Bookmarks 'n Blankets

So how many books did I read in 2023? I’m ready to reveal all my stats from last year and answer the End of the Year book tag questions. Come find out my favorite books, least favorite books, biggest surprises and disappointments, and so much more! You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Lett...

I read an incredible amount of amazing, compelling novels this year. Now I’m ready to gush about my top favorites of 2023. Come find out which titles were the best of the best and made my top 10 best books of the year. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in...

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 the top ten worst books I read this year. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to supp...

I found a new love in reading graphic novels this year. I devoured so many in 2023. Come find out which ten are my top favorites. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon...

I am really, really behind in many book series - from YA fantasy classics to newer adult fantasy, sci-fi, and romance series that I want to start. I also want to finish a few series that I started this year. Come find out 30 book series I want to read in 2024. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter Go...

During these past 10 months, I’ve heard about many amazing books, so now my interest has been piqued. Come find out which 24 books are on my must-read list in 2024. These are books that haven't been on any of my previous TBR book lists. There are also not any sequels in this list or new 2024 releases.  You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first...

I had an amazing first year of being part of the online book community and reading lots and lots and lots of fiction. But, I still have many more reading goals and books I want to read next year. Come find out all of my bookish goals and plans for 2024. I’ll also share a big life update! You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when...

I read four graphic novels and eight ARCs in November. Come find out what I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here . Graphic Novels I reviewed:  Relish by Lucy Knisley Adulthood is a Myth by Sarah Andersen Yummy: A History of Desserts by Victoria Grace Elliott Let’s Make Ramen by Hugh Amano and Sarah Becan NetGalley ARCs I reviewed: Kawaii Café Bubble Tea by Stace...

I didn’t get to everything I wanted to read last month, but I did have a really good reading month with some great books. I read both fiction and non-fiction books. Come find out what I read in November. You can find the companion blog here . Fiction Books I reviewed:  Nettle & Bone by T. Kingfisher The Simplicity of Cider by Amy E. Reichert Bookshops & Bonedust by Travis Baldree The Wishi...

The holiday season is upon us, and I’m really excited to read a whole bunch of fun, heartwarming Christmas books this month. Come find out which books I’ve chosen to read in December. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want t...

The holiday season is here, and what better way to bring on the Christmas and holiday cheer than with some favorite seasonal films? Come find out which holiday or Christmas movies I watch every single year and which are my favorites. You can find the companion blog here . Follow me on: Letterboxd Instagram Twitter GoodReads If you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the sh...

The holidays are here, and you may wonder what to get your loved ones this Christmas season. Well, I’m here to tell you 13 reasons why books are the perfect gifts. 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: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in exclusive member goodie...

I had my biggest graphic novel reading month of the year so far! I read nine graphic novels, two picture books, and eleven ARCs (or advanced reader copies) from NetGalley. Come find out what I thought about these books. You can find the companion blog here . If you're interested in my reviews for all the picture books that I read in October, you can find the blog here. Shop at Book Outlet and...

I had another incredible reading month with lots of cozy mysteries, spooky middle grades, graphic novels, and a couple of adult books - a horror and a mystery with some fantasy elements. Come find out what I read in October and what I thought about them. 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...

As we head into the final two months of the year, there are some very popular books that I really, really want to read before the end of the year, so I’m excited to tackle some highly anticipated reads. Come find out what I planning on reading in the month of November. You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram T...

Halloween is almost here, which means it’s the best time of year to embark on a heart-pounding journey through the cinematic world of horror films. So gather around, thrill-seekers and horror movie buffs, as I count down my favorite scary Halloween movies. Come find out if any of my favorites are your favorites! You can find the companion blog here . Follow me on: Letterboxd Instagram Twitter Good...

It’s Spooky Season, but some people may not enjoy scary, slasher movies that slip into our subconscious and induce those terrifying nightmares that haunt our dreams. So, in this episode, I will talk about my top favorite 25 non-scary Halloween movies. Come find out if any of my favorites are also your favorites! You can find the companion blog here . Follow me on: Letterboxd Instagram Twitter Good...

Fall is my favorite season of the year. Come get to know me more on a personal level as I answer some fall and Halloween-related questions to get in the cozy and spooky autumn vibes. I also have a cute Would You Rather graphic you can download and use on your social networks. You can get it from my website on the companion blog here . If you want to listen to more fall seasonal episodes, check out...

In September, I read an incredible 36 books. Of those books, I read six graphic novels and an amazing 23 ARCs from NetGalley. Come find out what I thought about these stories in this bonus reading wrap-up episode.  You can find the companion blog for the graphic novels and NetGalley ARCs here . You can also find the blog for all the NetGalley kids' picture books here .  Book Outlet - Use my l...

It’s that time of year to get spooked, and what better way to celebrate Halloween and this spooky season than with some creepy middle grade books. But if scary isn’t your thing and you like a good mystery to solve this fall season, then I’ve got you covered with some cozy mysteries. Come find out all the books that I’m planning on reading in the month of October. You can find the companion blog he...

September was a wild reading month. I experienced some more firsts, I read my largest amount of books of the year so far, and I need to retract some criticism that was given in some earlier episodes. It’s time to eat some humble pie! Come find out what I read this month! You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram...

Do you have a hard time focusing on your book when you sit down to read? If so, come learn 21 simple, practical ways that you can unplug and immerse yourself even deeper into your stories while you read.   You can find the companion blog here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interested in exclusive me...

We have finally made it to the BEST time of year - Fall!!! Come find out my favorite cozy autumnal books, movies, TV series, food, and activities to get you into the fall mood. This episode relies heavily on its companion blog, so please check out the post here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Letterboxd If you’re interes...

Whether you have just graduated or it’s been 50 years since you sat in a classroom, today I’m going to list my top 25 favorite movies in a school setting, from elementary school all the way up to college. Grab your lunchbox, backpack, and number two pencils because we are going back to school! You can find the full list and more info on my companion blog . Follow me on: Letterboxd Instagram Twitte...

I have six more books I want to talk about that I read in August from my historical fiction reading theme. Come find out what I read and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here . You can find the companion post on Instagram here and X (Twitter) here . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads If you’re intere...