Book Review Homecoming by Kate MortonHistorical Fiction | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Kate Morton has long been one of my favorite authors. Her dual timelines are always masterfully woven, creating a tangled but mesmerizing web of mystery and history — and this newest story did not disappoint. Homecoming layers rich settings and authentic characters into a …
17 Books Releasing April 2023 It’s the first pub day of April and there are some big-name authors with new releases this month! These all sound amazing and we can’t wait to check them out. As always, each of these books will fit your 52 Book Club 2023 challenge! Which ones are you most excited …
Book Review A Spinster’s Guide to Danger and Dukes by Manda CollinsHistorical Romance | Mystery Reader’s Thoughts: Having seen the Ladies Most Scandalous series floating around for a while now, I’ve been intrigued by the creative titles. While romance isn’t typically one of my go-to genres, I couldn’t resist when I saw them described as “Nancy …
Book Review Beyond That, The Sea by Laura Spence-AshHistorical Fiction | Coming of Age Last year, Celadon Publishers invited me to participate in their Read Together Initiative, and I jumped at the chance! I had never done a buddy read before, and was excited to give this new style of reading a shot — even …
March 2023 Mini-Challenge A new month means new reads! This month we are celebrating the furry, fluffy, and feathered friends in our lives, and are bringing you three new animal-themed prompts! What is a mini-challenge: Mini-challenges are small, month-long reading challenges. They usually contain two or three prompts built around a specific theme. Match one …
Book Giveaway The Teachers: A Year Inside America’s Most Vulnerable Important Profession by Alexandra Robbins*Open to US residents only* Are you ready for a GIANT giveaway? We’ve teamed up with Dutton Books (Penguin Random House) to give away twenty copies of Alexandra Robbin’s newest book, The Teachers! Ten winners will each receive two copies of …
15 Books Releasing March 2023 In case your bookshelf needs a few extra books (when doesn’t it?) we’ve got fifteen brand new stories coming your way in March 2023. From mysteries to historical fiction, fantasy, and romance, we’ve got this month covered. Better yet? Each of these books will fit your 52 Book Club 2023 …
Book Review The Rose and the Thistle by Laura FranzHistorical Romance | Christian Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: The Rose and the Thistle was one of our books to watch for in January 2023 and this newest novel by Laura Frantz immediately swept me into the Scottish lowlands and the tense political atmosphere of 1715. From the …
Book Review Of Manners and Murder: A Dear Miss Hermoine Mystery by Anastasia HastingsCozy Mystery | Historical Fiction Reader’s Thoughts: Fans of cozy, historical mysteries, make space on your bookshelf! There is a brand new series coming your way — Of Manners and Murder by Anastasia Hastings! This series follows the plucky and determined Violet …
February 2023 Mini-Challenge Are you ready for our very first mini-challenge of 2023? February 2 is Groundhog Day, which means that we’ve got a super cute groundhog theme for you to kick off this new year of mini-challenges! What is a mini-challenge: Mini-challenges are smaller monthly challenges that are released sporadically throughout the year. We …
