Celebrating a love of all things reading and writing
My anticipated book release posts generally focus on adult and YA fiction. I thought it would be fun to look at picture books for the first quarter of 2025 JANUARY Title: Girls on the Rise Author: Amanda Gorman Author: Loveis Wise Publisher: Viking Books Publication Date: January 7 Description: Who are we? We are a... Continue Reading →
The anticipated 2025 book list features a blend of rom-coms and thrillers. Key titles include Liyen's struggle against immortals, Grady's search for his missing wife, Tegan's dangerous blizzard encounter, and Juliana's evolving feud with her colleague. A twist on friendship and dark secrets also unfolds in true crime podcasts.
2024 is closing with some great books. There are some fun romances including a short story by one of my favorite authors, Jenny Colgan. If you're in the mood for something more serious, there's the paperback release of the new James Patterson series, a nod to some of the greatest literary detectives. None of my... Continue Reading →
November 5 I've been reading locked-door mysteries since winning a writing battle with one. I also love books with authors as main characters. There’s been a sensational murder at historic Castle Kinloch, a gothic fantasy of grey granite on a remote island in the Highlands of Scotland. Literary superstar Brett Saffron Presley has been found dead—under... Continue Reading →
These are the new releases I'm most looking forward to in September. A lot of mysteries, but some other genres mixed in as well. September 3 The Booklover's Library by Madeline Martin Goodreads synopsis: A heartwarming story about a mother and daughter in wartime England and the power of the books that bring them together.... Continue Reading →
A nice mix of books from different genres coming out this month. August 1 For fans of Diana Gabaldon and Philippa Gregory, courtly rivalry and intrigue… 1613: King James – sixth of Scotland, first of England, son of Mary, Queen of Scots - has unified both countries under one crown. But the death of his eldest... Continue Reading →
I'll be the first to admit, I have not been consistent with posting and following through with all of the blog features I've started. The two things I have stuck with from the beginning is posting my favorite book I read each month and my most anticipated book releases of the month. I thought it... Continue Reading →
June 4 One summer can change everything. Brooklyn-based Hannah is a bestselling author struggling to write her second book after personal losses. Her older sister, Sara, still lives in Chatham, Cape Cod, where they grew up, and is married with four children. Once a dedicated librarian, Sara dreams of reviving her love affair with literature,... Continue Reading →
A lot of months there's a definite trend , but there's a good mix of my favorite genres this month. May 7 What makes a girl "beastly?" Is it having too much ambition? Being too proud? Taking up too much space? Or is it just wanting something, anything , too badly? That's the problem Arabella... Continue Reading →
I can't believe how many of my favorite authors had books coming out in April. Many are contemporary romances, perfect for spring. But some more serious books caught my attention as well. Do you plan to read an of these? What other books are you looking forward to this April? April 2nd Justin has a... Continue Reading →
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