Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books Of 2021

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Welcome to the final Top Ten Tuesday of the year! We made it through another year, friends. I really hope the next one is better. The last few have been a doozy.

Today, I'm sharing the best books I read in 2021. I'm going to post them countdown style because I enjoy being extra dramatic, but honestly, they should all be #1. They're good books, people! Go read them.


Tuesday, December 21, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Books On My Christmas List

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we're talking about the books I'm hoping to find under the tree on Christmas morning. Will Santa bring these books? Probably not, but I can dream, right? Here are 10 books I'm desperate to read right now.


Sunday, December 19, 2021

The Sunday Post #287

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, December 14, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Books To Read In Winter

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we're talking about 10 books I want to read this winter. I tried to choose a mix of books with winter vibes and books that just sound interesting.


Sunday, December 12, 2021

The Sunday Post #286

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Sunday, December 5, 2021

The Sunday Post #285

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Tuesday, November 30, 2021

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Best Book Covers Of 2021

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Welcome to Tell Me Something Tuesday, where I tell you something . . . on a Tuesday! Today, we're talking about the best book covers of 2021. So, here are my 10 favorites. I'm surprised by how many of them have people on the cover. I thought I hated "people" covers. Maybe I'm becoming a convert? Or maybe publishers are just getting less awful at "people."

If you want to see a synopsis of these books, click on the titles.


Tuesday, November 23, 2021

Book Haul: November 2021

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I got new books! (You're shocked, I know. This never happens.) I've already read a few of them, and I'm excited about the rest. Here's what I'll be reading in the next few months.


Sunday, November 21, 2021

The Sunday Post #284

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, November 16, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Bestselling Book Recommendations

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I'm going to recommend bestselling books that are worth reading. "Bestselling book" is surprisingly difficult to define. It seems like every website and bookstore keeps its own bestseller list. Self-published authors are constantly proclaiming their book the #1 bestseller of some obscure subgenre on Amazon. If everything is a bestseller, which bestseller list should I use for my blog post?

I decided to go full narcissist and talk about the books on my own blog's bestseller list. If you've been on this blog in the last two years, you've probably noticed my Buy it on Amazon and Buy it on Book Depository links. Those are affiliate links. I earn a few pennies whenever someone uses the links to buy a book. In two years, I've sold a few hundred books and earned a few hundred pennies. (Actually, I think the real amount is $200-something. So . . . 20,000+ pennies?) The links got me wondering about this blog's bestseller list. Which books are people buying most often?

Luckily, I have access to that data! (Don't worry, I only know which books people are buying, not who is buying them. That would be too creepy, even for my spooky ass.) So, here is my blog's bestseller list. I wrote it countdown style. For unnecessary drama.

Drumroll please . . .


Sunday, November 14, 2021

The Sunday Post #283

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Tuesday, November 9, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Incorrigible Children Quotes

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! If you've been on this blog recently, then you'll know about my obsession with The Incorrigible Children of Ashton Place Series. I could not stop reading these books. As soon as I finished one, I was right back at the library, demanding the next in the series. The books are written for children, but I couldn't resist the clever writing and joyfully enthusiastic characters. This series kept me smiling during a stressful time in my life. Today, I'm sharing my 10 favorite Incorrigible Children quotes.

Sunday, November 7, 2021

The Sunday Post #282

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, November 2, 2021

Discussion: Nonfiction Book Recommendations

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Are you a seasoned nonfiction lover who's running out of books to read? Or, are you new to nonfiction and worried that all nonfiction reads like a college textbook? Either way, I can help. Today, I'm recommending 9 stunning nonfiction books. These books are engaging and quick to read. I promise they won't bring back bad memories of all-night study sessions. The books on this list are so fascinating that you won't even realize you're learning.


Sunday, October 31, 2021

The Sunday Post #281

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, October 26, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Monster Book Recommendations

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I'm recommending "Monster" books. Not all of these books are scary, but they all feature monstrous creatures (or humans who behave like monsters). I loved every book on this list and think you'll love them too.


Sunday, October 24, 2021

The Sunday Post #280

 

It's Baby Brooklyn!

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Tuesday, October 19, 2021

Tag: End Of The Year!

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Don't panic; it's not the end of the year yet. But, we're getting close. So close that it's time to do The End Of The Year Book Tag. Hopefully these six questions will help you organize your reading life before the year ends.

Do book bloggers still do tags? I feel like I haven't seen one in forever. I'm probably just not looking in the right places. Anyway, after a bit of Googling, I came across The End Of The Year Tag. I believe it started on BookTube years ago. I liked the questions, so I tagged myself. If you want to answer these questions on your blog, consider yourself tagged. You still have a few months before the year is really over!


Sunday, October 17, 2021

The Sunday Post #279

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Wednesday, October 6, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday: Fall 2021 Book Releases

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Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I get to show off all the new book releases I'm excited to read. Have you read any of these? What did you think?


Tuesday, September 28, 2021

Book Haul: September 2021

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I got more books! I know I've been too busy to read much lately, but that hasn't stopped books from showing up on my doorstep. Once they're here, I can't turn them away. That would be rude. The good news is that I've already read some of them because I was excited and couldn't leave them on the shelf. I'll review the ones I've devoured.


Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Scary Books To Read In Fall

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we're talking about the books I'm going to read this fall. Autumn is witching season, so of course I'm going to read spooky books. I have a few thrillers, mysteries, dark fantasy, and horror books on my shelf that I can't wait to dive into. Here are 10 creepy books at the top of my autumn must-read list.


Sunday, September 12, 2021

The Sunday Post #278

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

Wednesday, September 1, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday: September 2021 Book Releases

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Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I get to show off all the new book releases I'm excited to read. Have you read any of these? What did you think?


Tuesday, August 31, 2021

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Books I'm Desperate To Read Right Now

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Welcome to Tell Me Something Tuesday! For today's "something," we're talking about books I'm desperate to read right now. Do you have a book sitting on your shelf that you really want to read, but you just haven't read it for some reason? I do. My reason is work. I'm impatiently waiting for winter so my work hours get cut down, and I have more time to read. Until then, these books will be sitting on my shelf, taunting me.


Saturday, August 28, 2021

Book Haul: August 2021

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Guess what? I got more books! I know I've been too busy to read much lately, but that hasn't stopped books from showing up on my doorstep. Once they're here, I can't turn them away. That would be rude. I'm already planning ahead for Nonfiction November, so you'll see a few nonfiction books in this haul. Also, horror! Spooky season is coming, people! And, there's a random YA contemporary novel-in-verse because it sounds excellent.


Sunday, August 22, 2021

The Sunday Post #277

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, August 10, 2021

Tell Me Something Tuesday: Weird Things Visitors Say In State Parks


Today, we're trying something new. Welcome to Tell Me Something Tuesday. This is a post where I tell you something . . . on a Tuesday. For today's "something," I'm talking about my job. For the past few years, I've worked in revenue and visitor services for a state park. On a typical weekend day, I interact with around 300 visitors. It's intense. And nonstop. For example, I went back to work fulltime a few days after I got my first COVID shot. In my first week back at fulltime work, I got cussed at and flipped off by several unhappy campers. I dealt with long lines and broken equipment. A dog attacked a cyclist, and then the cyclist attacked the dog’s owner. A homeless woman experienced some highly confusing mental health issues. I froze in a snowstorm. I helped settle a few domestic squabbles. I could keep listing problems, but you get the idea. This is what I do all day.

Since I spend so much time interacting with weird and wonderful people, I thought I'd share a few of the memorable visitor interactions I've had the misfortune pleasure of handling.


Sunday, August 8, 2021

The Sunday Post #276

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

 

Wednesday, August 4, 2021

Can't Wait Wednesday: August 2021 Book Releases

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Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I get to show off all the new book releases I'm excited to read. Have you read any of these? What did you think?


Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Attention-Grabbing Book Titles

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we're talking about books that lived up to their awesome titles. Isn't it great when the insides of a book are just as good as its packaging? I picked up these 10 books because the titles grabbed my attention. Then I read them and rated them all 5 stars. Please read them! I promise they're worth your time.


Saturday, July 31, 2021

Book Haul: July 2021

 
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I haven’t posted a book haul in months, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been accumulating books. I’m always accumulating books. I think they breed on my shelf when I’m not looking. Anyway, here are the books I got during the spring and summer. I’ve already read a few of them. Nicely done, me.


Sunday, July 25, 2021

The Sunday Post #275

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

 

Tuesday, July 13, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Best Young Adult Book Releases 2021

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we’re talking about the July-December 2021 releases I’m excited to read. In this post, I’m going to focus on young adult and middlegrade books. There was a post a few weeks ago for adult books. If you’re interested in the young adult books that came out in the first half of 2021, I have a post for that too! So many posts!


Tuesday, July 6, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Best Books Of 2021 (So Far)

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Since we’re halfway through the year, I thought I’d share the best books I’ve read in 2021 (so far). If you saw my Mid-Year Freak-Out Tag, then you already know my favorites, but whatever. They’re good books! I’m going to write this post countdown style so it’s extra dramatic. Drumroll, please . . . .

 

Friday, July 2, 2021

Tag: Mid-Year Freak-Out

 

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Welcome to the Mid-Year Freak Out Tag! Can you believe we’re exactly halfway through 2021? It’s been . . . a lot, right? I can’t be the only one who feels like time is going too fast. I can’t keep up! Today, we’re going to look backward and forward. I’m going to freak out about the books I’ve read and the books I still need to read in 2021.


Tuesday, June 29, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Best New Book Releases 2021

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we’re talking about the July-December 2021 releases I’m excited to read. In this post, I’m going to focus on adult books. There will be another post in a few weeks for new young adult and children’s books. If you’re interested in the books that came out in the first half of 2021, I have a post for that too!

 

Sunday, June 20, 2021

The Sunday Post #274


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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.


Tuesday, June 15, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Books To Read In Summer

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I’m showing off my summer book list. These are the books I’ll (hopefully) be reading in the next few months. What are you going to read this summer? Do you have any vacations planned? I don’t. Just work and books. Exciting life, right?


Tuesday, June 8, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: I Need Book Recommendations

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I’m giving book recommendations, and I need some in return. Here’s a list of topics that fascinate me. What should I read to learn more about them? I’m open to fiction or nonfiction. I’m even open to TV shows. Tell me what to read! Or watch. If you’re interested in these same topics, you’re in luck! I’m so nice that I’ll give you book recommendations.

 

Wednesday, June 2, 2021

Can’t Wait Wednesday: June 2021 Book Releases

 

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Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I’m showing off the upcoming book releases that caught my eye. I can’t wait to read these books!


Sunday, May 30, 2021

The Sunday Post #273

 

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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

 

Saturday, May 29, 2021

Book Haul: May 2021

 

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Welcome to Stacking the Shelves, where I get to show off the books I’ve gotten recently. I forgot to post a book haul last month, so oops. I have tons of new books to show you. I’ve even read a few of them. Way to go, me. I’ll post reviews of the ones I’ve read.

 

Tuesday, May 25, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Intriguing Quotes From Recent Reads

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I’m sharing thought-provoking quotes from books I’ve read recently. I even made pretty little graphics for the quotes. Aww, how cute. Feel free to save my graphics and use them however you want. Click the book titles to see a synopsis of the book.

 

Tuesday, May 11, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: Books With Animals On The Cover

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, we’re talking about beautiful book covers. I love animals, so of course books with nature on the covers capture my attention. Here are 10+ of my favorite animal covers. Every one of these covers made me stop scrolling, read the synopsis, and add the book to my wish list. This is how you design an animal cover, people! Click the title if you want to see the book's synopsis.


Sunday, May 9, 2021

The Sunday Post #272

 

Photo of a mother possum with 9 babies hanging on her back and head. The text says "Happy Mother's Day."
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The Sunday Post is a chance to recap the past week, talk about next week, tell you what I’m reading, and share news. It’s hosted by The Caffeinated Book ReviewerReaderbuzz, and Book Date.

 

Wednesday, May 5, 2021

Can’t Wait Wednesday: May 2021 Book Releases

 

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Can’t Wait Wednesday is hosted by Wishful Endings. I’m showing off the upcoming book releases that caught my eye. I can’t wait to read these books!


Tuesday, May 4, 2021

Top Ten Tuesday: One-Sentence Book Reviews

 

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Welcome to Top Ten Tuesday! Today, I’m going to write book blurbs. You know those short endorsements from celebrities or authors that publishers plaster on book covers? I’m going to write those for the last 10 books I read. Blurbs are supposed to convince readers to buy the book. Unfortunately, I didn’t love every book I’ve read recently. A few of my blurbs will be anti-blurbs. They’ll be the opposite of helpful and probably hurt book sales. So, that’s awkward. I guess my blurbs are more honest than the ones you find on real books. Whatever. Let’s get into it. Click the book’s title to see the full synopsis.