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Celebrating a literary lifestyle dedicated *mostly to the fantasy + sci-fi genres, with the occasional review from the mortal realm.
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Book Review: A Time-bending, Lyrical Love Story Between Enemies
There is no doubt that this novella is beautifully written. It was as if The Time Traveler’s Wife and the Ship of Theseus novel from “S” had a baby.
Complimentary Bookish Tech Backgrounds for June 2022
Here are six free downloadable tech backgrounds for the month of June designed specifically for us book lovers.
Duology Review: An East Asian Retelling of the Evil Queen Fairytale
If you love fairytale retellings, morally gray characters, and villain origin stories, you might love this duology.
All the Best Highlights You Can’t Miss From TorCon2022’s Afternoon Author Panel
If you didn’t get a chance to attend #TorCon2022, I’ve gathered the highlights, incredible insights from some of our favorite and upcoming debut authors, as well as some unexpected answers.
Meet the Baker Creating Bookish-themed Macarons for Some of Our Favorite Stories
When you stumble across a Booktoker who reads some of your favorite books, and then creates your favorite finicky French cookies custom-themed around them…you know she’s someone worth getting to know.
Book Review: The Spicy, Suspenseful, Scottish Romance Series You’ve Been Waiting For
I love a good romance mixed with thriller/mystery. I need plot. Enter The Adair Family series by Samantha Young. Set in the Scottish highlands, this series has it all.
13 Home Libraries, Cozy Reading Spots, and Outdoor Oases to Be Inspired By
Do you ever scroll social media searching for interior inspo for your home library? Well I decided to do some daydreaming of the perfect reading spot via all of you.
Emily Henry’s ‘Book Lovers’: A Cliché-filled Romance Romp for Nerd Girl Summer
Epic banter, cringe clichés. That’s it. That’s the review. I’m kidding. I have a lot of thoughts on Book Lovers by Emily Henry.
Book Review: The War of Two Queens, and Why You Might Hate This Book
Now that the hardback version is finally out, here are my unfiltered thoughts on The War of Two Queens, book four in Jennifer L. Armentrout’s From Blood and Ash series.
Bookish Founder Spotlight: Meet the Face Behind Fable Grounds Coffee
“I actually hated reading when I was younger,” Katelyn Smith tells me. Not exactly what you’d expect from a fantasy-obsessed founder of a bookish themed coffee company, and soon to be published author.
Review: A Portal Fantasy You’ll Not Soon Forget
As someone who grew up on the likes of Narnia, I LOVE a good portal fantasy steeped in magical realism.
7 Incredible Reads from AAPI Authors I Couldn’t Put Down
I’ve pulled together a list of seven of my favorite reads from AAPI authors to celebrate National AAPI Heritage Month this May.
Martha Wells’ Murderbot Diaries, the Sci-Fi Novellas You’ll Devour in One Sitting
I found myself legitimately laughing out loud listening to these audiobooks. And I devoured four of them in a week.
Meet Britt Lowry, Booktok’s Resident Audiobook Expert
Meet Britt Lowry. Wife. Mom. Photographer. Aspiring writer. And someone you might recognize as @listenwithbritt, the queen of audiobooks on Booktok.
11+ of the Best Free + Paid Audiobook Apps to Listen to Your Next Read
Over the past few years, I’ve become a huge fan of audiobooks–especially for my nonfiction reads. I can somehow digest the complex information easier…
Book Review: John Gwynne’s Fantasy Epic, The Bloodsworn Trilogy
When I tell you this is one of the best adult fantasy series I’ve read in a long time, and you need to pick it up immediately…
49+ Bookish Acronyms + Phrases You Need to Know
Ok, what’s with all the acronyms?! If you’re new to the bookish community, you might find yourself confused by all the acronyms and phrases being thrown around.
How to Read “S” aka Ship of Theseus
Last summer, the “book within a book, within a book” went viral on Booktok. And it’s been making the rounds again.
Welcome to a Third Place Adventure…
Welcome to the start of a new adventure, book lovers! I’m so glad you’re here!