Month: September 2026

Book Review

MS. MEBEL GOES BACK TO THE CHOPPING BLOCK by Jesse Q. Sutanto

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Rating: 4 / 5 MS. MEBEL GOES BACK TO THE CHOPPING BLOCK by Jesse Q. Sutanto follows a 63 year (not) old woman named Mebel. She's proudly living a life supporting her husband of 40 years and spending his money on the finer things in life. When this husband announces that he's leaving her for… Continue reading MS. MEBEL GOES BACK TO THE CHOPPING BLOCK by Jesse Q. Sutanto

Monday Reading Check In

Monday Reading Check In

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Happy Monday and happy fall! Our temps and humidity are heading the wrong direction again, but it was cool enough that I was able to read outside for a bit this morning with Kylee before having to head to work, so I'll take that as a win! I had a good weekend that went by… Continue reading Monday Reading Check In

Book Review

THE RIVER SHE BECAME by Emily Varga

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Thank you to Wednesday Books for the gifted copy of THE RIVER SHE BECAME by Emily Varga and to Macmillan Audio for the audiobook copy! Rating: 4 / 5 THE RIVER SHE BECAME follows Yaseema and Kiyan. The book starts with Yaseema, a scholar posing as someone loyal to the Empire. She's tasked with working… Continue reading THE RIVER SHE BECAME by Emily Varga

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STRANGE BEDFELLOWS by Amanda Mortlock

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of STRANGE BEDFELLOWS by Amanda Mortlock from Simon Audio! Publication Date: 9/22/2026 STRANGE BEDFELLOWS by Amanda Mortlock begins with Cleo who doesn't know why she is sometimes a woman and sometimes she is Cat, a literal cat. In cat form, she has been taken in and properly spoiled by… Continue reading STRANGE BEDFELLOWS by Amanda Mortlock

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PLEASE REMAIN SEATED by Marcus Kliewer

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I received a complimentary advanced audiobook copy of PLEASE REMAIN SEATED by Marcus Kliewer from Simon Audio! Publication Date: 9/22/2026Rating: 4 / 5 PLEASE REMAIN SEATED is a collection of three short stories. In the first story of the same name, we follow a woman who misses her flight and winds up rescheduled onto a… Continue reading PLEASE REMAIN SEATED by Marcus Kliewer

Book Review

THE WRETCHED DIVINE by Adalyn Grace

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Thank you to Macmillan Audio for the audiobook copy of THE WRETCHED DIVINE by Adalyn Grace! Rating: 4 / 5 THE WRETCHED DIVINE follows four POV characters and is set in a world where angels and demons are at war with humans somewhat caught in the middle. Aurelie has felt the brutal impact of this… Continue reading THE WRETCHED DIVINE by Adalyn Grace

Book Review

MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES by Caroline Bicks

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Thank you to Hogarth / Random House for the gifted copy of MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES: MY YEAR OF FEAR WITH STEPHEN KING by Caroline Bicks. Rating: 5 / 5 MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES is the author's narrative of her experience in reviewing Stephen King's personal archives with a focus on five of his earliest… Continue reading MONSTERS IN THE ARCHIVES by Caroline Bicks

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THEY CALL HER REGRET by Channelle Desamours

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Thank you to Wednesday Books for the gifted copy of THEY CALL HER REGRET by Channelle Desamours! Rating: 3.5 / 5 THEY CALL HER REGRET is a YA horror/mystery following horror fan Simone. Simone is known for throwing big elaborate Halloween parties every year and her senior year needs to be bigger than ever. When… Continue reading THEY CALL HER REGRET by Channelle Desamours

Book Review

DEATH’S DAUGHTER by S.A. Barnes

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I received a gifted audiobook copy of DEATH'S DAUGHTER by S.A. Barnes from Macmillan Audio! Rating: 4.5 / 5 DEATH'S DAUGHTER follows Jocasta, a young woman attending Beecher University. Like the title says, Jocasta is Death's daughter which comes with some special needs. She feeds on those around her, using their fears and disappointments as… Continue reading DEATH’S DAUGHTER by S.A. Barnes