This is an overdue roundup of what I’ve read; it’s also uninspiring, with seven of the ten books being C range. The theme is “books that I didn’t think were that good and also were kind of depressing.” Wanting Daisy Dead by Sue Watson This was an Amazon First Read. ... more >
Holly Jolly Kitty-Corn : A Picture Book by Shannon Hale This festive kitty-corn tale features Christmas decorations, gingerbread houses, one (almost) perfect tree—and the magic of true friendship. The best part of Christmas is the merry music! No, it’s the gingerbread! No, it’s definitely decorating the tree! Kitty and Unicorn can’t wait ... more >
Hello 2026. I had a decent reading year in 2025 anI have had more books this year that I gave A grade to, this is reflected in my list and of course I never limit myself to A grades, so there are some B+ books here as well. The books ... more >
It’s that time of year again! I went through and looked at all the 2025 releases I’d rated 5 stars on Goodreads. I had 11, so I decided to include all of them. Misdirected by Lucy Parker, narrated by Gwilym Lee and Nicola Coughlan – Parker is the queen of ... more >
Sex, Snow & Mistletoe by Laura Barnard Melinda is already having a crappy Christmas. Forced to attend some snotty bitch’s wedding is not the way to start out the holidays. But when a car crash pushes her into the path of a handsome stranger she’s glad to follow his snowy, ... more >
Just One More Story by Perry Emerson This sweet story for children ages 3-7 introduces readers to Pip and Bun, two bunny siblings who are very different when it comes to reading. A book about books, imagination, and play, perfect for encouraging striving readers. Pip and Bun are two very ... more >