Bookmarks 'n Blankets

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...

I don’t know what I was thinking, but I put this month’s book list in the hands of my husband. Did he do me dirty or was he nice about his choices? Come find out which books I’m excited to read in September. You can find the companion blog here . If you have any book recommendations that I can check out in the future, I invite you to comment on my post on Instagram or X (Twitter) . Book Outlet - U...

Wow! I had an amazing reading month! I’ve also had my biggest reading month of the year so far. I read an astonishing 13 books. Come find out which ones I read in the month of August and what I thought about them. You can find the companion blog here . To make any historical fiction recommendations, you can comment on Instagram or X (Twitter) . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first o...

Well, I never thought that I would do it, but I’ve joined another social media platform. So now, there’s another way you follow me and get even more bookish updates, news, and a whole lot more! Follow me on: Instagram Twitter GoodReads Website If you want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community .

I am at the halfway point of MY reading year. I’m going to talk about the good, the bad, and the surprising. Come find out which books I’ve read (and movies I’ve watched) that I’ve deemed the best and worst of the year so far. 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 If you want to support the...

Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book People We Meet on Vacation by Emily Henry. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more. Check out my Instagram post to see the cover art, or let me know what you think about this novel. You can find the companion blog here , where you can also find a link to purchase the book. Book Outlet - Use my link to s...

Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book The Summer of Broken Rules by K.L. Walther. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more. Check out my Instagram post to see the cover art, or let me know what you thought about this novel. You can find the companion blog here , where you can also find a link to purchase the book. Book Outlet - Use my link t...

Sit back and relax as I discuss my review of the book Love & Gelato by Jenna Evans Welch. You'll hear about what I liked, what I didn't like, my rating, and more. Check out my Instagram post to see the cover art, or let me know what you thought about this novel. You can find the companion blog here , where you can also find a link to purchase the book. Book Outlet - Use my link to sa...

From reducing stress and anxiety to enhancing cognitive function, the benefits of reading go beyond simple entertainment. Come find out some surprising health benefits your brain and body get from reading. I'll also share 15 practical ways to make MORE time to read. You can find the companion blog here with more resources. You can comment on my Instagram post on ways you find time to read or...

I’ve got some big titles on my reading list this month. Come find out what reading theme I chose for August and the books in my Pile of Possibilities. You can find the companion blog here . If you have any historical fiction book recommendations that I can check out in the future, I invite you to comment on my post on Instagram . Book Outlet - Use my link to save $5 off your first order of $25+ Fo...

Welcome, story lovers! I read ten books this month - the highest reading month I’ve had so far. Come find out which books I read in the month of July and what I thought about them.   I had so much to say that this episode became two parts. In this first part, I discuss my least favorite titles of the month. You can find the companion blog here . To make any romance recommendations, you can comment...