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Thriller Duel: ‘Heartwood’ vs. ‘The God of the Woods’

April 28, 2025

I’m diving into two novels with surprisingly similar themes but vastly different executions: The God of the Woods by Liz Moore and Heartwood by Amity Gaige. Both feature missing women in the wilderness, multiple perspectives, and female investigators in male-dominated roles—yet one captivated me while the other left me struggling to stay engaged.

Let’s break them down—no spoilers, to help you decide which book is for you!

Color Your Way Through Dream Harbor With Laurie Gilmore’s New Coloring Book!

March 26, 2025

I’ve always thought that it would be fun to do a puzzle of the cute Dream Harbor books since they’re all so gorgeous. However, coloring books are going to be so much fun. This one is set to publish May 6th 2025 and includes 40 cozy fall scenes I imagine will be full of cute scenes from The Pumpkin Spice Cafe. I think this will be such a fun cozy bookish activity and perfect gift for Dream Harbor fans. I hope they come out with a coloring book for each book in the series!

The Best Bookish Coloring Books for Bookworms

March 21, 2025

As a certified bookworm, I’m naturally drawn the cozier side of life that pairs perfectly with reading. Be it crochet, a cuddly pup, baking, or adult coloring books! The biggest bookish addiction I like to treat myself to are cute adult coloring books. I find them so relaxing to work on while I listen to audiobooks or just want to chill and unwind. Scroll along to find some of the best cozy book-themed coloring books that would make perfect bookish gifts as a treat for yourself or a book lover in your life.

5 Must-Read Romance Books With the Best Plot Twists!

February 21, 2025

I have some exciting news, book friends. I think I’ve finally figured out my reading preferences! I used to think I didn’t enjoy straight-up romance books, but it turns out I love romantic mysteries, thrillers, and anything with a jaw-dropping plot twist. Oh, and a little spice never hurts either! 🌶️

So, I’ve gathered up some of my favorite romance books with mind-blowing twists to share with you. No spoilers, I promise! I’ll give you a quick synopsis of each book and explain why I loved them.

Why 2025 Is My Year of Smut: Embracing Spicy Reads

February 19, 2025

For years, I tiptoed around the world of spicy romance books, too ashamed of the stigma to fully embrace them. While I had long been curious about reading “smut,” I considered it the literary equivalent of watching porn—something that made me feel a little dirty, if I’m being honest, and that historically hasn’t always respected women or promoted healthy perspectives on intimacy. However, as times change and we move into a more sex-positive, feminist-forward era (and as I grow into my own maturity) I’ve come to realize there’s absolutely nothing wrong with enjoying spicy romance books—or even outright smut—for countless reasons that I’ll explore.

In 2025, I’m officially letting go of that shame and embracing what brings me joy: books that bring on the chili peppers! 🌶 🥵 🔥 Because reading is reading, right? Who’s with me? Let’s get into what made me decide to change my mind about reading smut now that I’m in my 30s.

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