School is out, the sun is shining, and it’s time for summer reads! So grab a cocktail, grab your sunscreen, and stretch out by the…
Book Lists
Book Of The Month Reviews
Whether you’re already a Book Of The Month member wondering what to choose this month or trying to decide whether to join, it’s always nice…
Books About Cults
According to Google, today is National Cult Day. This isn’t a popular “national day”, but it is certainly a popular book topic. There are many,…
Books Set in NYC
Who doesn’t love a book set in New York City? There’s just something about this setting. I would never want to live in the city,…
Monthly Wrap-Up | May 2022
I’m back from my road trip just in time to post my monthly wrap-up from May! I didn’t get much reading done this month because…
Monthly Wrap-Up | April 2022
A single digit in the date means it’s still not too late to post my #monthlywrapup for April! Audiobooks are carrying me through my TBR…
Books Set in Bookstores
It’s Independent Bookstore Day! This national celebration occurs annually on the last Saturday of April. To celebrate, I’ve compiled a list of books set in…
Reading Around The World
Do you keep track of where the books you read take place? I love to read books from all different settings, living vicariously through the…
Books Set in Central America
The green countries on the map below represent countries where a book I’ve read and reviewed has taken place. Hover over the map for the…
Reading Across South America
The green countries on the map below represent countries where a book I’ve read and reviewed has taken place. Hover over the map for the…
March New Releases
Alright y’all, for March new releases I’m trying something new to streamline my lineup! Have you heard of Benable? It’s a website for sharing recommendations,…
February Wrap-Up
It’s March! I can’t tell you how long I’ve been looking forward to this month, and here’s why: Pat gets his residency assignment on March…
Books About Sailing
A similar post can also be found on my sister blog, Reader On The Road!
#EmbraceBlackJoy
For the second year in a row, @bibliojordyn, @libraryofanormalgirl, and @honestbookgirl are hosting the #EmbraceBlackJoy stack challenge on Instagram. They’re encouraging readers to show off…
Monthly Releases | February 2022
As far as I know, February is much more chill than January. I still have a decent handful of titles I’m really excited for, though….
Top Ten Tuesday | The Best Books I Read in 2021
Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January…
Monthly Wrap-Up | December 2021
Do things look a little bit different around here? I made some layout changes to the blog this month, hopefully to make things a little…
Annual Reading Wrap-Up | 2021
January (21): The Imposter The Perfect Nanny The Sun Down Motel Behind Her Eyes The House on Vesper Sands Before She Knew Him The Marriage…
Monthly Releases | January 2022
January is an ABSOLUTELY INSANE month for new releases. I’m struggling to keep up, but I’m doing the best I can! Reckless Girls Rachel Hawkins…
Publisher Spotlight: Celadon Books
Celadon Books is a division of Macmillan, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which is your…
Publisher Spotlight: Scout Press
Scout Press is a division of Simon and Schuster, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: Scribner
Scribner is a division of Simon and Schuster, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which is…
Publisher Spotlight: Gallery Books
Gallery Books is a division of Simon and Schuster, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: Atria Books
Atria is a division of Simon and Schuster, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which is…
Books By State
I’m a big lover of travel and road-tripping. If you haven’t seen it yet, check out my in-progress travel page, Reader on the Road! In…
Publisher Spotlight: Scarlet Suspense
Scarlet is an imprint of Penzler Publishers, specializing in psychological suspense and domestic thrillers with female leads. To show my appreciation for Jacob and the…
Publisher Spotlight: Nightfire
Nightfire is a division of Tom Doherty Associates, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which is…
Publisher Spotlight: Forge
Forge Books is a division of Tom Doherty Associates, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: Henry Holt & Co.
Henry Holt & Co. is a division of Macmillan, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: Flatiron Books
Flatiron Books is a division of Macmillan, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which is your…
Publisher Spotlight: Wednesday Books
Wednesday Books is a division of St. Martin’s Press, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: Minotaur
Minotaur Books is a division of St. Martin’s Press, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these? Which…
Publisher Spotlight: St. Martin’s Griffin
St. Martin’s Griffin is a division of St. Martin’s Press, home to many beloved books from many diverse genres. Have you read any of these?…
Monthly Wrap-Up | November 2021
Ugh, my slowest month of the year so far. How did November disappear so quickly? I barely read for an entire week while I was…
My Thoughts On Reese’s Book Club Picks
I haven’t read every one of Reese’s book club picks, but I have read a handful of them. There are a handful of historical fiction…
2021 Holiday Book Roundup
I’m a huge fan of these sweet holiday romances, and it’s putting me in the Christmas spirit way too early. Bring on the Christmas cheer!…
Holiday Book Master List
Welcome to the Bookends holiday book master list! Since publishers are starting to put out droves of holiday novels, I decided to pull together all…