Bookmarks 'n Blankets

We are already halfway through the reading year, so I’m doing the ultra-popular mid-year freakout book tag. I will talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. You can find the companion blog here . Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions:  Best Books of 2024 So Far Best Sequels of 2024 So Far Biggest Disappointments o...

I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen to read this month. *Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all soun...

March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books. You can find the companion blog here  for the nine adult books. I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Re...

It's officially summer!! The weather is heating up, and so are the summer book lists! It's the perfect time to pick up a seasonal book or a breezy beach read to get you in the summer spirit. I've curated 16 fantastic books across various genres that are perfect for summertime. Come find out what I'll be reading during these hot months! *Please note that this is NOT a recommenda...

The Bookmarks ‘n Blankets Podcast is turning one year old! I can’t believe I’ve been hosting this show for an entire year. Amazing! Come celebrate with me as I reflect on a wonderful 12 months of this exciting venture. I will share my favorite books in my favorite genres from the past year, answer questions from the anniversary and birthday book tags, and share my thoughts about the future of this...

If you’re a seasonal reader looking for some springtime books or books that give you cottagecore vibes, then I have the perfect list for you. Come find out what I plan to read this spring and early summer. *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 th...

I’ve got four more romance books that I read in February to talk about, plus a Valentine’s Day romance short story collection. Come find out what I thought about these 10 titles. You can find the companion blog here . (Links to the free Amazon short story collections are on the blog.) Books I Review in This Episode: Earls Trip by Jenny Holiday City of Stardust by Georgia Summers Expiration Dates b...

My NetGalley ARC list has been dramatically increasing over these past few weeks. So I thought I’d share with you my most highly anticipated upcoming new releases for the spring and summer that I’m approved to read before their publication dates. Come find out which authors’ new books I’m super eager to read. You can find the companion blog here . Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off...

The month of love wasn’t as lovey-dovey as I would’ve liked. There were some amazing books, and then some terrible books. So, let’s talk about it. Come find out which books I read in February and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here . I read a Contemporary Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. I...

It’s that time of year to re-connect to the child within, re-visit some childhood favorites, and hopefully find some new favorites by reading middle grade books for Middle Grade March. Come find out 15 children’s books that are high on my TBR book list. *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 exc...

January was an amazing reading month, where I read 18 books in total. In this episode, I’ll discuss the rest of the books I read last month. Come find out which titles I read - and four of them are five stars! You can find the companion blog here . Books I Review in This Episode: To the Wild Horizon by Imogen Martin Olivetti by Allie Millington The Fury by Alex Michaelides The Heiress by Rachel Ha...

Wow! I had an amazing start to my 2024 reading journey. I read in multiple genres, marked some books off a few lists, and had five 5-star books, and a few of those are already on my best of 2024 book list. Come find out 11 of the books I read in January in this first part. You can find the companion blog here . I read a Regency Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge th...

In February, we celebrate Valentine’s Day, so in honor of the month of love, I’ve compiled a list of 15 romance books I want to read. Come find out which titles I’m hoping will make me swoon. *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 bl...

If you’re a seasonal reader looking for some books set in the winter, then I have the book list for you. Come find out which 15 winter books I’m excited to read during these cold months of the year.   *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 com...

I finished the year off strong and said goodbye to 2023 with some wonderful Christmas books and a few fantasy books that I had been wanting to read, plus some graphic novels. Come find out which books I read in December. (There are a lot, a total of 22 books!) 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 . Fo...

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...