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Books and literature provide us with a way to escape from the everyday world and into different realms of imagination. They transport us to different times and places, and allow us to explore different cultures and worlds. They also provide insights into the human condition, and can be a source of inspiration and comfort. Books and literature have always been a part of my life. I can remember curled up with a good book on many occasions, whether it was during a rainy day or when I needed a break from reality. I am so grateful for the ability that books have to whisk us away to another time or place, and to teach us something new about the world around us.
Shadow of the Eternal Watcher by Josh Mendoza (Book Review #2096) – Review Tales
Josh Mendoza’s Shadow of the Eternal Watcher is a genre-blending thrill ride that fuses sci-fi, noir, political intrigue, and metaphysical mystery into one high-octane narrative. With razor-sharp prose, cinematic pacing, and a protagonist who feels like he walked straight out of a Bogart film—and into a time fracture—this is a debut that doesn’t just entertain,…
Audiobook Review: Mikko (Stolen Warriors, #2) by Ella Maven. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Books Best Blog
Mikko by Ella MavenMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Hide and seek is a lot less fun in an alien prison where the winner gets… me.RianI’m not a stranger to being behind bars, but this prison leaves a lot to be desired. There are zero communal showers, minimal locking cells, and the other prisoners are…
Saturday Giveaway - A Cup of Flour, A Pinch of Death (A Baker Street Mystery) by Valerie Burns #Giveaway @vmburns @KensingtonBooks - Escape With Dollycas Into A Good Book - Great Escapes Book Tours
The next book in this series comes out at the end of this month, so I thought an ARC Giveaway of book 3 was perfect for today! About A Cup of Flour, A Pinch
Audiobook Review: The Hard Truth (Hidden Truths, #3) by Brittney Sahin. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ – Books Best Blog
The Hard Truth by Brittney SahinMy rating: 4 of 5 stars Trading bullets for board meetings, or so he thought.Connor Matthews, former Marine and gun for hire, is not what you'd call the quintessential businessman. But when his father's unexpected passing leaves the family business to him and his brother, Connor agrees to take over…
June 2025 in Retrospect: What I Read/Listened to/Wrote About - The Irresponsible Reader
There we go...fairly timely and everything. In June, I read 22 titles (1 down from last month, 2 down from last June), with an equivalent of 6,416 pages or the equivalent (302 down from last month), and gave them an average of 4.2 stars (.5 up from last month). One note that means something only
Harper-Collins Blog Tour for Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf | Beth's Book-Nook Blog
Today I'm part of the Summer Blog Tour for Grave Birds by Dana Elmendorf. This was an atmospheric, Southern Gothic novel, focusing on a young girl who can communicate with "grave birds" - birds who live in graveyards and can tell the tales of those who have died. It was a weirdly creepy and intriguing…
2025 Plans and Challenges: Second Quarter Check-In - The Irresponsible Reader
This year is speeding by, the way they do more and more...let's take a quick look at the challenges and goals I set for the year I'd hoped to keep charging ahead with Grandpappy's Corner and Literary Locals, and while those haven't completely died off, I haven't done that much with them. I think the
Let’s Make a Scene by Laura Wood | #bookreview #respectromfic | @TeamBATC 💙📚 – Portobello Book Blog
I adored Laura Wood's last novel Under My Spell which I said in my review 'could just be a perfect rom-com', so Let's Make a Scene had a lot to live up to. And it most certainly did! Jack and Cynthie were young stars in a period drama film that became a cult classic but…
First Lines Friday! – Becky's Book Blog
First Lines Fridays is a weekly feature for book lovers hosted by Wandering Words. What if instead of judging a book by its cover, its author or its prestige, we judged it by its opening lines? Pick a book off your shelf (it could be your current read or on your TBR) and open to…
TCL’s #6Degrees of Separation for July 5, 2025. – The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
From "Theory & Practice" by Michelle de Krester, to "The Silver-Haired Sisterhood" by Judy Leigh. This is a monthly link-up hosted by Kate at Books Are My Favourite and Best. Each month a book is chosen as a starting point and linked to six other books to form a chain. A book doesn’t need to be…
Hardest Reading Challenge You’ll Ever Do Summer Plans – Alli the Book Giraffe
Hello readers! I thought it would be fun to tell you some of my plans for this reading challenge I want to join called the Hardest Reading Challege You'll Ever Do. It starts on the 7th of July and goes until the 6th of July 2026. The point of the challenge is that it is…
Summer Lovin'...Best Authors to Take to the Beach! ~ Book Nation by Jen
Love, Romance, and more… Annabel Monaghan and Emily Henry are two of my favorites when it comes to un-put-downable beach reads. Nothing like getting lost in a story that follows the journey of love, and these two are enjoyable, whether you read the books or listen to them! Below find two titles from each author […]
The 7-Minute Shift – Editorial Review – The Book Review Directory
Title: The 7-Minute Shift Author: Michelle Sera Genre: Self-Help / Business The 7-Minute Shift is a self-help workbook primarily aimed at readers who are beginning to build or wish to further their business success. Designed by Michelle Sera, founder of ElevatedMind™ and certified Happiness Coach and Freedom Formula Facilitator, The 7-Minute Shift is…
Book Review: The River We Remember by William Kent Krueger | Book Club Mom
The River We RememberbyWilliam Kent Krueger If you’re looking for a literary mystery, I highly recommend The River We Remember. This is the second book I’ve read by William Kent Krueger. Ordinary Grace is another five-star book (read my review here) and Krueger is quickly becoming one of my new favorite authors. Like Ordinary Grace…
I Wanted To Write A Ghost Story | LITERARY TITAN
C J McGroarty Author Interview The House on Chambers Road is a haunting novel about a grieving widow drawn to a mysterious colonial house where the past refuses to stay buried and grief takes spectral form. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? First of all, I wanted to write a ghost story. But…
He’s a Keeper of Magic | LITERARY TITAN
Barb DeLong Author Interview The Keeper’s Code follows a determined journalist investigating her mother’s suspicious death who hires a PI with mystical connections to help her get answers. What was the inspiration for the setup of your story? This is book 2 in my series. I wanted Ash Hunter, an important secondary character from book one, The Witch…
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