Salt & Broom Review

Witchy Jane Eyre? I’m in. Let’s review Salt & Broom. Synopsis Trunks packed with potions and cures, Jane Aire sets out on a crisp, clear morning in October to face the greatest challenge of her sheltered girls’-school existence. A shadow lies over Thornfield Hall and its reclusive master, Edward Rochester. And he’s hired her only […]

The Finally Fall Book Tag

It finally feels like fall here in Alabama. Actually, right at this moment it feels like winter. Nonetheless, let’s jump in to The Finally Fall Book Tag to celebrate. I found this over at Pages and Tea so be sure to check their post out! In fall, the air is crisp and clear: Name a […]

Pangobooks Sale

I need to clear off my shelf so I’m having a sale on my Pangobooks Shop. Here are a few of my newest listings but be sure to visit my shop to see the rest. Blind Date with a Book This is truly a blind date because I don’t remember what I put in here. […]

Cozy Books on My TBR

I had a great reading month in October, but now I’m in a slump. Usually, if I hit a slump that means I need to switch up genres and give my mind a refresh. So, I’m going from spooky to cozy. Literally, the opposite side of the genre wheel. Here are the cozy books on […]

October 2025 Wrap Up

Well, guys, October is coming to an end and honestly, I’m not ready. It’s been a great reading month with a couple of duds mixed in. So, let’s get to my October 2025 wrap up. The String of Pearls Synopsis: In the early years of the Victorian age, a newly literate class of readers turned […]

My Mischief Night Plans

It’s the night before Halloween affectionately known as Mischief Night in some areas. There will be no mischief at my house tonight, but I do have big, cozy ideas. It’s cold and rainy and I’m going to be exhausted from work. I just need a cozy night. So, here are my mischief night plans. Cook […]

This is Halloween Review

I’ve been reading a short story a day for the entire month of October. Let’s review This is Halloween. This is going to be an informal review. I wrote my thoughts down for each story right after I finished it. My Thoughts on Each Short Story My Overall Thoughts on This is Halloween Normally, I […]

The Mist in the Mirror Review

Well…… They can’t all be five star reads. After a pretty successful reading month so far, I found a dud. This is going to be a short review because I don’t have much to say about this one. Let’s get into my review of The Mist in the Mirror. Synopsis For the last twenty years […]

The Haunting of Paynes Hollow Review

I wasn’t planning to pick this up this month, but I was drawn to it for some reason. So, let’s get into my The Haunting of Paynes Hollow review. Synopsis When Samantha Payne’s grandfather dies, she figures she won’t even get a mention in the will. After all, she hasn’t seen him in fourteen years, […]

The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton Review

I wanted to celebrate Halloween with a spooky short story every day on top of my normal reading. I started with The Ghost Stories of Edith Wharton so let’s get to my review. A Journey My Rating: 3/5 Liked this one but didn’t love it. Honestly, now that I think about it, I haven’t really […]