In 2022 I read The Charm Offensive, which was my introduction to books by Alison Cochrun. I really enjoyed this book, so I was wondering how Here We Go Again would hold up. It’s a romcom where opposites attract and involves a road trip. It also involves some triggers, such as an off-page death of […]| Laurie Is Reading
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Today’s review is about THE FRENCH INGREDIENT by Jane Bertch. It’s a memoir about an American expat who opens a cooking school in Paris. Along the way she gains a better understanding of French culture and astutely shares that with the reader. Author: Jane BertchSeries: NoneAge Category: AdultPublisher: Ballantine BooksPublish Date: April 9, 2024Print Length: 304 Want to support local bookstores? Buy a copy of The French Ingredient on Bookshop.org!* *These are not affiliate links and I...| A Literary Escape
Welcome back readers. Two more weeks for the Queer Games Bundle. This is one case of line-goes-up I’m always happy to see. Check out our Patreon if you like what we do and want to help us continue to do it in...| Critical Distance
Welcome back readers. The Queer Games Bundle just crossed another fundraising goal! You’ve got three more weeks to see how many more goals it can smash. Ultra-compact Patreon plug! On with the show. This Week in Videogame Blogging is a roundup highlighting...| Critical Distance
What are Random Bookish Thoughts? There are many different discussion memes in the book blogosphere, but most of them come up with topics that have some level of a universal appeal to most, if not all, book bloggers or readers. However, sometimes I think of things that I believe are unique to me and my … Continue reading TCL’s #RandomBookishThoughts #5 – Well, Actually…→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Book Review for “Atmosphere: A Love Story” by Taylor Jenkins Reid. Summary: “Joan Goodwin has been obsessed with the stars for as long as she can remember. Thoughtful and reserved, Joan is content with her life as a professor of physics and astronomy at Rice University and as aunt to her precocious niece, Frances. That … Continue reading Three Love Stories, Actually.→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Book Review for “The Hebrew Teacher: Three Novellas” by Maya Arad (translated by Jessica Cohen). Summary: “Three Israeli women, their lives altered by immigration to the United States, seek to overcome crises. Ilana is a veteran Hebrew instructor at a Midwestern college who has built her life around her career. When a young Hebrew literature … Continue reading A TCL #ShortStorySunday post – Three Novellas.→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Book Review for “Mince Pies and Murder” (Morwenna Mutton Mystery #4) by Judy Leigh. Summary: “As Christmas approaches in the Cornish town of Seal Bay, festive cheer fills the air. Sparkling trees and twinkling lights adorn every corner, and Morwenna Mutton, the sharp-witted sexagenarian sleuth, is eagerly counting down the days. But when local author … Continue reading Scary Santa in Seal Bay.→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
The WWW Wednesday meme This meme was formerly hosted by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and was revived by Sam @ Taking on a World of Words and is a great way to do an update on your reading and plans. I know lots of people do this one every week, but my being such … Continue reading TCL’s WWW Wednesday #20 – August 20, 2025.→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Yes, I’m still taking a pottery classes, and still baking my own bread! So, here are some updates on both those fronts.| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Potions & Prejudice was such a fun read you'll immediately want to read it again! It's out now and Tee Harlowe has a backlist for you to look at!| DB's Guide to the Galaxy
A great exploration of the PhD mindset but a little obscure at times| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
Demons, spies, and a new romance dynamic| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
Welcome back readers. Two more weeks for the Queer Games Bundle. This is one case of line-goes-up I’m always happy to see. Check out our Patreon if you like what we do and want to help us continue to do it in...| Critical Distance
Welcome back readers. The Queer Games Bundle just crossed another fundraising goal! You’ve got three more weeks to see how many more goals it can smash. Ultra-compact Patreon plug! On with the show. This Week in Videogame Blogging is a roundup highlighting...| Critical Distance
Welcome back readers. This week I’m plugging the Queer Games Bundle again. Worth your time, worth your support. We also are always happy to have you check out our Patreon! This Week in Videog…| Critical Distance
A romantasy set in a school| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
A funny, irreverent look at canonisation| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
Rating: ”He’s looking at my body in the way only Kit can look at something, like he could eat the world up with his eyes. It’s not just that I want him. It’s that he taught me what wanting was. Any…| The Sassy Library Fox
Welcome back readers. This week I’m plugging the Queer Games Bundle again. Worth your time, worth your support. We also are always happy to have you check out our Patreon! This Week in Videogame Blogging is a roundup highlighting the most important...| Critical Distance
Welcome back readers. This week I’m plugging this year’s Queer Games Bundle over on Itch, which recently went live. Right now is always the best time to support queer and trans game dev…| Critical Distance
First in a series with great romantic tension| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
4 stars — I relistened to the first one before diving in to catch up on this series, and this one was just as cute as that one. I don’t think I initially noticed how low steam these ones are, but honestly I don’t actually care. I like all steam levels, and this one was […]| Celebrity Readers
4.5 stars — I started this one buddy listening with the hubby on a road trip, but he declined to keep listening with me after we got home. However, he did want the high level ‘what happened’ when I finished…;) I listened to just over half of this one, and I definitely enjoyed Ms. Plummer’s […]| Celebrity Readers
4.5 stars — I don’t know if it was the contrast with the previous book I read, but I was immediately captured by Jane and Levi’s story. Part of that is the situation at the start, talk about intense!! And part of that was just the easy depth and dimension of our characters from the […]| Celebrity Readers
Book Review for “Tell Me Everything” (Amgash #5) by Elizabeth Strout. Summary: “It’s autumn in Maine, and the town lawyer Bob Burgess has become enmeshed in an unfolding murder investigation, defending a lonely, isolated man accused of killing his mother. He has also fallen into a deep and abiding friendship with the acclaimed writer Lucy … Continue reading All Together Now, in Crosby.→| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Shelf Control is a weekly celebration created by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies, of the unread books on our shelves. Lisa says: “Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (sugge…| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
The Phantom Noctis by Dahlia Jade is out today and I highly recommend you pick it up! It's full of intrigue and suspense and the main male character smirks! Read more to see what I thought about it 😊| DB's Guide to the Galaxy
A short quest-esque novel!| Sifa Elizabeth Reads
Welcome back readers. This week I’m plugging this year’s Queer Games Bundle over on Itch, which recently went live. Right now is always the best time to support queer and trans game developers, and there’s some pretty great pulls in this year’s...| Critical Distance
All of my Book of the Month friends are probably wondering: is this worth the hype? My answer…cannot be contained to a singular yes or no*. No spoilers, of course! *writing like that makes me…| A Fictional Bookworm
Ongoing series can be such a long wait and I knew going into this series it would be long, but I truly felt every second of the wait 😭 With the recent release of volume 8, which I immediately devoured, I present to you, my review of book 5-8. I will hide all the book … More The Husky and His White Cat Shizun by meatbun (Vol 5-8 review)| The Literary Huntress
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley. These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.** Book: The Jasad Crown (The Scorched Throne #2) by Sara Hashem Release Date: July 15, 2025 My Rating: 5 stars Rep: Egyptian inspiration and -coded characters; (Egyptian-American author) Summary: In the… Continue reading REVIEW: The Jasad Crown by Sara Hashem→| magical reads
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This lightweight yet cozy slouch hat is made using the classic granny stitch, an airy... The post Free Crochet Granny Stitch Chloe Beanie Pattern appeared first on Pretty Darn Adorable.| Pretty Darn Adorable
Welcome back readers. First, I’m going to re-up this itch bundle. Good if you like TTRPGs. Also good if you don’t like ICE. Good all around. Next I’m going to plug our Patreon per…| Critical Distance
Book Review for “Dear Miss Lake” (The Emmy Lake Chronicles #4) by A.J. Pearce. Summary: “London, July 1944. After nearly five years of war, the readers of Woman’s Friendmagazine are relying o…| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Traveler of Heart by Elle Kish is fun, fantastical, romantic, and currently out! Absolutely go get it in any format and support the author!| DB's Guide to the Galaxy
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Welcome back readers. First, I’m going to re-up this itch bundle. Good if you like TTRPGs. Also good if you don’t like ICE. Good all around. Next I’m going to plug our Patreon per usual. You can sign up for free and...| Critical Distance
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Graveyard Shift by ML Rio ★★★★ I know this book has pretty low rating on goodreads, but as someone in microbiology I am SO excited when I realized how this book will go into detail about some weird…| The Literary Huntress
A book review on A Literary Escape about Tusk Love by Thea Guanzon, a Critical Role romantasy novel that reads as a standalone.| A Literary Escape
Rating: „His eyes, usually sharp and alert, held a warmth that made Tae Hyun’s breath catch in his throat. It was a look he knew well – the one that said, I’m here for you, …| The Sassy Library Fox
Hey guys! Happy 4th everyone! I am so excited to be back and sharing my July TBR with you all! I’ve missed interacting with everyone. I’ve missed reading everyone’s posts. Let’s hope this TBR sticks and I actually get out of this slump. I miss reading so much. I really hope too that I just … Continue reading July TBR| Bookish In Bed
Welcome back readers. Fifteen fresh picks this week. Your readership and support keep this train running, so come hang out on our Discord, and consider taking a look at our Patreon. This Week in Vi…| Critical Distance
25 years ago… Two young people meet on a Greek island in June 2000, spend only 16 hours together and, somehow, they just ‘know’… 25 years later… Those two young people have been married for 17 years, have 3 kids and are working together side-by-side, day-by-day to improve life outcomes for autistic people. In 25 […] The post Celebrating 25 Years Together appeared first on The Autistic Advocate.| The Autistic Advocate
It’s almost impossible to read the most hyped and acclaimed books the year that they come out. Which is why, in the year of our Lord 2025, I picked up last year’s hits: James by Percival Everett, Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors, and First Lie Wins by Ashley Elston. And I’m going to help y’all … Continue reading First Lie Wins, James & Blue Sisters – Are They Overhyped or Worth Reading?| A Fictional Bookworm
Today, I’m going to be talking about 19 books to pick up this summer! As the summer solstice dawns upon us, a lot of us suddenly find ourselves with a lot more time. Whether that’s due …| A Fictional Bookworm
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My brief thoughts of the 15 books I read in May – from middle grade to adult, including lots of fantasy, some romance, and one deeply thoughtful nonfiction title.| alibrarymama
Welcome back readers. Fifteen fresh picks this week. Your readership and support keep this train running, so come hang out on our Discord, and consider taking a look at our Patreon. This Week in Vi…| Critical Distance
Shelf Control is a weekly celebration created by Lisa @ Bookshelf Fantasies, of the unread books on our shelves. Lisa says: “Pick a book you own but haven’t read, write a post about it (sugge…| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
In an era where student engagement is more crucial than ever, educators are turning to Project-Based Learning (PBL) to foster curiosity, collaboration, and meaningful learning. By integrating the 6A’s framework—Authenticity, Academic Rigor, Applied Learning, Active Exploration, Adult Connections, and Assessment—teachers can design PBL experiences that not only captivate students but also meet essential subject matter […] The post Re-Engaging Students Through PBL: A Lens on the 6A’s ...| Center for Excellence
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley (thank you, Berkley Books!). These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.** Book: Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson Release Date: June 10, 2025 My Rating: 3.75 stars Rep: bisexual protagonist, nonbinary side character, bisexual side character CW: mentions… Continue reading REVIEW: Never Been Shipped by Alicia Thompson→| magical reads
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley. These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.** Book: Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle Release Date: June 10, 2025 My Rating: 3 stars CW: mentions of drug addiction, death of a loved one (brother) Summary: You’ve Got… Continue reading REVIEW: Last Night Was Fun by Holly Michelle→| magical reads
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These guided writing starters are the perfect way to ease into writing if you’re just getting started—and they’re a great source of inspiration for experienced writers who need fresh ideas, too!| JournalBuddies.com
The Fire We Crave is hot and very sweet in places, with Smoke’s underlying troubles coming to the front slowly but surely. Of course, I had already ‘met’ both Quinn and Smoke, and I was anticipating their full story – grump, gumption and all. And my gosh, did I get a good story! Smoke had to go through something horrific before he was able to come back from fighting fires from the air, and he felt himself slipping, but he had no idea how to deal with it all. He was used to being the o...| (un)Conventional Bookworms
Yes, I’m still taking a pottery classes! So, here are a couple new pieces, and a few other things as well.| The Chocolate Lady's Book Review Blog
Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory Volume 1 by Fei Tian Ye Xiang Series: Riverbay Road Men’s Dormitory #1Published on April 15, 2025 by Seven SeasAge Range: AdultGenre: Contemporary, RomanceRepresentation: M/M romance, Chinese cast Rating: Synopsis: Multimillionaire movie director Zhang Yuwen has it all—fame, fortune, and a successful career. But what he really craves is to create… Continue reading riverbay road men’s dormitory volume 1 – fei tian ye xiang→|
Having never read a single Fredrik Backman book in all my many years of life*, imagine my shock when I immediately picked up his newest release, My Friends. And guess what? I loved it. *this was su…| A Fictional Bookworm
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Hex by Thomas Olde Heuvelt ★★★★ Not a lot of people talked about this book but those who loved horror and have read this book really enjoyed it so I got curious and checked it out 😄 It has a pretty…| The Literary Huntress
A book review on A Literary Escape about The Starving Saints by Caitlin Starling, a medieval horror fever dream.| A Literary Escape
After reading Sunrise on the Reaping and Wild Dark Shore, I decided I was too emotionally vulnerable to immediately write reviews on those books. So here we are, hand-in-hand with a contemporary ro…| A Fictional Bookworm
My brief thoughts of the 14 books I read in April, including three re-reads of beloved books. Continue reading →| alibrarymama
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Great Big Beautiful Life revolves around two writers invited to an island to learn about a former socialite's story in a competition of who will get to tell it.| Bookwyrming Thoughts
Get the free crochet bucket hat pattern and create a stylish accessory for sunny days with complete step-by-step instructions.| Pretty Darn Adorable
Hello friends, it’s Vera here today. 😄 As someone that really enjoys reading fanfiction – although, sadly, I haven’t had a lot of time for it recently – I have a lot of favorite fanfiction tropes. A while ago, I dedicated a post to a few of these tropes and even showed you some examples… Continue reading Book Recommendations Based on My Favorite Fanfiction Tropes| Wordy and Whimsical
**I received an ARC from the publisher through Netgalley (thank you, Orbit Books!). These are my honest opinions, and in no way was I compensated for this review.** Book: The Raven Scholar (Eternal…| magical reads
Great Big Beautiful Life By Emily Henry Genre: Romance, Fiction, Contemporary, Contemporary Romance, Adult, Chick Lit, Adult FictionPages: 384 pagesPublication Date: April 22ndPublisher: BerkleyMy Rating: 2 out of 5 Stars Plot: Two writers compete for the chance to tell the larger-than-life story of a woman with more than a couple of plot twists up her sleeve in this dazzling and … Continue reading Book Review: Great Big Beautiful Life By Emily Henry| Bookish In Bed
Save the Date By Allison Raskin ISBN: 9781335081322Publication Date: April 8th 2025 Publisher: Canary Street PressGenre: Romance, Contemporary, Adult, Fiction, Contemporary Romance Where to Buy: BookShop.org| HarperCollins| Barnes & Noble| Amazon| Books-A-Million Plot: You are cordially invited to the wedding of Emma Moskowitz and…someone… When couples therapist Emma Moskowitz is unceremoniously dumped by her fiancé six months before … Continue reading Blog Tour: Save the Date By ...| Bookish In Bed
Ever since I have really fallen off the blogging grid, I rarely talk about the books that I read each month. So, instead of doing monthly wrap-ups, I feel as if it is much more sustainable to do quarterly wrap-ups. …| A Fictional Bookworm
Look at me, posting two reviews in a week! I am so, so impressed. And it was my February BOTM pick, so I read it in a TIMELY manner*! *talk about someone boosting their own ego. i may lack self-awareness …| A Fictional Bookworm
If there’s one thing college has taught me, it’s that I have no business reading academia in my free time. Luckily for everyone involved, I rarely listen to what I have been taught*. *grad school admissions, if you are somehow …| A Fictional Bookworm
Once upon a time, I was in the car at midnight and randomly signed up for Book of the Month. Next thing I knew, money had left my bank account and The Weding People was in my hands. You may …| A Fictional Bookworm
I am supposed to be writing my May wrap-up but considering over half the books I have read this entire year have been read in May alone…yeah, I think I’ll just wait for the mid-year fre…| A Fictional Bookworm
If you’ve been tuned into the literary world since, oh, May of 2023, you may have heard of a little novel called Yellowface. It won several awards, including a Goodreads Choice Award for Best…| A Fictional Bookworm
I’ve officially given up on reviewing in any sort of linear timeline and have succumbed to the whims of my reviewing muse. And today, she wants to review one of 2023’s most popular thri…| A Fictional Bookworm
My brief thoughts of the 16 books I read in March – so many books I loved!| alibrarymama
The last week of March, I had the privilege of working with the educators and students at Limerick ETSS (LETSS) during a PBL support visit. We have had the honor of working with LETSS since their opening with 14 teachers. Their growth and scaling has brought them to 80 staff currently and growing each year! […] The post Transformative PBL at Limerick ETSS first appeared on Center for Excellence.| Center for Excellence
Deep End is Ali Hazelwood's latest contemporary romance following a competitive diver and swimmer.| Bookwyrming Thoughts
It’s always a happy day when Stephanie Burgis comes out with a new book, and this, her first traditionally-published book for adults in many years, is especially exciting. If you’re in the mood for a cozy fantasy romance with crows, … Continue reading →| alibrarymama
Here are two cozy fantasies – both with cats – to comfort and inspire: The Village Library Demon-Hunting Society by C.M. Waggoner and The Teller of Small Fortunes by Julie Leong.| alibrarymama
This easy free crochet scarf pattern is ideal for beginner crocheters because it uses basic crochet stitches to create a soft, cozy fabric.| Pretty Darn Adorable
Crochet this free crochet beanie pattern with a full video tutorial! The Rainer Beanie is a great hat for winter, featuring basic crochet stitches and a folded contrast brim for extra warmth.| Pretty Darn Adorable
Hi, hey, hello :) It’s been a minute. For the last two two and a bit weeks I have been in Japan! I went to Tokyo and spent a long weekend in Kyoto which was amazing! I saw all the famous temples an…| AceReader
This is my last batch of books I read in 2024! Unfortunately, December was not a good reading month as I started and ended my month with DNFs, fell into a reading slump, and only managed to read 2 …| The Literary Huntress
I’ve come to the realization that I like books that make me laugh more than I do those that make me cry. It’s very close though. I mean, sure, raising global water levels with all… More| A Bookworm's Paradise
It seems befitting that I’m dipping my toes into the metaphorical ocean of adult fantasy just after turning 15. And pray, what better way to start off my exploration of the genre than to read… More| A Bookworm's Paradise
Discover a versatile collection of free crochet hat patterns perfect for all skill levels, from cozy winter beanies to stylish slouchy hats.| Nicki's Homemade Crafts
Genre: Thriller, Sci-fi, Post Apocolyptic, Adult Page Count: 300 Style: Physical (paperback) Trigger warnings: Nuclear Armageddon, apocalypse Synopsis: In this harrowing tale of humanity well past the brink of insanity, Canadian author J. F. Bloomfield takes the reader on a dangerous adventure through the corpse of a world that went horribly wrong. Starting off unprepared… Continue reading Earths Veil Review| Kathryn Books
