Bookmarks 'n Blankets

Since my last real-time reactions witchy episode was such a disappointment, I wanted to read some more witchy books to redeem this genre for myself. Come find out what I thought about four more seasonal spooky books about witches.You can find the companion blog here.Listen to episode 80 if you missed my reactions to the first four witchy books I tried.Books I React to in this Episode: The Near Witch by Victoria SchwabThe Lighthouse Witches by C.J. CookeWild Is the Witch by Rachel GriffinBewitching the Ghost by Gigi BlumeShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

It’s getting cold out there, so it’s time to snuggle up and get cozy with some cozy mysteries and fantasies. Come find out all the cozies that I want to read in November. *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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

It’s time to fall in love during the autumn season by exploring stories that perfectly capture the atmosphere this time of year. Come find out three seasonal fall romance books I’m excited to react to in real time. Plus, I've included two bonuses - a novella and a short story.   You can find the companion blog here.Books I React to in this Episode: My Stubborn Heart by Becky WadeThe Rule Book by Sarah AdamsComing Home to Starr's Fall by Kate HewittAutumn in Sycamore Park by C.P. WardSecond Chance With the Enemy Neighbor by Ashleigh QuinnShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Fall is my favorite time of the year. Come get to know me more on a personal level as I answer some more fall and seasonal holiday-related questions to get in the cozy and spooky autumn vibes. Plus, I’ve included a few interactive segments in the show that I think you'll really enjoy as well!You can find the companion blog here. If you wish to listen to my autumnal episodes from last year, check out episode 36 and episode 41.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Spooky Season is here, and Halloween is right around the corner. It’s time to get our fright on and read some stories that will make our blood run cold and send shivers down our spines. Come find out the 13 books that are perfect for this creepy, spooky time of year.*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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

With fall just around the corner and Spooky Season approaching, I was in the mood for some popular witchy reads. I picked a mix of books, ranging from cozy fantasy to horror fantasy and young adult (YA) teen drama. Since I’m still fairly new to the witchy genre, I’m just starting to explore it. Come find out the titles I’ve chosen for this real-time reactions episode. You can find the companion blog here.Books I React to in this Episode:The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches by Sangu MandannaCackle by Rachel HarrisonThe Nature of Witches by Rachel GriffinHow to Hang a Witch by Adriana Mather Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I'm starting a NEW series where I react to books in real time! It's FINALLY time to read the popular Twilight Saga. I know I'm about 20 years late to the party and have seen all the movies, but I'm ready to dive into the books to see what all the hype is about. Here are my real-time thoughts and opinions as I read this first book in the series. Enjoy! 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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Spooky Season is upon us, and I’m ready to dive into some books to celebrate this special time of year. Come find out the 10 books with dark academia and gothic vibes that I’m planning to read.*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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I was able to get my hands on some brand-new releases as well as a few summer thrillers. Come find out what I thought about these eight mystery & thriller books.You can find the companion blog here.Books I Review in This Episode:Mister Magic by Kiersten WhiteOne Perfect Couple by Ruth WareThings We Do in the Dark by Jennifer HillierThe Only Survivors by Megan MirandaThe Midnight Feast by Lucy FoleyMurder Road by Simone St. JamesDarling Girls by Sally HepworthMiddle of the Night by Riley SagerShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I’ve been reading a lot of mystery & thrillers, fantasy, and contemporary romance books lately. So now, I’m ready to change things up and go back in time with some historical fiction books I’ve wanted to read. Come find out 12 highly anticipated novels I’m excited to read 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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I have more ARCs (advanced reader copies) to read and review via NetGalley. I’m super excited about these upcoming new releases, so I thought I’d share my 10 most highly anticipated books coming out in late summer and early fall. Come find out what I’ll be reading so I can let you know if they are worth your time or not. 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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

Even though I moved over 1,300 miles across the country in April, I still read a good amount of books. Come find out what I thought about these nine titles.You can find the companion blog here.I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn more and join in the fun, you can watch her video announcement here.Books I Review in This Episode:The Hating Game by Sally ThorneThe Storied Life of A.J. Fikry by Gabrielle ZevinThe Lost Story by Meg ShafferThe Unmaking of June Farrow by Adrienne YoungEveryone is Watching by Heather GudenkaufLove & Chickens by Kasey MorrisWithout a Trace (Book #1 in the Rock Harbor series) by Colleen CobleThe Summer of Yes by Courtney WalshBeyond Ivy Walls by Rachel FordhamShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

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. You can find the companion blog here.Mid-Year Freak-Out Book Tag Questions: Best Books of 2024 So FarBest Sequels of 2024 So FarBiggest Disappointments of 2024 So FarNew Releases I Haven’t Read But Want ToMost Anticipated Releases for the Second Half of the YearBiggest Surprises of 2024 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 2024My 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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I’m mixing up my summer reading list by adding two holidays to celebrate a little early. I’ll be reading some spooky books in honor of Summerween, and then I’ll also be reading some holiday books in honor of Christmas in July. Come find out the stories that I’ve chosen to read 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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

March was a huge reading month with lots of titles! I participated in Middle Grade March, got a couple of Irish books read in honor of St. Patrick’s Day, and marked a few highly anticipated books off my list. Come find out what I thought about all of these books.You can find the companion blog here for the nine adult books.I read a Historical Romance book as part of the #ReadChristianRomance Reading Challenge that one of my favorite BookTubers is hosting. If you want to learn more and join in the fun, you can watch her video announcement here.Books I Review in This Episode:Vicious by V.E. SchwabThe Tenfold Tenants by E. V. BelknapAt the Coffee Shop of Curiosities by Heather WebberWhalefall by Daniel KrausMurder at the Blarney Bash (Book #5 in the A Beacon Bakeshop Mystery series) by Darci HannahThe Longest Ride by Nicholas SparksLucky Leap Day by Ann Marie WalkerBook Lovers by Emily HenryFairest of Heart (Book #1 in the Texas Ever After series) by Karen WitemeyerOdder by Katherine ApplegateThe Castle in the Attic by Elizabeth WinthropMary Poppins (Book #1 in the series) by P. L. TraversMatilda by Roald DahlIt's Boba Time for Pearl Li! by Nicole Chen The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (Book #1 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. LewisPrince Caspian (Book #2 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. LewisVoyage of the Dawn Treader (Book #3 in the Chronicles of Narnia series) by C.S. LewisShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

It's officially summer!! The weather is heating up, and so are the summer book lists! It's the perfect time to pick up a seasonal book or a breezy beach read to get you in the summer spirit. I've curated 16 fantastic books across various genres that are perfect for summertime. Come find out what I'll be reading during these hot months!*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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

The Bookmarks ‘n Blankets Podcast is turning one year old! I can’t believe I’ve been hosting this show for an entire year. Amazing! Come celebrate with me as I reflect on a wonderful 12 months of this exciting venture.I will share my favorite books in my favorite genres from the past year, answer questions from the anniversary and birthday book tags, and share my thoughts about the future of this podcast show.  There is no companion blog for this episode.Shop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

If you’re a seasonal reader looking for some springtime books or books that give you cottagecore vibes, then I have the perfect list for you. Come find out what I plan to read this spring and early summer. *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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

I’ve got four more romance books that I read in February to talk about, plus a Valentine’s Day romance short story collection. Come find out what I thought about these 10 titles.You can find the companion blog here. (Links to the free Amazon short story collections are on the blog.)Books I Review in This Episode:Earls Trip by Jenny HolidayCity of Stardust by Georgia SummersExpiration Dates by Rebecca SerleLove, Unscripted by Denise HunterDrop, Cover, and Hold On by Jasmine GuilloryRosie and the Dreamboat by Sally ThorneWith Any Luck by Ashley PostonThe Exception to the Rule by Christina LaurenRoyal Valentine by Sariah WilsonWorst Wingman Ever by Abby JimenezShop at Book Outlet and use my link to save $5 off your first order when you spend $25 or more.Follow me on:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.

My NetGalley ARC list has been dramatically increasing over these past few weeks. So I thought I’d share with you my most highly anticipated upcoming new releases for the spring and summer that I’m approved to read before their publication dates. Come find out which authors’ new books I’m super eager to read.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:InstagramTwitterGoodReadsLetterboxdIf you’re interested in exclusive member goodies or want to support the show even more, you can join my Patreon community.