10 Before the End

The end of the year is approaching alarmingly fast, and I still have several books I need to read. I have some that I marked for my 2026 goals and some that have just been on my shelf way too long. So, here’s my 10 before the end. Will I read all of these? Probably […]

No Rest for the Wicked

I ended my Halloween reading on a good note with No Rest for the Wicked. While I did enjoy it, I have a few notes. Let’s chat. Synopsis In one Halloween obsessed Midwestern town, everyone’s on red alert after a local politician goes missing. Little do they know it’s only the beginning. It’s been close […]

November 2026 TBR

Hi. It’s November. We have two months until the end of the year. Possibly two of the busiest months and I still need to read 10 books to hit my goal. Anyhow, here’s my November 2026 TBR. I’ve only added three books because I plan to mood read for most of the month. I’m hoping […]

October 2026 Wrap Up

Happy Halloween! I can’t believe the month has already come to an end. It’s been an eventful and fun October. Somehow, I even managed to read several really good books. So, let’s get to my October 2026 wrap up. Eynhallow Synopsis: ORKNEY ISLANDS, 1797 – Agnes Tulloch feels a little cheated. This windswept place is […]

My Mischief Night Plans

Mischief Night is an informal holiday that takes place on the night before Halloween. Generally, it involves- you guessed it-mischief. In my household there will be very little mischief outside of cheating on my diet. Here are my plans. Mischief Night Pasta Mischief Night Pasta has become a family tradition every year. I found the […]

The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter

If you love Victorian fiction The Strange Case of the Alchemist’s Daughter is for you. Let’s jump into my review. Synopsis Mary Jekyll, alone and penniless following her parents’ death, is curious about the secrets of her father’s mysterious past. One clue in particular hints that Edward Hyde, her father’s former friend and a murderer, […]

Classic Horror Retellings

I love a good classic horror, but I also love a good classic horror retelling. I like to see how modern authors take a well-known story and turn it into something a little different and fresh. But not all retellings are created equally. I’ve read some really good ones and some really bad ones. Today […]

Halloween Reads for Toddlers

My 23-month-old loves to read. The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree. Here are a few Halloween reads she’s been loving this year. B is for Boo I can almost recite this book at this point. She loves alphabet books and a this definitely keeps her attention. I love the vintage inspired artwork. It’s […]

Nostalgic Halloween Necessities

One of my favorite parts of Halloween is the nostalgic feeling that it brings. My family has always loved Halloween, especially my dad. And now I want to pass that along to my daughter. So, I wanted to share some nostalgic Halloween necessities. These are my without a doubt need to have items that brings […]

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