New Books in Bloom
What is the most interesting fantasy you’ve read recently? I’ve read many good ones, but one of my favorites so far this year has been Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun. The book is the first in the Between Earth and Sky trilogy. It is also the first Indigenous fantasy that I've read. I love the way… Continue reading Rebecca Roanhorse’s Black Sun
Happy Monday. I hope my readers had a good weekend. and that everyone else is getting to relax as well. June here and we are coming up on one of my favorite reading months. June is LGBTQ Pride month as most people know. But even though some would count reading LGBTQ books as diverse enough.… Continue reading Diverse LGBTQ Reads to Celebrate Pride
I hope everyone's April ended well. I finished up Magical Readathon. I got around twelve books done for the month. I'm glad I'm still on track for my one hundred and fifty book goal for the year. But the summer is always the period that that this goal falls apart. I have seasonal affective disorder.… Continue reading Top Mermaid Books to Read This May
March has been going pretty well. I got a good number of books read. I'm on track for my goal at the end of the month. I'm also trying to plan ahead for April. I will be going back to school for my medical coding class on April 15th. So I know things are bound… Continue reading Preparing for Orilium: My TBR and Character Reveal
The author wishes everyone a Happy New Year and shares their quiet holiday experiences. They aim to read 12 books in January to reach a goal of 150 books this year. They outline specific challenge reads, including titles by CJ Lyons and Alexis Hall, and anticipate several new releases, while also planning to explore non-fiction.
I can't believe it is December everyone! My second favorite month of the year. Have any of you started decorating? I had my tree up by the second week of November, but I'm a bit of a Christmas nut. How is everyone doing on their reading goals. I surpassed mine and am now shooting for… Continue reading Essential Reads to Finish Before Year-End
In November, the author plans to focus on books by Indigenous authors, including "The Truth According to Ember," a contemporary romance about a Chickasaw woman, and "Never Whistle At Night," a dark fiction anthology. Other picks include poetry by Tayi Tibble, a fantasy novel by Moniquill Blackgoose, and the middle-grade tale "Eagle Drums."
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