Books I’ve Wanted to Buy on My Buying Ban

So, I started a buying ban this month after The Year of Less inspired me. I did allow myself one book a month and I wanted to buy used when practical. I’ve stuck to it pretty well, for the most part. However, I’ve had to stop myself from several impulse purchases. So, here are the […]

DNF Diaries Revisited: The Wheel of Time

Welp. I’m almost 200 pages into The Dragon Reborn. Apparently, I’m starting The Wheel of Time again. Let’s talk about why I dnfed it and what I think of it now. Why I DNFED The Wheel of Time. I read The Great Hunt back in 2022, so it’s been a minute since I’ve even thought […]

Coffee 101: Vanilla Syrup

Guys, I spend too much money on coffee. That’s really no surprise. One of my goals is to start making my coffee at home more often. I went to my local grocery store to stock up on flavored syrups and I found nothing. That’s the joy of living rural. But the great thing is coffee […]

Friday the 13th Franchise Book Tag

Happy Friday the 13th, spooky people. What are you up to today? I thought I’d celebrate the weekend with the Friday the 13th Franchise Book Tag. I found this over on How to Art’s Youtube channel. Be sure to check theirs out. Now let’s get to it. A book where the mother is the villain. […]

When the Wolf Comes Home Review

When the Wolf Comes Home isn’t really about werewolves at all. Let’s discuss. Synopsis One night, Jess, a struggling actress, finds a five-year-old runaway hiding in the bushes outside her apartment. After a violent, bloody encounter with the boy’s father, she and the boy find themselves running for their lives. As they attempt to evade […]

How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow Review

I figured I would enjoy How to Survive Camping: The Man with No Shadow even more than I expected to. Let’s get to my review. Synopsis I am a campground manager. I don’t have a list of rules because I’m trying to ruin your fun…I’m trying to keep you from doing small, simple things that […]

The Bookshelf Decluttering Continues

After decluttering my tbr shelf I realized that I’m running out of room on my read bookshelves. I cannot physically fit another bookshelf in my room, so the only option is to get rid of books. So, here’s what I’m unhauling as the bookshelf decluttering continues. Ninth House I loved Ninth House, but I didn’t […]

Coffee and a Book Chat

Happy Monday! I hope you’re staying warm. We had a tiny bit of snow over the weekend, but I stayed nice and warm inside with my coffee. I tried a new recipe, and I wanted to share it with y’all. So, it’s time for coffee and a book chat. Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso Recipe Book […]

February 2026 TBR

Hey, guys! Hope you’re all staying warm. It’s quite frigid here in Alabama. I was born and raised here, and I’m not meant for the cold. Luckily, I have some great books on my February 2026 tbr so I think I’ll just stay in and read. How to Survive Camping Synopsis: I am a campground […]

January 2026 Wrap Up

The eighty-seven days of January are coming to an end. I thought I read a decent amount this month, but I only ended up reading four books. I think my love/hate relationship with The Strength of the Few slowed me down. Here’s my January 2026 wrap up. The Will of the Many Synopsis: The Catenan […]