Ep. 111 - 2025 Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag | Best & Worst Books of the Year So Far
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. Plus, I'll let you know about some new releases coming in the second half of the year that I'm super excited about.You can find the companion blog here.If you wish to listen to previous mid-year freak-out episodes, go to episodes 73 and 30.Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2025 So FarBest Sequels of 2025 So FarBiggest Disappointments of 2025 So FarNew Releases I Haven’t Read But Want ToMost Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the YearBiggest Surprises of 2025 So FarFavorite New Author (Debut or New to Me)Books I Learned the Most FromA Book That Made Me CryBooks That Made Me HappyMost Beautiful Book Cover I’ve Bought or Received So Far This YearBooks I Need to Read Before the End of 2025My Favorite Genres of the Year So FarBooks You Want to Reread This YearBooks You’ve Been Putting OffA Book You Enjoyed with Mixed ReviewsA Series You Want to Finish Before the End of the YearFive-Star Predictions for the Rest of the YearDo You Think You’ll Reach Your Reading Goal or Will You Change It?Any New Goals for the Rest of the Year?Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.
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Ep. 110 - 13 Books for Summerween & Christmas in July - July TBR Book List
I’m gettin crazy by changing up my summer reading list, throwing in not one, but two holiday-themed TBR book lists. In honor of Summerween, I have 6 mystery and thriller books. And in honor of Christmas in July, I have 6 holiday romcoms. Come find out which titles I chose to read in July.*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 Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.
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Ep. 109 - Recent Reads: 2 Thrillers & 3 Fantasy Books | New Favorite Authors & a 5-Star Read
I needed to mix up my spring reading list with a couple of thrillers by two of my favorite authors and try some new fantasy authors. I even had a five-star read in the mix! Come find out which five books I read in March and April. You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:Survive the Night by Riley SagerHidden Bodies by Caroline KepnesNew Moon by Stephanie MeyerThe Ornithologist's Field Guide to Love by India HoltonHunted by Meagan SpoonerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.
During the spring months, I was in the mood for all things cottagecore and Regency Romance stories. I read some amazing historical romance books and found a couple of new all-time favorites. Come find out which titles I read in March and April. You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:The Lost Apothecary by Sarah PennerPride & Prejudice by Jane AustenWhere the Road Bends by Rachel FordhamTo Forge Her Fate by Kasey StocktonThe Story She Left Behind by Patti Callahan HenryThe Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society by Annie Barrows and Mary Ann ShafferEdenbrooke by Julianne DonaldsonHeir to Edenbrooke by Julianne Donaldson (novella)The Fur Trader's Lady by Gabrielle MeyerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.
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Ep. 107 - 12 Books with Summer Vibes | June TBR Book List
Summertime is here, and I’m ready to read all the books with summer vibes or perfect beach reads. Come find out the 12 titles I’m excited to check 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 read them at some point.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:TwitterFacebookInstagramGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.
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