With the flowers blooming, the sun shining, and the spring season upon us, it’s time to dive into novels that feel like a cozy, warm spring day. Come find out which spring books I want to read during this budding time of year.

Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month!

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

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It’s officially springtime, and I’m in a cottagecore mood, so I thought I would try five Regency Romance books to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time.

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Books I Try in This Episode:

• A Fortunate Miscalculation by Karen Thornell
• Blackmoore by Julianne Donaldson
• Sense and Suitability by Pepper Basham
• To Con A Gentleman by Sarah Adams
• A Game of Hearts by Joanna Barker

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There is some highly disturbing news emerging in the book world about YA (or Young Adult) books, and we need to talk about it. Come find out all the controversy surrounding this genre of novels.

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Spring is almost here, which means it’s Cottagecore Season. I’m ready to read all the Regency Romance books. Come find out which titles I’m excited to read this spring season.

Plus, I'll let you know about 11 new books coming out this month!

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

You can find the companion blog here.

If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.

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So, how many books did I read in 2025? I’m ready to reveal all my reading stats from last year and answer these fun book tag questions. Come find out my favorite books, least favorite books, biggest surprises, biggest disappointments, and so much more!

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If you’re a fantasy reader, then you’re probably aware of how much mature content is packed into these types of books today. However, you don’t have to compromise your morals and values with books in this popular genre. You can still enjoy clean fantasy stories. Come find out 12 spice-free fantasy books you can read instead.

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

You can find the companion blog here.

If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.

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Unfortunately, not every book you pick up will be a winner. There will always be books that just don’t work for a reader. Come find out which books did not work for me and were my biggest disappointments of 2025.

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Last year, I read an incredible amount of amazing books that left lasting impressions on me. Now I’m ready to gush about my top favorites of 2025. Come find out which titles were the best of the best and made my top 10 list of the year.

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