Book Lists

I enjoy Valentine’s Day, as long as we keep it low-key. My ideal Valentine’s Day plan has changed over the years and seasons, from a romantic candlelit dinner at home ... Read more

February 10, 2020February 10, 2020

10 giftable books to share with friends on Galentine’s Day

Book Lists, Books & Reading

In the wise words of Leslie Knope, Valentine’s Day is about celebrating romance—but Galentine’s Day is about celebrating lady friends. Each passing year, I feel more and more grateful for ... Read more

February 5, 2020February 7, 2020

Get hooked on a new mystery series with these 10 addicting audiobooks

Audiobook, Book Lists, Books & Reading

Readers, I’m always on the lookout for my next great audiobook, but choosing how to spend my credits each month can feel a little daunting. I want to download a ... Read more

January 30, 2020February 7, 2020

30 books featuring happy couples who met past age 30

Book Lists, Books & Reading

We have a great book list for you today, inspired by a reader request: this reader lamented that there weren’t enough books out there featuring happy couples who met after ... Read more

January 22, 2020January 29, 2020

65 recommended reads for those traveling to England (or who want to!)

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Literary Tourism

One of the most common book recommendation requests I get is, What should I read before I travel to _____? I get it, and I love that readers want to ... Read more

January 16, 2020January 16, 2020

Winter Book Preview

Book Lists, Books & Reading

On Monday, members of the MMD Book Club and WSIRN Patreon community got together for a live video session where I shared upcoming winter titles I already love, and those ... Read more

January 8, 2020January 21, 2020

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2020 Reading Challenge

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Reading Challenge

The 2020 Reading Challenge is here! Today I’m sharing the books I’m thinking of reading for the challenge in 2020. In most categories, I share three titles I’m considering reading. I ... Read more

December 18, 2019December 18, 2019

My favorite books of 2019

Book Lists, Books & Reading

2019 was another great year for me. I read piles of stellar books, and today I’m sharing my tip-top favorites. I read a lot of books—just over 200 in 2019—so ... Read more

December 11, 2019December 18, 2019

86 reader recommendations for festive holiday fiction

Book Lists, Books & Reading, Holidays

Readers, there’s nothing like a good long book list for the holidays, am I right? This year I received numerous requests for holiday fiction recommendations for adults, ranging from “please ... Read more

December 2, 2019December 18, 2019

20 riveting wilderness mystery and suspense novels

Book Lists, Books & Reading

There’s no pleasure like wading into a new genre to find an unexpected favorite—and right now I have one of my new favorite genres on the brain. When I picked ... Read more

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Book Lists

50 engrossing and adorable rom com books and movies for your Valentine’s weekend

10 giftable books to share with friends on Galentine’s Day

Get hooked on a new mystery series with these 10 addicting audiobooks

30 books featuring happy couples who met past age 30

65 recommended reads for those traveling to England (or who want to!)

Winter Book Preview

What I’m (probably) reading for the 2020 Reading Challenge

My favorite books of 2019

86 reader recommendations for festive holiday fiction

20 riveting wilderness mystery and suspense novels