligatory reads by Elin Hilderbrand, Emily Giffin, Rebecca Searle, and Emily… Read More

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