Book Review: The Holiday Swap By Maggie Knox
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Book Review: The Holiday Swap By Maggie Knox

I took a page out of my own book (pun intended) to read one of the 25-holiday romance books I rounded up. The Holiday Swap by Maggie Knox was a pleasantly surprising read that I didn’t want to put down or have the story end. This is why. Buy From: Libro.fm, Bookshop, Audible, Kindle A Spoiler-Free Book Review Of…

Book Review: The Twelve Dates Of Christmas
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Book Review: The Twelve Dates Of Christmas

‘Tis the season for me to binge-watch and read other people’s holiday romance stories. The first festive book of the season I read was The Twelve Dates of Christmas by Jenny Bayliss. I’ll admit, this is my second-holiday romance book to ever read but it certainly isn’t the last—in fact, I’ve already started on more…

Sustainable Gift Guide: For The Bookworm
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Sustainable Gift Guide: For The Bookworm

Happy Holidays! Today’s post in the sustainable holiday series is a sustainable gift guide for the bookworm. All of the products and brands featured within these gift guides are produced with environmental and ethical priorities. By shopping these gift guides, you are making a conscious decision to spend your hard-earned money to help smaller, local,…

Book Review: The Viscount Who Loved Me — Bridgerton Book 2
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Book Review: The Viscount Who Loved Me — Bridgerton Book 2

The Viscount Who Loved Me is book two in the Bridgerton series, written by Julia Quinn. The series was popularized by Netflix when book 1, The Duke and I, was adapted for the show’s focus in season 1. Now, Bridgerton is back for a second season and based on The Viscount Who Loved Me. I…

Book Review: The Duke & I — Bridgerton Series
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Book Review: The Duke & I — Bridgerton Series

Each Bridgerton book is centered on one of the eight siblings and their love life. The Duke & I is the first story and focuses on Daphne Bridgerton. CLICK HERE FOR: KINDLE | AUDIBLE | PAPERBACK | HARDCOVER Official Summary “Can there be any greater challenge to London’s Ambitious Mamas than an unmarried duke? —Lady Whistledown’s Society Papers, April 1813 By all…

Book Review: Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo
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Book Review: Shadow & Bone by Leigh Bardugo

Shadow & Bone is book one of Leigh Bardugo’s Young Adult fantasy novel in the Grishaverse trilogy. Shadow & Bone introduces the Russian-inspired fantasy world via the story of the “soldier. Summoner. Saint. Orphaned and expendable, Alina Starkov is a soldier who knows she may not survive her first trek across the Shadow Fold―a swath…

A Conscious Alternative To Buying Books From Amazon
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A Conscious Alternative To Buying Books From Amazon

I remember purchasing my first book online. It was a whirlwind and a milestone for technology. Now, as I’ve been journeying through more sustainable living I’ve come to see the negativity of having my TBR list overnighted. I’m assembling resources to make the switch from traditional booksellers, to indie book sellers. One resource I’ve found…

6 Books To Read If You Like World War II Historical Fiction

6 Books To Read If You Like World War II Historical Fiction

World War II books—both historically accurate and fiction—are one of my favorite genres to read. I find beauty and strength in the story of characters (and often real people) who had to endure real-life tragedy and horror. There is wisdom within the heartbreak and disgust from a genocide that inspires me to be my best…

Book Review: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society
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Book Review: The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society

The Guernsey Literary & Potato Peel Pie Society first aired on Netflix in 2018. Moments into the movie I fell in love—with the characters, plot, era, location, and the ode to handwritten letters. Once the 2 hours and 4 minutes of cinematic masterpiece had concluded, I was left desperately wanting more. And so began my…