‘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…
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,…
The holidays are a magical time—there is cheer around every corner if you make a habit of looking for it and keep an open mind. I love the spirit that comes along with this time of the year and the romance stories–both books and movies. This post features 25-holiday romance books to read this season…
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…
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…
June reading wrap up! ☀️⛱ This month flew by…maybe it’s because I was deep in YA fantasy book series? I love the feedback you’ve given me about wanting to see more book content. So, I thought I’d show you a roundup of what I’ve read throughout June! If you’d like a mini book review…
I’m Starting a Free Virtual Book Club Calling all readers! I’m kicking off summer with a virtual book club! The first story we’re reading and the world we will be diving into is Realm Breaker by Victoria Aveyard. I’ve listed the book synopsis below and links where you can purchase it. We will meet on…
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…
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…
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…
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…
What To Do with old/unused books: If you find yourself with a book or a whole shelf of books that are collecting dust, perhaps it’s time to find them a new home. There are many ways to responsibly dispose of books––meaning options for books to have a second life (or third if you purchased them…