HOLLOW OUT THE DARK by James Wade Literary Fiction / Southern Gothic / Rural Fiction Publisher: Blackstone Publishing Pages: 328 Publication Date: August 20, 2024 SYNOPSIS Award-winning author James Wade blends atmospheric prose with soul-stirring themes in Hollow Out the Dark, a gothic adventure set against a Depression-era landscape where a whiskey war threatens to […]
THE PINK DRESS The Memoir of a Reluctant Beauty Queen by Jane Little Botkin Memoir Publisher: She Writes Press Pages: 304 Publication Date: 9/10/24 SYNOPSIS Growing up in West Texas, Jane Little Botkin didn’t have designs on becoming a beauty queen. But not long after joining a pageant on a whim in college, she became […]
We’re chatting about covers on Chapter Break. ‘Cause you know we all judge books by covers, whether we admit it or not. We judge the style, the color and font choices, and just the overall look. That might not keep us from reading the book, but we do still judge. This is so cringe. […]
Author Interview What’s your best advice about being a parent? It’s the greatest, hardest, longest job you’ll ever have. Unlike most jobs, the hours are unusual and sometimes the people you think you are the boss of are in fact, the boss of you, but the pay is incredible. You […]
Julie’s Review: shares valuable information about the stages of parenting and teaches you how to parent differently depending on the age of your child. I’m not a “new” mom anymore, but parenting is an evolving skill. It takes trial and error to find the techniques that work for your family at the stage you […]
Murder by Milkshake is the first book in the Sweet Dreams (cozy YA) Series – if you haven’t read the other books by Elizabeth Maria Naranjo, you’ve arrived on scene just in time for this sweet treat! Book Summary Life is sweet for high school senior and ice cream slinger Genevieve Winterland. Her […]
Reading can be one of the most relaxing activities if done right. Whether you’re curling up with a good book or exploring new ideas through an e-reader, creating a cozy atmosphere can elevate your reading experience. Here are 15 ways to make reading cozy and comforting, ensuring every page turn is a moment of pure […]
We are hosting a meme called: That’s what HE said Thursday. For more info on what this meme is all about click here. In summary, the meme is for quotes from dudes/book boyfriends in the books we read. The Linky will be open all year long and you are welcome to do your post at […]
Welcome to the easiest challenge you’ll find all year! Read books. Mark off squares. That’s all it takes to participate in Bookish Bingo! Play along with us! Here are the rules: Each month we will upload a new bingo card. You download the bingo card and mark off squares as you read books each month. […]
Alright, everyone. Did you fill out your Bookish Bingo Cards? Share your cards and link up your posts below! Recap of the rules: Each month we will upload a new bingo card. You download the bingo card and mark off squares as you read books each month. At the end of the month, we will […]