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Books By The Foot: Book Lover Down a Rabbit Hole
Discover the fascinating world of Books By The Foot—bulk book collections curated by aesthetic or theme. Learn the history, who buys them, where to shop & more!
The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo: A Lush, Underrated Historical Fantasy Worth the Hype
A thoughtful review of The Familiar by Leigh Bardugo, exploring its historical fantasy setting, complex characters, restrained romance, and powerful themes of magic, morality, and survival during the Spanish Inquisition
Journey Into The Stacks: 19 Books About Books & Libraries
Inspired by the prompt: read a book about books or libraries, I set out to sample 19 well-rated books about books and libraries. Indulge your inner bookworm. 📚
Rom-Com, But Make It Reflective: Review of The Boyfriend Sessions
A thoughtful review of The Boyfriend Sessions by Belinda Williams, examining its rom-com charm, character-driven growth, cover design strengths and weaknesses, and why this friends-to-lovers story worked better than expected.
Goblin Fruit & Bitter Aftertaste: A Thoughtful Look at The Goblin Market
A candid review of Goblin Market and Other Poems by Christina Rossetti, exploring its lush language, heavy symbolism, religious themes, and why this classic Victorian narrative poem didn’t quite work for me.
Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk – Book Review & Analysis
A sharp review of Fight Club by Chuck Palahniuk—cover design, themes, writing style, and why this cult classic still hits hard today.
A Locked-Room Mystery on Rails: Why Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect Delivers
A thoughtful review of Everyone On This Train Is A Suspect by Benjamin Stevenson, exploring its clever locked-room mystery, self-aware narration, standout cover design, and why this stylish sequel is such a fun, smart read for mystery lovers.
Tea & Alchemy Review: A Cozy Vampire Fantasy with Heart
A cozy fantasy review of Tea & Alchemy by Sharon Lynn Fisher, featuring tea leaf magic, a fresh take on vampires, gentle romance, and a beautifully illustrated cover.
15 Books of Narrative Poetry (Written In Verse) For Adults
Get the reading prompt “Read a book written in verse” in the Playing Card Reading Challenge? Want to try reading something different? Try Narrative poetry!
Magic, Memory, and Found Love: A Review of The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer
A thoughtful review of The Lost Story by Meg Shaffer, exploring its fairytale structure, LGBTQ+ themes, whimsical storytelling, and why this cozy, magical novel is under-hyped.
Magic, Terror & Love.A Review of Blackwicket by Bea Northwick: A Dark Gothic Romantasy
A moody, atmospheric review of Blackwicket by Bea Northwick—a dark gothic romantasy steeped in curses, family legacies, moral grey areas, and haunting magic. Under-hyped and unforgettable.
Which of These 7 Book Apps is Best for You?
Discover the best book tracking apps in 2026 to organize your reading, track progress, and build your digital library—perfect for every kind of reader.
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