• Fox & Wit: I Tried a New (to Me) Book Subscription Box

    Fox & Wit: I Tried a New (to Me) Book Subscription Box

    I’ve been feeling the urge to try another book subscription box (or two). Before I start getting flooded with recommendations (who doesn’t love promoting their favorite box): I’m trying to stick to US/CA boxes to reduce shipping times and costs. Read more

  • October BOTM Options and Choices

    October BOTM Options and Choices

    Have you guys heard about BOTM (Book of the Month)? I’ve been signed up for years, but the recent changes they have made have resulted in me getting pretty hooked, to say the least. For those that don’t know: BOTM is a subscription service that offers five (see below) selections each month. Readers get to… Read more

  • Review: The Appeal by Janice Hallet

    Review: The Appeal by Janice Hallet

    Colder seasons always put me in a thriller mood – anyone else? The latest novel on my thriller binge is The Appeal, which is actually a very different read than usual. It’s why I picked it. Written by Janice Hallet, the novel is a series of documents and collected curios than a linear novel, and I… Read more

  • Review: The Counterclockwise Heart by Brian Farrey

    Review: The Counterclockwise Heart by Brian Farrey

    The Counterclockwise Heart is arguably one of the most unique novels I’ve read in quite some time. Written by Brian Farrey, it is already clear that this is a novel written to captivate children’s imagination (and adults, of course). Read more

  • Review: Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

    Review: Like a Sister by Kellye Garrett

    Like a Sister is one of several thriller novels I was able to snag over the last couple of months through BOTM – and I am thrilled (pun intended) about that. I don’t think I would have spotted Like a Sister without BOTM’s help, which is why I love my subscription so much. Read more

  • Review: League of Liars by Astrid Scholte

    Review: League of Liars by Astrid Scholte

    I have loved Astrid Scholte’s previous works and thus knew that I had to give League of Liars a chance. One thing that did surprise me – I didn’t realize that League of Liars was the start of a new series. I wish I had known that going in. For the record, I consider this a positive, not a… Read more