Twenty-seven book in, there's a reason why I keep coming back to the Gaslight Mystery series. Because when it's firing on all cylinders, it's my favorite kind of comfort read. And Murder in Rose Hill has all the best things about the series: a good mystery, historical touchstones, and above all, lots of fun with … Continue reading Murder in Rose Hill by Victoria Thompson
Fasten your seat belts. It's going to be a bumpy night! Or a bumpy blog post, I should say. One book nearly wrecked my engine, but after that, the reading machine ran like a dream, with one hit book after another. But one common denominator in these books is the focus on confident women who … Continue reading Reading Roundup #64: Dangerous Dames
There are so many authors out there that trying a new one can feel like a gamble — sometimes, it pays off and sometimes, it doesn't. But what if you're not in a gambling mood? That's when it's great to have a list of reliable favorites, authors you can turn to and know you'll get … Continue reading Reading Roundup #49: Bookheart
That's right, folks – you're in for another book tag! And quite a fun one, in my opinion. Many thanks to Leah of Big, Bad & Bookish for tagging me for the Enola Holmes Book Tag! Leah's blog is always a fun place to hang out, so I hope you'll go explore for yourself. I'll … Continue reading The Enola Holmes Book Tag
If there's one thing insomnia is good for, it's making a dent in the TBR pile! So... thanks for that, noisy neighbors? This week's reading features some particularly resilient and savvy women – from marriage-minded widows to government agents and grifters to boarding school housekeepers. Lady Susan by Jane Austen: Wow. This was my first time … Continue reading Reading Roundup #22: Ladies First
Y'all. When I say this was a really good week for reading, I mean it was a really good week. Favorites old and new are comin' at ya! Skyward ("Skyward" #1) by Brandon Sanderson: My friend, Mari, has been recommending this to me for about two years now, and she was absolutely right – this … Continue reading Reading Roundup #20: Here We Go Again
What a week, what a week! I hope you're all doing well and taking care of yourselves. There's a lot going on in the world (and a few things, personally, too) that's disheartening, so it's important to take time for you. I've been retreating into my books whenever I can (and Rani movies when I'm … Continue reading Reading Roundup #19: Adventure Awaits
Every now and then, we all need a little help from our friends – which seems to be the theme for this week's reading, as Elizabeth calls on her underworld friends to help a widow in need, Phryne Fisher solves mysteries and makes friends in Melbourne, and a village librarian teams up with the patrons … Continue reading Reading Roundup #18: Friends in Low Places
Do you like murder? Do you like mystery? How do you feel about a satisfying slow burn romance, with the heat and longing intensifying over several books? What if I told you Victoria Thompson's "Gaslight Mystery" series combines all these things and more? Hopefully, you'll say "sign me up!" but if you need a little … Continue reading Series Review: Victoria Thompson’s Gaslight Mysteries
We've got a little something extra this week – a YouTube live with good friend Amrita on her booktube channel, Amrita by the Book! She's graciously invited me on to talk about the "slow burn" romance trope, which I love and she (sadly) does not. Can I convince her it's actually a good thing? Or … Continue reading Live! with Amrita by the Book: Slowburns – Yay or Nay?
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