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Stack of romance novels including Pride and Prejudice, Outlander, Only for the Week, The Kiss Quotient, and The Last One, held up in front of a bookstore Romance section sign

Enchanting Valentine’s Day Romance Novels: Heartwarming Love Stories for Every Reader

February 14, 2025

Need some romance in your life? These books will sweep you off your feet this Valentine’s Day.
I’ve picked six love stories that give you all the swoons, laughs, and maybe even a few happy tears. We’ve got rivals falling in love at summer camp, exes finding their way back to each other, and even a dash of mystery to keep things spicy.
From YA sweetness to heart-racing suspense, there’s a love story here with your name on it. Grab your coziest blanket and favorite snacks – it’s time to fall in love with some amazing reads.

Book display at a bookstore featuring Black Voices in Fiction with various novels laid out on a black table beneath a blue display sign

Extraordinary Black Authors: Game-Changing Books You Need Now

February 11, 2025

Discover a treasure trove of books by Black authors that’ll transport you to new worlds. From spellbinding fantasies like Saara El-Arifi’s ‘Faebound’ to edge-of-your-seat thrillers like Alyssa Cole’s ‘One of Us Knows,’ these stories celebrate Black voices while delivering unforgettable adventures. Ready to find your next favorite read?

A Corruption of Gilded Ashes by Jessica Cage book cover displayed on light wooden surface with black coffee in white mug, dried pampas grass, and wooden spoon. Cover features dark gothic design with gold ornate details.

“A Corruption of Gilded Ashes”: My Special February Fantasy Read

February 6, 2025

February brings us the perfect blend – Black History Month and Valentine’s Day – making it the ideal time to dive into Jessica Cage’s ‘A Corruption of Gilded Ashes.’ Join me in exploring this magical romance. I’ve planned my reading schedule around morning coffee sessions and cozy evening reads. Want to read along?

Cozy reading corner with cream armchair, open journal showing February Goals page, steaming coffee cup, and soft gray scarf on beige desk near window with neutral curtains

Unleash Your Reading Potential: The February Goal-Setter’s Guide

February 4, 2025

Let’s talk about reading goals. You know, those tricky little promises we make to ourselves about the books we’ll read. We’ve all been there: December rolls around, and we’re either scrambling to meet an overly ambitious Goodreads challenge or feeling like we played it too safe with our reading targets. Setting reading goals can feel […]