I‘m so happy I finally read this short story collection from Ann Patchett. The story topics run the gamut, but I throughly enjoyed them all, which rarely happens for me. They are read by the author which adds a layer of authenticity and charm and this felt like the perfect time to read it as we consider women‘s rights, bodily autonomy, and the right to read. #Bookspin #doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

A great perk about work travel is ordering dinner and a glass of wine from the hotel bar while reading your book. Cheers from Houston!

Absolutely riveting! A must read for anyone with kids in school, taxpayers, teachers, or citizens who care about the education of Americans. Great on #audio . Seriously, read this, especially if you live in Texas! #BookspinBingo

This was scary! Funny and charming but possessed dolls, puppets, even a clown or two! Read and enjoy, but know the risks :) Perfect Halloween season read! #BookspinBingo #Doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

My November #BookspinBingo list! @TheAromaofBooks

This slow burner romance was filled with heart, angst, and friends who become family. Surprisingly powerful storytelling that made me skim over the unbelievable coincidences. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Great thriller! This gripping and provocative story is perfect for fans of investigative journalism, mystery, and crime thrillers. It kept me listening to the #audio as it explored the darker aspects of society and the importance of giving voice to the voiceless. Well crafted and compelling, I‘ll definitely seek out the next in the series. @TheAromaofBooks #BookspinBingo

So delightful! Laugh out loud while you follow this Irish family through the ups and downs of life. Addiction, moving to another country, Covid, and home renovations make for a great story and Meleady manages to find humor while she continues to work hard to make sure her family is happy and healthy. Released Oct 15, a great memoir! #BookspinBingo #netgalleygroup @TheAromaofBooks @AllDebooks

Fantastic! May be my favorite of her so far. I‘m not even really a fan of police procedurals but French does it better than anyone! #BookspinBingo #AAM #authoramonth @TheAromaofBooks @Soubhiville #chunkster

So good! Thrilling, twisty, kept me guessing! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Gave another dark motorcycle club book a try, the series is well written and readable, but this be my last one. A bit too dark for me right now. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

The latest installment in the Ex Hex series is a delight! Bowen, the last Penhallow brother to find love, is a bit of a recluse, a grumpy magic historian who rarely leaves his Welsh mountaintop. Tamsyn is an American who procures magical artifacts for the right price. Hijinks ensue but they find the only way forward is by helping each other. Sparks fly, and not just the magical ones! Just the right amount of steam. Perfect for Halloween and Yule!

This was a delightful romance that starts off with a unique meeting-a pro baseball player is having a tough game and a woman heckles him kicking off a charming, sweet story. #audio #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Wow! Powerful, stark, brutal, brilliant. This #chunkster shares a glimpse of Jamaica in the 60s-70s from multiple perspectives: a ghost, gangsters, journalists, the CIA, and a woman with various identities, following the story to NYC in the 80s. An epic examination of the impact that governments, criminals, and artists can have on a community that is just trying to get by. Dark and upsetting but worth it. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was a wild ride! I‘m happy I went in blind to this one so I won‘t say much except that it is thrilling, thoughtful, and is filled with stand out characters. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Such a great debut! This thriller has all the right twists and turns, a pace that keeps you reading, and some unique psychological elements that were so interesting. I love reading about rich people doing bad things, especially when they . . . no, won‘t give that away. Based in Galveston, Texas so that was fun too. I recommend this one! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This book was so emotional! A woman is dealing with serious financial issues due to her mother‘s health and accepts a second (third?) job to help cover the bills. She is working a hotline for single dads who need answers-is it a silly premise? Yep! Is is a delight to read and watch these characters grow within themselves, with each other, and as a family. Really enjoyed it! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

October‘s #Bookspinbingo list! Bring on fall, y‘all!

So much forbidden(ish) and steamy fun! Bailey always delivers a one of a kind story filled with humor, emotion, and charm. Out in early February, I couldn‘t wait to read this one when it became available. #netgalleygroup #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Loved taking this quiz for Banned Books Week! Thanks, @dabbe I try to read several banned books each year and my score reflects that :) I think that supporting the Freedom to Read is one of the most important things we can do for our democracy, community, and society at large. Check you score here: https://www.listchallenges.com/alas-most-frequently-challenged-books-1990-2020 #freedom #literacy

This short novel was quiet, thoughtful, strange, and relaxing. It follows a young woman who is trying to find her place in the world and stumbles upon the works of Proust and they change her life. I really enjoyed it! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Great questions, @Eggs and thanks for the tag ☺️

1. Reader, empathetic, energetic
2. Kind, thoughtful, fun
3. Tigger from Winnie the Pooh for obvious reasons

Happy Fall, y‘all!

Still in my Greek myth retelling era. This wasn‘t quite as compelling as Clytemnestra but I enjoyed getting another perspective of this family‘s story. I enjoyed it on #audio and will read more of Saint‘s work. Finished last weekend but failed to post. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was an unexpected gem! I went in blind but was delighted to find a dishy, short story following a couple who are embarking on the trip of a lifetime to the Galapagos Islands when plans take a surprising turn. The characters were fun and felt like a full story packed into less than 100 pages. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks #Readyourkindle

A super twisty and thrilling read, I read it in a day. This is the first book I‘ve read from this author and while it felt a little clunky and disjointed in areas, I‘m sure I‘ll read another one. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was good, a low pick for me because there was so much going on that it felt a little ridiculous. A woman returns home to help hey dying mother and had to come to terms with a difficult past. The small town thinks they know what happened all those years ago but did they? Her sister trying to find her way out of a terrible marriage and that barely scrapes the surface of everything going on. I liked the sisters, was rooting for them, but (cont)

Totally delightful with an extra helping of steam. Finishing this was the perfect start to the weekend! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Absolutely fantastic! This epic story will have me thinking for years to come. A real #chunkster , this story follows generations of families from India and Ireland, a community dealing with Leprosy and other challenges, and Doctors called to serve their people with empathy and grace. Wonderful on #audio, Verghese delivers another world class novel worth every minute of your time. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was so good! I loved the setting in Viet Nam (the food! the nature!) and the premise of an exclusive, luxury tour that focuses on making lifelong romantic matches between professionals. I liked the characters‘ backgrounds and goals and really enjoyed how the story unfolded. Releases September 23! #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

So much fun! Even though I‘m not a football girlie, I throughly enjoyed this! #BookSpinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Loved this story of lonely people trying to find their way, Scottish islands, quirky families, birds of all types and a goat who will steal your heart. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Charming, sweet and with a great mystery, this 3rd in the series is my favorite so far. Lovely to be in the Austen universe again and watch these two characters grow individually and together :) And Lady Catherine de Bourgogne is still the perfect villain. With she meet a well deserved end? #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was so much fun! Loved the chapters from the dog‘s perspective and it was great on #audio. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Eh, this was a little meh for me. I liked aspects of this, particularly the setting of a Disney-like amusement park and the representation of differently abled folks, but not much more. Too insta-love for me and the characters were drawn a little thinly. I‘ve heard a lot about this one but it just wasn‘t for me. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was okay, interesting and fast paced but a little predictable for my taste. I had hoped the characters would spend a little more time considering the results of their illegal deeds and the impact on their community, but that may be unrealistic for this kind of motorcycle club book. The Texas setting was fun and I liked how the women gave as good as they got. First book of September in the bag! #BookspinBingo

I blacked out my #BookspinBingo board for August! Had some great reads, I think my favorites were the tagged, Clytemnestra, and the Pairing for fiction and Eve for non-fiction. Read quite a few ebooks this month! @TheAromaofBooks

This was a lot of fun. Definitely laughed out loud in places and enjoyed getting to learn about her journey to where she is now and her side tours and obstacles along the way. She is just as open and charming in this book as she is in person and onstage. If you are a fan or a woman of a similar age, I think you‘ll get a lot out of this book. GenX strong women for the win! Releases 9/24! #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks

My goodness! This debut was nearly perfect! Heartbreakingly honest, romantic, sad, and hard to put down. These characters are dealing with tough challenges, grief, mental illness, complicated families, and painful histories but they manage to get through to the other side with the support of others and a love of literature. It was so moving and hard to believe this was Bickers‘ first novel. I can‘t wait for the next! Releases 9/2 #netgalleygroup

I had high hopes but this was lame, nothing new here and the kind of gobbledygook that makes people dislike self help books. Next!

I really enjoyed this unusual romance where the heroine finds herself transported to her favorite teen drama‘s small town as one of the characters, 15 years later. The teen heartthrob is back in town, so is are her frenemies and the bad boy who is back too, but with a twist. Charming and funny with a side of steam, this small town romance has Dawson‘s Creek and Gilmore Girl vibes. Releases 9/2! #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks #BookspinBingo

Exquisite! This is the queer travel adventure you didn‘t know you needed. A wine expert and pastry chef who grew up together, fell in love and then ended things painfully find themselves on the same European foodie trip. The food and drink descriptions will make your mouth water, and the character‘s gender journeys are thoughtful and illuminating. Steamy for sure and not a quick read-one to really savor. Highly recommend!

My picks for #BOTM !

Transformative! As a regular walker, this book inspired me to think of it in a new way. While I will still walk often while listening to audiobooks, I will sprinkle in quiet, meditative walking too. This book did have a close encounter with my usually sweet Mollie and is a bit worse for the wear. Was she trying to tell me something about walking more often? #BokspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

September‘s #BookspinBingo list! This year is flying by! @TheAromaofBooks

Delightful, funny, relaxing. Enjoyed this one, Holiday is a favorite of mine and I enjoyed her foray into historical romance. #littensloveromance #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

This was a compelling romance with characters who are drawn together though they come from very different backgrounds and situations. I liked how the FMC was differently abled but that it wasn‘t the focus of the book, simply part of who she is. The secondary characters were fun and added to the story. It was steamy and fun, I will look for the next in the series.

Patchett always delivers! Loved this epic family tale following complicated people and challenging relationships. Narrated by Hope Davis, wonderfully done! #audio #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Weekend getaway with a book, is there anything better?

So good! I loved every minute of this follow up to The Last Party except for the end where it ended on a cliffhanger. And the next one isn‘t out yet. But it was a solid mystery, had great character development, and a fast pace and I‘ll look forward to the next one eagerly. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Sweet and funny, this follow up to Don‘t Want You Like a Best Friend was a delightful read. While I may have preferred the first one to this one due to all of the unnecessary angst (just have a conversation!), I especially enjoyed seeing the characters from the first book remain in the mix and seeing everyone‘s happy conclusion. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks