Audiobook review: Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreantsby Annette Marie & Rob Jacobsen Rogue Ghosts & Other Miscreants is the thirteenth book in Marie’s Guild Codex Universe while also being the third book in the Warped series. For the read-along, we are following the author’s recommended reading order, found HERE.  There have been a string of abductions in Vancouver, with a young boy the latest victim.

Spirit Walker: Rise of Akio Author: George Thorne Publisher: Independently published Release Date: 2026 Series: Spirit Walker — Book One Genre: Epic Fantasy / Japanese-Inspired Fantasy Excerpt from the Prologue — The Blue Flame Child: Inside one of the small wooden homes near the heart of Katsuro, the morning was softer. Sunlight passed through thin paper screens in pale golden lines, laying itself across the polished floorboards and the woven sleeping mats folded neatly against the wall.

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Uncanny Spirits Author: Kristen Brand Publisher: self-published Release Date: September 25, 2026 Series: Bea and Maggie’s Paranormal Case Files, Book 2 Genre: urban fantasy Excerpt: “So. Ghosts.” Bea stuck her hands in her pockets. “You know what signs to look for?” “Unexplained cold spots, feelings of intense sadness or dread...” I counted on my fingers as I went through the list.

The Haunted Librarian Author: Auralee Wallace Reviewer: Jen Rating: B What I’m Talking About: Raised in the foster system, Amelia kept to herself and learned early on not to share with others the fact that she can communicate with ghosts. She created rules for herself and stayed away from living humans as not to appear weird and be rejected. It’s a sad existence but Amelia truly believes it is the only way to live.

Batter and Broomsticks by Danielle Garrett Rosella and Orion are back in Batter and Broomsticks, the fifth full-length title in Garrett’s cozy Sugar Shack Witch Mysteries. Each book features a standalone mystery; however, the individual cases are all part of a larger, ongoing plotline, so I strongly recommend reading the books in order.  Ella and Orion continue to investigate the mysterious amplification stones, trying to figure out what they do and where their magic went.

Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!

Badass Alien Boss Author: Cara Bristol Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B+ What I’m Talking About: His combat career is over due to a severe injury, then he’s assaulted when he takes up new work for his brother’s company, so his brother brings on a female bodyguard posing as his assistant. This office romance could not be more explosive.  Cara Bristol’s exciting, steamy, and yet flirty alien romances are an out of this world treat that I can’t miss.

Shades of Gray vs Shades of Pink Author: Louis Delano Publisher: LD Global Media Release Date: Date Series: Book One of a planned trilogy Genre: Queer psychological romance / Dark MM romance Excerpt: Russell looked at the upstairs. The mirrors. The bar. The stage. The stacked chairs. The costumes. The people pretending not to listen while absolutely listening. Then he looked at Matthias, with his folder and committee mouth.

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Welcome to another Top Ten Tuesday!  This weekly meme was created by the wonderful That Artsy Reader Girl out of a pure love for lists, books, and bringing the bookish community together.  If you w…

Be Careful What You Witch For is the first book in the Wishing for a Magical Midlife series by Tee Harlowe, narrated by Avery May. This was my first time experiencing both the author and the narrat…

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Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias Author: Annika Martin Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: Picking up roughly a month after the conclusion of the second title, the Ms. Renfield and the Perilous Petunias focuses on the murder of Laverne, Granabelle’s senior influencer rival and head of the beautification committee, with Granabelle the primary suspect. Harriet is desperate to clear Granabelle’s name, but also is running out of time to find a meal for Alexandru, so she puts all of her efforts into solving the case.

I am participating in four challenges this year. Here is my monthly (and year-long cumulative) update. Note: If you would like to see what books I've read for the challenges, please friend or follow me on Goodreads! UPDATE: I got in a lot of reading during September with a couple novellas that helped bulk up the numbers. While I did up my overall numbers, I only had one book for the Bingo Challenge.

I’ve officially signed up for eight reading challenges this year! From the TBR Tackle and Beat the Backlist to Library Love and COYER, my schedule is packed. My main mission for 2026? Making the mo…

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Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!

Step into the Nook for September’s magic, mayhem, and multi-tasking! Grab your favorite cozy drink and let’s dive into this month’s highlights. September was surprisingly relaxing for me, even with…

Welcome to another round of Library Love! 📚 Whether you’re hunting for new releases, timeless classics, or your next favorite audiobook, your local library is an absolute goldmine! Here is a …

Welcome to another edition of Stacking The Shelves, hosted by Reading Reality! STS is all about sharing the newest additions to our reading lists—whether they’re fresh library hauls, audiobooks, ph…

This year I am participating in SIX Reading Challenges.  I read 32 books for September. Here is my monthly update and year-to-date totals: Note: I have a Goodreads shelf for each challenge, and if you would like to see the books, please "follow" or "friend" me on Goodreads. Austenesque Lovers TBR Hosted by Sophia on GoodReads Rules: Anything to do with Jane Austen counts…

Audiobook review: The Vanished Sister by Sherry Thomas The Vanished Sister opens with three years passed since the end of the previous title. The gang is all together, relaxing at Ash’s seaside manor. Everything has been wonderful, without a peep from Moriarty, allowing everyone to spend more time with those dearest to them. Mrs. Watson gets a visit from her estranged sister, whose family has an estate nearby, asking Mrs.

Alt: Little House On The Prairie Laura and Nellie

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Puck Chemistry Author: Ava Jackson Reviewer: Sophia Rose Rating: B What I’m Talking About: She's made a scientific breakthrough only to have the university shut her down; he's at the end of his career and struggling to stay in the game let alone go out with a win unless they can get some Puck Chemistry going. Ava Jackson is a new-to-me author, and I thought this brains and brawn sports romance sounded like just the thing.

Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!

Gray Seas is the eighth book in Hailey Edwards’s Black Hat Bureau series, narrated by Stephanie Richardson. Picking up just four days after the events of Gray Court, Rue and her team are focu…

Audiobook review: Pico's Crush by Carol Van Natta Pico's Crush is the latest in what has pretty much established itself as one of my favorite space opera series. A dad takes his vacation off planet to visit his daughter at university, a pair of consulting detectives are tracking a serial killer, and a black ops government worker heads to a lush tropical island planet for a vacation.

Revenge of the Sunshine Author: Jackie Lau Reviewer: Jen Rating: A What I’m Talking About: When Zoe’s afterwork plans are cancelled, she goes home to find her best friend (and roommate) Macy and Zoe’s boyfriend Clifton having sex in the kitchen. Zoe is furious, especially with Macy, her closest friend for 23 years. In a fit, she leaves with Clifton’s phone.

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general. Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your thoughts in the comments. If you want to do your own post, grab the question and answer it on your blog. Feel free to leave your links in the comments if you are participating.

How I ended up being an author... Writing a novel is hard. Don’t “Duh!” me, and don’t you dare quote that “writing is easy, you just sit at a typewriter and bleed” line. (Looking at you, Hemingway’s ghost.) Think about it for a second. Actually, think about it for several months, because that’s how long it’ll take. The amount of time that goes into research, planning and outlining the novel, preparing character sheets (which look suspiciously like D&D character sheets), and the endless cycle of writing, re-writing, and re-re-writing (re-re-re-writing?

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I’m thrilled to be participating in the 2026 Guild Codex World Read-Along, following the official author reading order! This event is hosted by the wonderful Books of My Heart. It’s been a fantasti…

Tell Me Something Tuesday is a weekly discussion post where bloggers discuss a wide range of topics from books and blogging to life in general.  Weigh in and join the conversation by adding your th…

September’s TBR Challenge Theme: Lush Life (some definitions of lush = luxuriant, thriving, prosperous, savory, drunkard, curvaceous. Run with it folks!)   Released in Spring 2026, this novel…

Happy Wednesday, book friends! ☕✨ Welcome back to another WWW Wednesday—the ultimate mid-week check-in originally created by MizB at A Daily Rhythm and wonderfully revived by Taking on a World of W…

Welcome to #FitReaders2026!! Felicia and I are excited to co-host this fitness-oriented group. If you have any questions about #FitReaders, you can leave them in the comment section or email me at twimom227(at)gmail(dot)com. Most of our support is done via our Facebook Group. I post my weekly check-ins on Fridays, as it helps me be accountable. You are welcome to do your own check-in posts, check in below, in the comments, or check in with the Facebook group - whatever works for you!

Audiobook review: Her Fake, Irish Husband by Michele Brouder Rachel prefers reading a book and watching the rain to travel. She loves her job at Bixby International solving problems for her clients. Thomas, Earl of Glenbourne, approaches Bixby because he needs a wife within the week, one who will stay married to him for 90 days so he won’t lose his estate.

The Billionaire's High School Reunion Author: April Murdock Reviewer: Jen Rating: D September's optional theme: Lush Life What I’m Talking About: When scanning my backlog of books for one that satisfied this month’s optional TBR theme Lush Life, I figured this old freebie from 2019 would suit my needs. I was doubly excited when I found out that no one knows our MMC is a billionaire, making a match for one of my Romance Bingo Squares! 

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Today, we’re taking a trip to rainy 1882 London for an exclusive peek at The Crooked Medium’s Guide to Terror by Stephen Cox! The Crooked Medium’s Guide to Terror by Stephen Cox True te…

Audiobook review: Lost Talismans and a Tequila by Annette Marie Lost Talismans and a Tequila is the twelfth book in the Guild Codex universe. For the read-along, we are following the author’s recommended reading order, found HERE. Lost Talismans and a Tequila opens with the Crow and Hammer witches performing a ritual to reconnect Tori and Hoshi, her familiar. Time is running out to save Ezra from the inevitable madness that occurs with demon possession.