Bookmarks 'n Blankets

If you’re looking for some isolated island thrillers, murder in the woods, theme park horrors, and summer vacations gone deadly wrong, then I’ve got you covered with these 12 mystery, thriller, and horror books that are perfect for Summerween. Come find out which books I’m excited to check out this summer. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month! *Please note that thi...

The weather has warmed up, and I’m ready for some swoony, sizzling romances but without the spice. So I thought I would try six brand-new closed-door romcoms to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here . Books I Try in This Episode: Just Friends by Haley Pham More Than Friends Denise Hunter  A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Ba...

It’s time to jump back into this super popular teen angsty paranormal romance fantasy with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. I’ve had a lot of time to recharge, so I’m ready to read book three and give you my thoughts and reactions in real time.   You can find the companion blog here . If you haven't listened to my thoughts on books one and two, you can check out episodes 79 and 102. Shop at Book Out...

It’s time to beat the heat with 12 books that are perfect for summertime reading. I have a variety of genres to fit my mood reading. Come find out which beach reads I’m excited to check out this summer. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to...

I’ve decided to read my first Fredrik Backman book. I’ve heard so many good things about his novels, so now I’m interested to see if I’ll like this contemporary fiction book and its movie adaptation. Come find out my thoughts about this story in real time. You can find the companion blog here . **If you like contemporary fiction stories with elderly characters, you may enjoy listening to episode 1...

I’m ready to dive into a genre that I don’t normally read - contemporary fiction. There are three very popular novels that everyone is talking about right now, so I wanted to see if the hype is worth it. Come find out which books I’m excited to read and react to in real time. You can find the companion blog here . Books I React to in this Episode:  Theo of Golden by Allen Levi The Borrowed Life of...

At the beginning of the year, I was craving some historical fiction stories, especially once spring rolled around. Come find out all of the historical and Regency romance books I read in the first quarter of 2026…and which six books have my whole heart, and I gave five stars.   You can find the companion blog here . Books I Review in This Episode: A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin Bri...

Lately, I’ve been in a huge fantasy mood, but I prefer light fantasy. For this Magical May, I’m excited to check out more magical realism novels. Come find out which titles are highest on my TBR list to check out. Plus, I'll let you know about 14 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound int...

With the flowers blooming, the sun shining, and the spring season upon us, it’s time to dive into novels that feel like a cozy, warm spring day. Come find out which spring books I want to read during this budding time of year. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they...

It’s officially springtime, and I’m in a cottagecore mood, so I thought I would try five Regency Romance books to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time. You can find the companion blog here . Books I Try in This Episode: A Fortunate Miscalculation by Karen Thornell Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham To Con A Gentleman by...

There is some highly disturbing news emerging in the book world about YA (or Young Adult) books, and we need to talk about it. Come find out all the controversy surrounding this genre of novels. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more . Follow me on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Pinterest GoodReads Letterbo...

Spring is almost here, which means it’s Cottagecore Season. I’m ready to read all the Regency Romance books. Come find out which titles I’m excited to read this spring season. Plus, I'll let you know about 11 new books coming out this month! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to...

So, how many books did I read in 2025? I’m ready to reveal all my reading stats from last year and answer these fun book tag questions. Come find out my favorite books, least favorite books, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and so much more! You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more . Follow me o...

If you’re a fantasy reader, then you’re probably aware of how much mature content is packed into these types of books today. However, you don’t have to compromise your morals and values with books in this popular genre. You can still enjoy clean fantasy stories. Come find out 12 spice-free fantasy books you can read instead. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any...

Unfortunately, not every book you pick up will be a winner. There will always be books that just don’t work for a reader. Come find out which books did not work for me and were my biggest disappointments of 2025. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more . Follow me on: Twitter Facebook Instagram Pinterest...

Last year, I read an incredible amount of amazing books that left lasting impressions on me. Now I’m ready to gush about my top favorites of 2025. Come find out which titles were the best of the best and made my top 10 list of the year.   You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more . Follow me on: Twitter Fac...

What an incredible third year in the online book community. I read some amazing books and found new all-time favorite authors. Yet, there are still so many books and authors to explore in 2026. Come find out all of my reading, podcast, and bookish intentions and plans for this new year. Plus, I’ll give you a quick update on my personal life. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outl...

2026 is looking to be a huge release year. I’m really excited to read new books by many of my favorite authors, as well as check out some new authors this year. Come find out which 12 new books I’m excited to read in this first quarter.   *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read th...

My husband is back to choose 12 more high-priority books for me to read in 2026. Come find out which titles he chose for me to read next year and what I thought of his picks. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at...

I’ve decided to make a change in the type of books that I read moving forward into the new year. Plus, I’m launching my very first reading challenge in 2026. Come sit down with me for a real talk and the announcement of a fun book challenge.  You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more . Follow me on: Twitter...

It’s the most wonderful time of year! It’s when we embrace the holiday season, and what better way than to read some Christmas romances? Come find out all the contemporary clean romcoms I’m excited to read this month (and many of them are brand new releases). Plus, I'll let you know about 3 NEW books coming out in December! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read...

This past autumn, I was in the mood for gothic fantasies and cozy horror books for Spooky Season. I even had two five-star reads. Come find out which novels I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here . Books I Review in This Episode: A Tempest of Tea by Hafsah Faizal A Study in Drowning by Ava Reid Stalking Jack the Ripper by Kerri Maniscalco The Vampire Knitting Cl...

This past Halloween season, I was really in the mood to read some witchy fantasy books. I haven’t had the best luck with this genre in the past; however, I think I broke that streak because not only did I find some new favorite authors, but I even had three five-star reads. Come find out which witchy fantasy books I read and what I thought about them.  You can find the companion blog here . Books...

Still wanting to take advantage of the autumn season, I’ve curated a list of cozy fall romance books that I want to read this month. Come find out which titles I’m excited to check out during this autumnal season. Plus, I'll let you know about 12 NEW books coming out in November! *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound in...

It’s finally time to read the modern-day witchy classic, Practical Magic. In this Pages to Popcorn episode, I’ll be reading the book while giving you my thoughts in real time, and then watching the movie. Come find out if I think this popular witchy book lives up to all the hype. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spe...