Reading Roundup #51: Rocking Empires

One of my reading goals for 2022 is actually to slow down and take my time, instead of speeding through everything, and that's reflected in today's mini-roundup. Only three books, but I enjoyed them all, savored the best, and I still had time for plenty of napping and podcast-listening (Wooden Overcoats is back, y'all!) over …

Reading Roundup #46: Timing is Everything

Hello, friends and neighbors! It's been fairly quiet around here — in fact, I wondered if I would have enough to talk about for a Roundup this week, but I managed to squeeze in a few goodies. During a week with ups and downs, revisiting an old favorite and crossing off two more that have …

Reading the Alphabet: C is for A Christmas Carol

Did you see this coming? Because I didn't! I put off writing this Reading the Alphabet installment because I just couldn't work up the enthusiasm for any of my potential "C" books. And then I looked at my list, looked at the calendar, and realized... well, it must be fate, right? Or at the very …

Reading Roundup #5: It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Cressmouth?

As promised, we've got some more variety this week! I'm still working my way through the "Troubleshooters," but I also dipped my toe into fantasy and even horror. Plus a little historical Christmas romance for funsies. Once Upon a Duke by Erica Ridley: I'd heard good things about this one, but I'll be honest – …

Reading Roundup #3: Christmas With the Rakes

Welcome to Decemberrrrrrrr! Mother Nature decided to usher in the new month with a cold snap, so I've been huddled up inside with hot soup, soft blankets, and cozy romance novels – including a couple of Christmas books! But don't worry, it didn't get too warm and fuzzy in here because I balanced it out …