This one was just okay for me. I needed a deeper exploration of how these life long friends all of a sudden fell into romantic love. The tropical setting was lovely and the spice was high, there just wasn‘t enough there there for me.

This was sweet, funny, a strawberry sundae with extra whipped cream kind of book. Perfect for a busy work week where I needed a bit of an escape. #BookspinBingo @TheAromaofBooks

Thoughtful and cutting, this follow up to Parable of the Sower might not have been quite as strong but it was fascinating to see where Butler took the story and I‘m glad I read both books. Butler truly was a generational talent that examined the American experiment with a keen eye and a sharp tongue.

Absolutely delightful! If you like witchy vibes, found family, and a cozy comfort read, this is the book for you! #BookspinBingo #Doublespin @TheAromaofBooks

Had a great day at the Texas Book Festival yesterday. Even with all the political shenanigans going on in the world, it felt like more people than ever showed up to connect, learn, and celebrate books and intellectual freedom.

Great thriller. Upsetting with a horrid male character so your content warnings. Jewell writes a twisty thriller than I‘m never sure how she till tie it up, but she always does seamlessly.

Fantastic! I finished this last month and loved it! Great on audio as she read it. I never knew about her theatre career (original cast of A Chorus Line) and her challenging childhood. What an incredible life, a truly great story.

While it is wild and very fantastic I find this dark world interesting and I blew though this second book. I always love a dark and moody hero-make him a werewolf and it‘s twice the fun!

My November (how, how, HOW?) #BookspinBingo list. @TheAromaofBooks

I was terrible about logging my books this month but I did a lot of reading and cleared the board! The tagged book was great! A cozy, witchy, fantasy and I enjoyed every minute on #audio .

This had a lot of great information, well researched and cited and delivered in an accessible way. If you are a person with a uterus of a certain age, I recommend checking this one out.

These halloween romance novellas are so much fun ! I‘ve read the top 3, will likely get to the other 3 by Halloween 🎃 👻🧛‍♂️

My goodness, why did it take me so long to read this book? It may be the best dystopian novel I‘ve ever read. Compelling and thoughtful, I love how Butler gradually reveals this world through the characters and how complex and flawed they are while still making them redeemable. I‘m waiting for the next book, so happy Butler was chosen for #AAM @Soubhiville

Super cute! A little silly but filed with good friends and sweet animals (MCs are veterinarians) and I enjoyed it.

Solid time management book. Most suggestions may be ones you‘ve heard before but the way he connects them and encourages having a process really resonated with me. I enjoyed listening on #audio and have instituted this strategy into my work flow.

So much fun, I have grown really attached to this quirky group of characters who are the epitome of found family. I wasn‘t prepared for another unresolved ending but I‘ll be patient for the next in the series. Finished yesterday as part of #justanotherchapter readathon. @TheAromaofBooks

Oof! As always, Mr. Crosby packs a punch! Raw and fast paced, don‘t start this unless you have some time to sit down and read. Everything else will fall away and you‘ll find yourself in a tough small town, failing due to crime and drugs and a family trying to survive and support each other. Get ready for some complex characters, disastrous decisions, and a view into the darkness of organized crime. #justonemorechapter

Joining the #JustOneMoreChapter readathon this weekend! So happy to have a long weekend!
My goals are to finish the tagged book and Shelterwood, my #Roll100 book, and maybe my audiobook, Timeboxing.
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So heartbreakingly good! Our 2 characters are struggling to find their way in their own lives and may not be the best thing for each other, but maybe they are? This deals with difficult issues, depression, divorce, single and step-parenting, but it is written in a sensitive, funny tone and I finished it in a day.

Spending the holiday season back in Dream Harbor was a delight! I love a second chance romance and this one did not disappoint! It has everything, angsty hero regretting past mistakes, strong woman who can take care of herself, some great groveling, and steamy reconciliation. And always fun to see past series characters tie the knot. Great fun! This was released September 16, highly recommend! #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks

Found the cutest little bookshop in Grapevine, Texas this weekend. Great selection too! Came home with 3 books even though it was my hobby‘s birthday trip!

Wild Card: Funny, a little angsty, a (really) slow burn, age gap romance with characters that you want to see happy. I loved the body positivity and yoga elements! Another great escapist read from Silver!

Bingo board: managed 5 bingos in a busy month so I‘ll good with that. Read my #bookspin but not the double. @TheAromaofBooks

October #bookspinbingo board complete! Looks like it will be be a great month!

#BookspinBingo list in just under the wire. Looking forward to a great month of reading! @TheAromaofBooks

Upsetting, honest, and starkly funny, E Jean Carroll is a national treasure for her journalistic legacy and well as her historical one with the most flawed president we‘ve ever had. Read by the author, learning about her personal journey was fascinating.

Loving this historical, paranormal romance series. Each one gets better !

This has been a fun series! I‘ve listened to the first 2 in the last couple of weeks and I‘m looking forward to the 3rd. Cozy fantasy with quirky, clever characters and even a dragon!

Oof, this powerful psychological thriller is raw, unflinching, and difficult to. A powerful story of fame, fortune, and control, it has me thinking about media, money, and power. I found the ending to be unsatisfying, but I hear the movie ends differently. I‘m pretty squeamish when it comes to the screen, so not sure I‘ll see it, but I‘m tempted. While not a favorite, this kept me reading and i‘m glad I read it.

This was a tightly written, perfectly paced thriller that I read in a day. So good! #BookspinBingo #Bookspin #BOTM @TheAromaofBooks

Solid historical mystery/romance with a werewolf vibe.

Great fall vibes and a fun setting, but I wanted a little more depth to the story. For me, it relied a bit too much on steam and not enough character development. I did like the setting and the friends that are family. This is been out for nearly a month and if you are looking for a pumpkin flavored, writer meets billionaire insta-love romance, this may be the one for you. 3rd #ARC down! #NGGReadathon #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks

My #AAM choice for Kurt Vonnegut was a bit of a miss for me. Strange and quirky, it was a little too out there for me, the wild twists and turns kept taking me out of the story. I‘ve really enjoyed Breakfast of Champions when I read it years ago so this one might just not have been for me. #audio @Soubhiville

This cozy romance feels like a Hallmark movie, a warm sweater, and a pumpkin spiced latte all rolled into one. It gave me all the fall feels even though it is 91 degrees here in TX. I really enjoyed it and recommend you give it a try and cuddle into this warm hug of a book. Released on Sept 8, thanks to #netgalley for the #ARC #netgalleygroup #NGGReadathon @AllDebooks

Fantastic! What happens when a wayward Ghost of Christmas Past haunts the wrong woman? Sparks fly, magic happens, and shenanigans ensue. This novel was delightfully unique and cleverly festive. this releases next month and I highly recommend it as a holiday read. Great way to kick off the #NGGReadathon for me! @AllDebooks

This was strange, thought provoking, and honest(maybe more than I would have liked). I understand the discussion around it and suspect I‘ll be thinking about it for awhile.

So good! Funny, propulsive, and charming with quirky characters that you‘ll fall in love with instantly. Can‘t wait for the next one!

#whatsfordinner Tried this out of a new cookbook tonight and my meat eating husband loved it! From the carrot ginger dressing to the crunchy chickpeas, this was a easy hit that we‘ll make again.

August was a great reading month, even though I didn‘t keep up with my tracking and had to play a lot of catch up.

This was a powerful, honest, and epic family story, I was drawn in right away and didn‘t want to stop listening. Great in #audio !

Fascinating, heartbreaking, and inspiring, John Green has tackles a complex issue with patience, empathy, and a global view. I will be thinking about this one for a long time. #bookspinbingo for the center square, nearly blacked out my board! @TheAromaofBooks

My September #BookspunBingo List!

Blew through another Catherine Cowles series. It started to get a little stale but I had to find out how all that characters ended up :)

So good! If this one is on your list, move it up!

Fantastic! This snarky take on small town politics, book, and small minds is a breath of fresh air, even while making you want to pull your hair out. Unflinchingly honest, you will care about these characters and they will make you think. Great on #audio

So good! I recommend going into this thriller blind-just let it surprise and confound you. Finished this nearly 2 weeks ago but playing catch up on my reviews.

This was fantastic! A group of neighbors in the 1960s start a book club and kick it off by reading the Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan. This novel follows the lives and changes of these women and their families as they navigate this turbulent time in our history. I loved the authentic relationships, the books they read together, and how they supported each other. Great on #audio !

Funny, sexy, a nice return to Fletcher mountain. This is definitely open door, read the content warnings to make sure it‘s your jam. I listened on audio and Teddy Hamilton is one of the narrators. At this point, I‘ll listen to anything he reads (swoon). This is the 2nd in a series, I recommend reading them in order. Great escape while walking or doing housework 😍

This was so much fun! Combine pickleball, fantastic chemistry, ghostwriting, great friends, and a search for a muse and you‘ve got this delightfully charming read! And that cover ! A new to me author, this releases on November 18th and I highly recommend checking it out! I will be reading more by this author 😍 #netgalleygroup @AllDebooks

Wow! I could not put down this queer romance between an F1 and F2 driver and that surprised me a little since I didn‘t know F2 existed before reading this book, lol. Starting with a horrific crash, these complicated characters find their way back to themselves, and each other, while hiding their truth from the world. James doesn‘t shy away from the real world challenges they would face yet manages to keep it from getting too dark. So good!

Finally got some pool time in this week and finished an amazing novel from a local author. This Southern Gothic odyssey follows a young man‘s quest through the wilds of 1930s East Texas. His veteran father is haunted by his time in the service and leaves his teenage son to keep the farm going. Dark in places, thoughtful in others, beautifully written throughout. Each scene is so well written, it puts you right in that moment. Released August 26.