BOTM (Book of the Month) A complete list of books will be shown by clicking on the PDF. DATA: Historical Fiction 78 Contemporary Fiction 93 Thriller 95 Romance 52 Fantasy 41 Sci-Fi 16 Literary Fiction 97 Memoir 29 Mystery 29 YA 19 Suspense 1 Short stories 8 History 5 Historical Romance 2 Horror 17 Narrative Read more
AARDVARK For a complete list of books, click on this PDF: Book Data For Aardvark: Some are counted twice Historical Fiction 44 Contemporary Fiction 41 Thriller 40 Romance 51 Sci-Fi 7 Literary Fiction 44 Mystery 33 LGBTQIA+ 11 Memoir 1 Coming of age 9 Fantasy 29 Crime 7 Humorous 14 LGBTQIA+ 23 Political 1 Movie/TV Read more
Lately, you might’ve noticed Libby looks a little different when it comes to managing your holds. The “Deliver Later” option that so many of us used to depend on is officially gone. It’s been replaced by a new system that uses something called suspend and unsuspend. At first glance, it sounds the same, but it Read more
Here are some of my favorite reading accessories that can seriously improve your reading life. Prism Glasses (aka Lazy Reading Glasses) Perfect for: Reading while lying down flat These hilarious-looking glasses have angled mirrors that let you read a book or watch a screen while lying on your back — without lifting your head. No Read more
Book of the Month For a complete list of main picks, click on this PDF Aardvark Allurial For a complete list of books, click on this PDF I have not been keeping a list of books for this club. Should I?
In honor of me moving work locations the past two weeks, here is a list of books about moving! For a Lighter, Humorous Tone
After announced: I still have a few to post yet Reese Witherspoon and LitUP For a complete list of books, click on this PDF Read with Jenna For a complete list of books, click on this PDF GMA (Good Morning America) Not Quite Dead Yet is the Adult pick and Immortal Conseqences is the YA Read more
A new book box from BOTM. They offer Romantasy books. They have three to chose from this month. I may only be reporting on these books for now. Maybe in the future, I will do a complete list for them.
All clubs are spoiled! What do you think about the july picks? Lit up reese: this is not her main pick Read with jenna Gma Reese
As book lovers, we often think of reading as the sole way to enjoy a book—but the truth is, there are countless creative ways to engage with books beyond simply turning the pages. This month, why not take your reading experience to the next level? Whether you want to dive deeper into a story, explore Read more
Memoirs: Patti Smith to publish a memoir called “Bread of Angels.” “The 10: A Mamoir of Family and the Open Road” by E.A. Hanks is about Tom Hanks daughter and will follow abuse by her mother (Ton and Susan divorced) and Tom getting custody of her. NBC’s Vicky Nguyen’s memoir is called “Boat Baby” and Read more
I recently had the honor of meeting RL Stein! He read some short stories! What a legend!
Recently, BOTM and picked “WIld Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy that explores Cli-fi elements. Her other book called “Once There Were Wolves” and “Migrations” both explore this unique sub-genre. Here is a dive into what Cli-fi is and other notable works! What is Cli-Fi? Climate fiction, or cli-fi, is a genre that blends science fiction Read more
If you are wanting spoilers, please go to the blog post for spoilers Jan 2025. Jan spoilers for celebrity book clubs
This year, my goal is to dive even deeper into the world of book reviews. I plan to include more spoilers (possibly adding more than the main 3) and even highlight a few celebrity-favorite reads! I enjoy offering spoilers every month. I couldn’t do it without your comments and support. Plus, I’m committed to keeping Read more
I will be posting spoilers every month for the main three like I always do. I will not be posting predictions of future books.
All these picks have been officially announced Reese For a complete list of Reese’s books, click on this PDF. Belletrist (Emma Roberts) For a complete list of her books, click on this PDF Roxane Gay Audiacious Feminist Book Club Oprah GMA YA Read with Jenna Gma Between two books Service 95 Tea time
Congratulations on our 5-year blog anniversary! It’s so exciting to be back and sharing more content. When I first started the blog, I honestly didn’t expect it to last this long. I just wanted to put my love for books out there, hoping people would read along. Over the past five years, I’ve faced some Read more
Ones that I follow with complete lists attached: Reese Witherspoon (YA and Adult) GMA (YA and Adult) Read with Jenna Oprah Belletrist Book of the Month Aardvark Book Club Ones that I am following and just updating on: Noname Book Club Allstora (Rupaul) Audiacious (Roxane Gay) Feminist Book Club Between Two Books (Florence Welch) Phenomenal Read more
Thanks for everyone’s help this month. Reese Gma Jenna
I recently wrote to an author that I loved growing up. I included an envelope with postage, and he sent me back a signed bookmark! My inner circle of book friends wanted to know more information on how to do this. Here are some tips to help you craft a successful message: Finding addresses for Read more
1. Read Actively 2. You can start with a Hook 3. Provide Basic Information 4. Analyze Key Elements 5. Personal Reflection 6. Support Your Opinions 7. Conclude Effectively 8. Edit and Revise 9. Keep it Balanced 10. Consider Your Audience By following these steps, you can craft a thoughtful and engaging book review that resonates Read more
https://www.doesthedogdie.com/ This site provides spoiler-free information about various trigger warnings in books and movies. You can even ask about specific triggers, which can be really helpful for parents. I recently used it to decide whether to buy a book for my niece. 2. Another great resource is: https://likewise.com/books This site lets you choose a book Read more
We all love them! We sometimes collect them! This post is dedicated to the wide variety of Bookmarks! What is your fave bookmark? Comment below! Traditional– made out of cardstock or paper; they come in different styles and shapes; can have decorative tassels or beads. (Can also be called Tassel); Can also be charazcter themed Read more
If you enjoyed the two Beetlejuice movies, then I have a few book recommendations. This is based on a tone that is reminiscent of these movies (spooky, bizarre, humorous, offbeat/quirky, dark, and supernatural elements). Neil Gaiman: Neverwhere The Graveyward Book Good Omens (also by Terry Pratchett) Coraline Grady Hendrix How to Sell A Haunted House Read more
The official picks for October Thank you to my readers for always pulling through. 🙂 I just love you all. Happy reading, Book Nerds! 🙂 REESE Book Club Pick See previous posting about Oprah’s spoiler. The YA pick for GMA is Heir (see comments); They will now be doing a YA and Adult pick (see Read more
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