Category: Book Review
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Book Review: Heartless Hunter by Kristen Ciccarelli
There’s something utterly intoxicating about a romance that feels like a game of cat and mouse, especially when it involves witches, witch hunters, and a world steeped in blood and revolution. Kristen Ciccarelli’s Heartless Hunter is the kind of book that you open up intending to read for a few minutes and, before you know…
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Book Review: Bright, Bold, and Beautiful — A Love Letter to the Kate Spade New York Books Every Woman Should Own
There are some books that don’t just belong on a shelf—they belong in your lifestyle. In your spirit. In your story. The Kate Spade New York book collection is exactly that kind of experience. With titles like It’s So You, Things We Love, and She: Musings on Style, Grace, and the Art of Being a…
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Feel-Good Fiction: The Unexpected Power of a Good Story
There’s something irresistible about fiction that feels like a friend. Whether you’re curled up with a romantic thriller, a beachy escape, or a heartstring-tugging drama, the right story has a way of settling your spirit and stirring your soul. But what if I told you reading fiction is doing even more than relaxing you after…
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The Magic of Sprayed Edges: When Books Become Art
There’s a quiet kind of thrill that happens when you unwrap a new book. That satisfying weight in your hand, the whisper of turning pages, the scent of possibility. But every so often, a book offers a little extra—a detail that makes you pause before diving in. Sprayed edges. They’re the literary equivalent of icing…
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Book Review: The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins
The Mindset Shift That Sets You Free Let Them… Two words. That’s it. That’s the whole theory. And yet, Let Them by Mel Robbins is one of the most powerful, transformative books I’ve read in a long time. It gave me permission I didn’t even know I was waiting for—permission to stop managing, fixing, overanalyzing,…
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Books in Bloom: 10 Stories of Renewal and Growth
There’s something magical about the way a book can transform us. The best stories don’t just entertain—they plant seeds of change, whispering new possibilities into our hearts and minds. They remind us that renewal is always within reach, whether it’s a fresh start, a second chance, or the quiet unfolding of self-discovery. Like the first…
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Nailed It! – Putting Cookbooks to the Test
Welcome to Nailed It!, my new monthly blog series where I put cookbooks to the test— trying out a recipe and sharing the verdict. So, what does Nailed It! mean? It’s that perfectly satisfying moment when you attempt something—whether it’s baking a cake, styling a bookshelf, or recreating a gorgeous cookbook recipe—and absolutely crush it. It turns out just right,…
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How Do I Pick The Books I Read?
Ah, the thrill of a bookstore visit. You know that feeling? The moment you step inside, the world outside fades into a whisper, and suddenly, it’s just you and the endless shelves of possibility. I head straight for my favorite sections, mystery first, then fantasy, then romance and lastly fiction. I weave through the maze…
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Book/Coffee Shop Tour: Writer’s Block, Downtown Las Vegas, NV
Today I visited the coolest book/coffee shop in Downtown Las Vegas, NV with my 2 sisters Amanda and Claire. I had to try out a few of their drinks, so I ordered a blueberry London Fog and then a Chai Tea latte out of a massive bird cage! The drinks were delicious – Whoops I…
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Book Review: Finlay Donovan Is Killing It
This first book in an ongoing series is a fast paced mystery that’s highly entertaining. It’s filled with danger, seriously bad guys and murder. The relatable protagonist Finlay Donovan’s life is stuck like so many other women in the world today. She was married with 2 kids expect her husband has left her for a…
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