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Review | The Paradise Problem by Christina Lauren

Description Christina Lauren, returns with a delicious new romance between the buttoned-up heir of a grocery chain and his free-spirited artist ex as they fake their relationship in order to receive a massive inheritance. Anna Green thought she was marrying Liam “West” Weston for access to subsidized family housing while at UCLA. She also thought…

The Sunday Post #24

Update: Brief post today! I have been less busy on my blog lately since I’ve dealt with some pretty tough migraines over the last week and a half. I’m feeling quite a lot better today, though. I hardly get them anymore, but when they come, they come in pretty aggressively. Meanwhile, it’s given me some…

Review | One Long Weekend by Shari Low

Description When all seems lost, hope remains… Val Murray has mislaid her most precious mementoes of the people she’s loved and lost. Can her family, the wonders of technology and a little divine intervention somehow mend her shattered heart? Sophie Smith had to take a rain check on a marriage proposal. Will her bid to…

Review | The Finders Keepers Library by Annie Rains

Description This heart-warming second chance love story about hope and healing from USA Today bestselling author Annie Rains is perfect for fans of Raeanne Thayne and Jenny Hale! For a gardener blessed with a green thumb, Savannah Collins’s life sure seems like it’s all thorns, zero roses. She has no job, no relationship, and no…

WWW Wednesdays #5

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at Daily Rhythm and now hosted on Taking on a World of Words. The three Ws are: Currently Reading Title: The Finders Keepers LibraryAuthor: Annie RainsPublished on: April 16th, 2024Publisher: Forever (Grand Central Publishing)Thoughts: I just received a digital review copy of Annie Rains’ latest…

Review | Listen for the Lie by Amy Tintera

Description What if you thought you murdered your best friend? And if everyone else thought so too? And what if the truth doesn’t matter? … Read full synopsis here at Goodreads. Review Wow, this was a fantastic read! And it was one that I couldn’t put down. Nope. Couldn’t! Those are my favourite types of…

The Sunday Post #23

Update: This weekend has been quite busy! Olivia and I have been running the Catathon Readathon on our bookstagram with our cohosts @abigailscupoftea, @christin_rene_, and @mels_reads_. We had reading sprints, and seeing everyone’s books and cats was so adorable! I’m already looking forward to our next one 😸 Olivia Update 🐾 Olivia has had a…

Reading Challenge: NetGalley and Edelweiss 2024 (Host: Yvonne at SBR)

Hello everyone! I am super late to this challenge, but I would like to join Yvonne’s NetGalley and Edelweiss Challenge. Please check out Yvonne’s blog: Socrates’ Book Reviews. Level I Intend to Read in 2024 There are 5 levels in this reading challenge: Bronze – 10 Books Silver – 25 Books Gold – 50 Books…

WWW Wednesdays #4

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at Daily Rhythm and now hosted on Taking on a World of Words. The three Ws are: Currently Reading Title: Listen for the LieAuthor: Amy TinteraPublished: March 5th, 2024Thoughts: I will wait to finish to give my overall feedback, but I am currently enjoying this…

The Sunday Post #22

Update: Hello everyone! It’s been another busy week for me, but I’ve managed to be fairly productive. Recently, I discovered that I can make lists on NetGalley, so I’ve created a list of widgets that I’ve been invited to read. This way, I won’t forget what I have available to me. Apart from that, I’m…

Review | Funny Story by Emily Henry

Description A shimmering, joyful new novel about a pair of opposites with the wrong thing in common. Daphne always loved the way her fiancé Peter told their story. How they met (on a blustery day), fell in love (over an errant hat), and moved back to his lakeside hometown to begin their life together. He…

Top Ten Tuesdays: Top Ten Books to Read for the Catathon Readathon!

We are excited to link up with Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. Hello everyone, Today’s post is a freebie so I will post about the Catathon Readathon, a 48-hour readathon that will take place on April 20th-21st. Myself, Abigail from Abigail’s Cup of Tea, Christin from Christin_Rene_, and Melanie from Mels_Reads_…

The Sunday Post #21: Catathon Readathon coming up!

Update: Hi everyone, I hope you’re doing well! Today is an exciting day because Olivia, myself, and our co-hosts have announced our 48-hour readathon, “Catathon Readathon”, which will take place on April 20th and 21st. We would love for you to join us if you can! This is the second time that we are hosting…

Catathon Readathon Announcement!

Catathon Readathon! Hi everyone! It is time for Olivia, myself, and our cohosts to announce our second Catathon Readathon! It’s our 48 hr Readathon dedicated to what we love most – CATS! Readathon Cards All of the readathon info can be found here, including the answers to our crossword puzzle, TBR card, Readathon Checklist, and…

Review | What You Are Looking For Is in the Library

Description For fans of The Midnight Library and Before the Coffee Gets Cold, this charming Japanese novel shows how the perfect book recommendation can change a reader’s life. What are you looking for? This is the famous question routinely asked by Tokyo’s most enigmatic librarian, Sayuri Komachi. Like most librarians, Komachi has read every book lining her shelves—but…

The Sunday Post #20

Update: Hello everyone! Short updates today.This week was hectic, but luckily, I finished two books, so I am on track with my reading goal of 52 books this year (though I would like to aim for more if possible!). I’m delighted to be blogging again. Happy Easter, everyone! Olivia Update 🐾 There have been many…

Review | The New Couple in 5B

Description A couple inherits an apartment with a spine-tingling past in this binge-worthy thriller from the New York Times bestselling author of Secluded Cabin Sleeps Six. Rosie and Chad Lowan are barely making ends meet in New York City when they receive life-changing news: Chad’s late uncle has left them his luxury apartment at the historic Windermere in…

Top Ten Tuesdays: Movies/TV Shows That Would Have Made Amazing Books 

We are excited to link up with Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl. Hi everyone! This week I was pressed for time and only come up with three options but I wanted to participate so badly. As a compromise, I’ve added some books that I would love to see as movies! Let…

The Sunday Post #19

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with … Update: Hello, everyone! It looks like life will be calm for the next while, which is excellent news. I am excited to have more time to read and write book reviews because so many books are on my TBR list! I’ve been into movies lately and…

Review | The Fury

Description This is a tale of murder. Or maybe that’s not quite true. At its heart, it’s a love story, isn’t it? Lana Farrar is a reclusive ex–movie star and one of the most famous women in the world. Every year, she invites her closest friends to escape the English weather and spend Easter on…

January/February wrap-up

Hi everyone! It’s great to be back again. Over the past few months, I took time off from blogging for extensive eye treatments. Viewing a computer screen has been quite challenging due to my dry eye condition. However, per my last follow-up, my eyes have responded well to the treatments, and reading has become much…

The Sunday Post #18

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with … General Update Hello, everyone! I have been gone for quite some time! I encountered some issues with my eyes in mid to late 2023, and being in front of a screen was too challenging. Reading, likewise, was a huge challenge, and I ended up reading 20…

Review | Together We Rot

Description A teen girl looking for the truth about her missing mother forms a reluctant alliance with her former best friend…in exchange for hiding him from his cult-leading family. Wil Greene’s mom has been missing for over a year, and the police are ready to call the case closed–they claim she skipped town and you…

WWW Wednesdays #3

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at Daily Rhythm and now hosted on Taking on a World of Words. The three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? This week has been quite similar to the previous one,…

WWW Wednesday #2

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at Daily Rhythm and now hosted on Taking on a World of Words. The three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? Currently Reading Thoughts:I’m really loving my Kindle and audiobook combo!…

The Sunday Post #17

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with General Update We have been enjoying the weather! Especially for gardening. The catnip is growing, the succulents are propagating, and the herbs are flourishing. We’ve had some alternating days of rain and heat both of which are essential for the garden. We cleaned our AC unit and…

Review | None of This is True

Description Lisa Jewell has written an intriguing new psychological thriller featuring a woman who becomes the focus of her own popular true-crime podcast. Alix Summers, a well-known podcaster, meets a seemingly unremarkable woman named Josie Fair at a pub while celebrating her 45th birthday. As it turns out, Josie shares the same birthday, making them…

WWW Wednesday #1

WWW Wednesday is a weekly meme formerly hosted by MizB at Daily Rhythm and now hosted on Taking on a World of Words. The three Ws are: What are you currently reading? What did you recently finish reading? What do you think you’ll read next? Currently Reading Thoughts I’m really liking this book so far!…

Review | The Good Luck Café

Description Moira Green is perfectly content with her life. She has a rewarding career and plenty of wonderful friends, including the members of her weekly book club. Then everything in her life goes topsy-turvy when the town council plans to demolish the site of her mother’s beloved café to make room for much-needed parking. Moira…

The Sunday Post #16

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with General Update Hello everyone! I hope you have been having a great few months! Over here in the Northern Hemisphere, we have been experiencing the joys of summer. Recently, I’ve been putting a lot of effort into making my apartment more comfortable and organized. My balcony garden…

The Sunday Post #15

Thank you for coming back to our site! Olivia and I have taken some time away from blogging and social media.

REVIEWS | A Cat Family Christmas & Daisy Woodworm Changes the World

Description Count down the twelve days til Christmas in this delightful advent book. With a nod to nostalgic Victorian advent calendars, open up tiny but sturdy flap ‘doors’ on each one of the 24 pages to reveal little details and surprises. Peer inside the cupboard doors and different-sized tins in the busy Cat Family kitchen…

November TBR Game

Hello everyone and welcome to another round of our TBR Game, “Fighting Evil by Book Light!” RULES 1. Five turns: two spins, each. First: card; Second: prompt 2. Played monthly. 3. If the wheel arrow lands exactly between two pieces, re-spin. 4. Cards updated. 5. Must accept result of each spin. No re-spins. 6. Unfinished…

My Bookstagram account is hacked! UPDATE: it’s back!

Hi everyone, I’m currently hacked out of my bookstagram account. I don’t know what’s going on but if you receive any odd messages from @sarasreadingnook it’s not me. It looks like Instagram has frozen my account so hopefully the hackers haven’t done much damage. I’m hopeful that it can be restored within the next day…

November bookstagram Photo Prompts

Hello everyone! Olivia and I have decided to make a photo prompt/reel challenge for November. It’s my birthday month and I was inspired to celebrate things I love during this time of year. The warm colours, the yellow birthstone, grabbing warm mugs of peppermint tea! And spending time with family and friends, and of course,…

Ten Books With Spooky Season Vibes

We are excited to link up with Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. Most books Olivia and I read during this time are either cozy or scary. Here are our picks for books with Spooky Season Vibes! Cozy Vibes Pumpkinheads by Rainbow Rowell and Faith Erin Hicks (Illustrator). Read this one for…

The Sunday Post #14 and More!

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with Olivia Update 🐾 Olivia is the best company and this week was no exception. Although I was ill earlier in the week with a cold, she cuddled with me and has been incredibly sweet. She would curl up into a ball beside me each day and wouldn’t…

top ten portuguese words i love

We are excited to link up with Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. I’m so excited to share my top 10 Portuguese words I love with you all! My family comes from the Azores, and some of these words will be food related, but I hope you enjoy learning them. When I…

Review | Jackal by Erin E. Adams

Description It’s watching.Liz Rocher is coming home . . . reluctantly. As a Black woman, Liz doesn’t exactly have fond memories of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, a predominantly white town. But her best friend is getting married, so she braces herself for a weekend of awkward and passive-aggressive reunions. Liz has grown, though; she can handle whatever…

Review | Dark Room Etiquette

Description Sixteen-year-old Sayers Wayte has everything—until he’s kidnapped by a man who tells him the privileged life he’s been living is based on a lie. Trapped in a windowless room, without knowing why he’s been taken or how long the man plans to keep him shut away, Sayers faces a terrifying new reality. To survive,…

September Reading Wrap up!

Hi everyone! Here is our September Reading Wrap-Up! September was a good reading month with lots of 4 star reviews, and some 5 stars as well. As many of you know, I had a back injury in September, so reading some good books was a must for me this past month! Reading Statistics Olivia and…

Review | Five Little Indians

Description Taken from their families when they are very small and sent to a remote, church-run residential school, Kenny, Lucy, Clara, Howie and Maisie are barely out of childhood when they are finally released after years of detention. Alone and without any skills, support or families, the teens find their way to the seedy and…

Review | a cat cafe christmas

Description (from Goodreads) Veterinarian and animal lover Kara Ingalls needs a Christmas miracle. Opening the Meow and Furrever Cat Café to find loving homes for adorable, adoptable cats was a dream come true—but with more cats than customers, it’s quickly turning into a nightmare. If Kara can’t figure out some way to get the café out…

Rave Review | Black Cake

I’ve provided the synopsis below for those who would benefit from a synopsis, but I actually recommend going into this knowing as little as possible! Except for perhaps the content warnings, if needed. Synopsis (from Goodreads) We can’t choose what we inherit. But can we choose who we become?In present-day California, Eleanor Bennett’s death leaves…

Review | Ghostcloud

Synopsis (from Goodreads) Twelve-year-old Luke Smith-Sharma shovels coal under a half-bombed, blackened power station. With his best friend Ravi he keeps his head down, hoping to one day earn his freedom and return to his family, while avoiding the wrath of the evil Tabatha Margate. When he tries to help new girl Jess, Luke is…

REVIEW | Shoo!

Check out this review about a woman who doesn’t like animals, yet a whole zoo has moved in next door!

The Sunday Post #10 & more!

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with This is our 10th Sunday Post, how great! Olivia Update 🐾 Olivia has had quite the week! She’s enjoying her hammock, cat food pizzas, and tuna squeezie treats. A new phenomenon I’ve been noticing is her night-time “skittles.” Now, when I refer to “the skittles,” this means…

August Wrap up

Want to see our wrap up for this August? Check out our latest blog post and see how the month went for us!

REVIEW | Lore

Synopsis (from Goodreads):Every seven years, the Agon begins. As punishment for a past rebellion, nine Greek gods are forced to walk the earth as mortals, hunted by the descendants of ancient bloodlines, all eager to kill a god and seize their divine power and immortality.Long ago, Lore Perseous fled that brutal world in the wake…

The Sunday Post #9 & More!

Want to see what Olivia and I have been up to this past week? Check out our Sunday Post blog where we link up with The Sunday Post, Stacking the Shelves, and The Sunday Salon.

Friday Reads

Check out all of the books Olivia and I read this past week, our progress with the ARCathon, and more!

Mark your calendar: Reading Sprints!

Want to read with my cat Olivia and I? Make sure you head over to our booktube channel for reading sprints! Bring your books, have a beverage ready – it’s going to be a bookish Caturday.

REVIEW | A Treacherous Tale

Are you on the lookout for a new cozy mystery series? Look no further – we have you covered! Check out why we loved this purrfect tale so much.

REVIEW | Radium Girls

Have you heard of the radium girls? And what happened to these factory workers during the early 1900s? Check out why we recommend this nonfiction graphic novel.

The Sunday Post #8

Want to see what we’ve been up to this past week? Check out our Sunday Post blog where we link up with The Sunday Post, Stacking the Shelves, and The Sunday Salon.

Friday Reads

Here are all of the books I’ve read this past week! (Please note that my Youtube Video extends beyond this past week. And I forgot to add a children’s book!).

Books I Love That Were Written Over Ten Years Ago

We have so many books that we love written at least a decade ago that we wanted to focus on a few books that we’ve enjoyed and categorize them by mood. There are more than 10 books. Enjoy!

The Sunday post #7

Want to see what we’ve been up to this past week? Check out our Sunday Post blog where we link up with The Sunday Post, Stacking the Shelves, and The Sunday Salon.

Mark your calendar: Reading Sprints!

Want to read with my cat Olivia and I? Make sure you head over to our booktube channel for reading sprints! Bring your books, have a beverage ready – it’s going to be a bookish Caturday.

REVIEW | A Lot Like Adiós

Looking for the perfect Adult Fiction Romance this summer? Check out why we recommend A Lot Like Adiós by Alexis Daria!

REVIEW | The Ghosts of Rose Hill

Want to read a new fantasy book with beautiful, poetic prose? Check out why we love this book so much!

The Sunday Post #6 & More!

Want to see what we’ve been up to this past week? Check out our Sunday Post blog where we link up with The Sunday Post, Stacking the Shelves, and The Sunday Salon.

Friday Reads #2

What are we up to this week? We are doing the ARCathon, hosted by Marti and Britt! And trying to catch up to our July TBR reads.

Mark Your Calendar: Reading Sprints!

Want to read with my cat Olivia and I? Make sure you head over to our booktube channel for reading sprints! Bring your books, have a beverage ready – it’s going to be a bookish Caturday.

July Reading Wrap Up

Which books did we read in July? What were our reading habits? Check it out!

BOOK MAIL | The Daughter of Doctor moreau

It’s here! It’s here! It’s finally here! If you wanted to know what my most anticipated read of the year is, it’s this beautiful book I’m holding up right here: The Daughter of Doctor Moreau by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. I couldn’t be happier to finally hold this incredibly beautiful book in my hands! To provide a…

The Sunday Post #4 & More!

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with: The Sunday Post hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer Stacking the Shelves hosted by Reading Reality The Sunday Salon hosted by Readerbuzz Update Olivia Update 🐾 Olivia had a wonderful week! We recently purchased some tuna Smooth & Savory squeezies, which are her absolute favourite treats. The image above provides evidence…

Mark Your Calendar: Reading Sprints!

Want to read with my cat Olivia and I tomorrow? Make sure you head over to our booktube channel for reading sprints! Bring your books, have a beverage ready – it’s going to be a bookish Caturday.

REVIEW | Wildseed Witch

Author: Marti DumasTitle: Wildseed Witch Published: May 10, 2022Pages: 352Format: E-ARC and HooplaRating: 4 stars Today I am reviewing Wildseed Witch by Marti Dumas, a middle grade fantasy featuring an all-BIPOC cast. This is about an aspiring and raising makeup YouTuber who learns that she’s a witch and gets sent off to a private Witch…

The Sunday Post #3 & more!

Hello, everyone! Today we are linking up with: The Sunday Post hosted by Caffeinated Book Reviewer Stacking the Shelves hosted by Reading Reality The Sunday Salon hosted by Readerbuzz Update Olivia Update This week has been a very restful week for Olivia, though we did manage to sneak in a few adventures here and there.…

book covers that feel like summer

Hello, everyone! We are excited to link up with Top Ten Tuesdays, hosted by The Artsy Reader Girl. Here are my Top Ten book covers that feel like summer! QOTD: What books covers feel like summer to you?Let us know!

The Sunday Post #2

We are so excited to be posting our second Sunday Post update! We are linking up to The Sunday Post via the Caffeinated Book Reviewer and The Sunday Salon at Readerbuzz! Update Olivia Update Olivia 😸 has been on the prowl this morning! She is always assessing her environment to find hidden catnip toys (her…

Stacking the shelves #1

This is my first time participating in Stacking the Shelves, hosted by Marlene at Reading Reality! “Stacking The Shelves is all about sharing the books you are adding to your shelves, may it be physical or virtual. This means you can include books you buy in physical store or online, books you borrow from friends or…

Reading Sprints: set your calendar

Want to read with my cat Olivia and I tomorrow? Make sure you head over to our booktube channel for reading sprints! Bring your books, have a beverage ready – it’s going to be a bookish Caturday.

friday reads #1

Hello everyone! Today Olivia and I our first Friday Reads on our book blog – Wahoo! While we usually aim to do our Friday updates via booktube, we’ve had a fairly busy week and think this is the perfect way to catch up on the ongoing updates. Today we’ll just be discussing what we are…

Most Anticipated Books Releasing In the Second Half of 2022

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. Hello everyone! Welcome to today’s blog. There are…

The Sunday Post #1

Hello, everyone, and welcome to the blog!  This is my first time participating in #TheSundayPost and this is actually my THIRD post on our new blog. (I am still figuring everything out, so any advice is appreciated!) And honestly … The Sunday Post looks like so much fun! I had to participate! It’s hosted by Kimberly,…

Favourite Books of 2022, so far!

Hello, everyone!  Olivia is deep in thought reminiscing about the year.  And we are SUPER excited today to talk to you about our favourite books of each month from 2022!  All books listed below are very good, but we do have a clear favourite. Let’s find out which one is our fav so far of…

Our first post! – Mid-Year NetGalley Review Wrap-Up!

Hello, everyone, and welcome to our new blog! We are very excited to share our thoughts on our NetGalley books from January to June 2022. We will be going from most to least recent here. All e-galleys were received in exchange for honest review and have been catalogued previously on our Goodreads and Storygraph pages. …

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