The First Book Haul of 2026

Let me start off by saying that I am blessed with the best family and friends. They absolutely support my book hoarding addiction and I appreciate that, hahaha. These are technically the books I received as Christmas gifts, but life has just now slowed down enough to talk about them. So, let’s dive into the […]

January 2026 TBR

It’s going to take a minute to get used to typing 2026. Anyhow, I plan to do a lot of mood reading this month. I have new goals that I want to reach but I also want to enjoy the new books I’ve received. So, here’s my very small January 2026 TBR. Pride and Prejudice […]

My 2026 Reading Goals

Happy New Year! Here’s hoping that 2026 is the best year yet. As always, I like to take today and think about the goals I have for the year. I will always be a planner. It’s the Capricorn in me. So, let’s talk about my 2026 reading goals. Read 50 Books I set my goal […]

Disappointing Reads & DNFS of 2025

Let’s talk about my disappointing reads & dnfs of 2025. It was a good reading year. After 2024, I was so happy to find books that I really enjoyed again. But I will say there were some duds and a super shocking disappointment. So, let’s chat. This is Halloween I don’t think I’ve ever been […]

The Cinnamon Bun Book Store Review

I had the same expectations going into The Cinnamon Bun Book Store as I had for The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I’m not looking for a fantastic moving piece of literature. I’m looking for fun and that’s exactly what I found. Here’s my review. Synopsis When a secret message turns up hidden in a book in […]

My Bookish Christmas Gift Guide

If you need a last-minute Christmas gift for your book lover, check out my bookish Christmas gift guide. E-Reader Clicker I’m having to eat my words on this one. I used to actively make fun of an e-reader clicker. I didn’t see the point. Butttt now that I have a one-year-old Velcro baby I get […]

The Pumpkin Spice Cafe Review

I’m late to the Dream Harbor series game, but better late than never. Let’s review The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. Synopsis When Jeanie’s aunt gifts her the beloved Pumpkin Spice Café in the small town of Dream Harbor, Jeanie jumps at the chance for a fresh start away from her very dull desk job. Logan is […]

Book Series I Started in 2025

I’m notorious for starting series and not finishing them. So today I just wanted to start a list of all the book series I started in 2025 and decide if I plan to continue them or not. The Band Books Read: Kings of the Wyld Will I Continue the Series: No. I don’t really feel […]

November 2025 Wrap Up

Well, this is the next to last wrap up of 2025. I honestly don’t know where this month has gone. And I’ve also read more than I realized which I don’t know if that’s a good indicator of the quality of books I’ve read. Anyhow, let’s get to my November 2o25 wrap up. Salt & […]

Colibri Planner Unboxing

I have been loyal to Happy Planner for years. Since college if I’m remembering correctly. But I ran across this Colibri Planner on Facebook and it looked like it was everything I needed in one place. It’s called The Works, which brings to mind my nachos order at the local drive inn theater, but I […]