Book Review: To All The Boys I Loved Before

Title -  To All The Boys I've Loved Before

Author - Jenny Han  

Publication - September 4th 2026

Genre -  YA Romance  

Format - Audio 

From - TLC Book Tours 

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Synopsis 

To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before is now a major motion picture on Netflix and the inspiration for the spin-off series XO, Kitty—now streaming on Netflix!

In this sparkling graphic novel adaptation of the Time Best YA Book of All Time selection and New York Times bestselling first book in the beloved series, Lara Jean’s love life gets complicated.

What if all the crushes you ever had found out how you felt about them…all at once?

Sixteen-year-old Lara Jean Covey keeps her love letters in a hatbox her mother gave her. They aren’t love letters that anyone else wrote for her; these are ones she’s written. One for every boy she’s ever loved—five in all. When she writes, she pours out her heart and soul and says all the things she would never say in real life, because her letters are for her eyes only. Until the day her secret letters are mailed and, suddenly, Lara Jean’s love life goes from imaginary to out of control.

Experience Lara Jean’s story all over again in an all-new graphic novel format!

Review 

I received To All The Boys I've Loved Before in return for an honest review from TLC Book Tours. 

I loved the original books they are one of my favorite series, My daughter and I have seen the movies a dozen times as it's our favorite series to binge. I jumped at the chance to listening to the full cast audiobook of the graphic novel. I loved listening to the whole cast of voices for all my favorite characters. I think all the narrators did a fantastic job and I enjoyed it so much. My teenage daughter actually listened to it as well and loved it just as much. 

This is a fun new twist on a classic series with characters to connect with and fall in love with all over again in an exciting new installment. Highly recommend if you enjoyed the original books, this is just the next step in the series evolvement. It's fun and perfect for a quick listen. I feel like I need to binge the whole audio books for the original books again while we wait for the next installment in the series. We own all the books as well as the graphic novel it's just a fantastic YA series that's beautifully written. 

Happy Release Day!

Title -  Talk to Me at Midnight 

Author - Stephanie Harina 

Publication - November 11th 2026 

Genre -  Contemporary Romance  

Format - eArc  

From - The Author 

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Synopsis 

The voice that once saved her nights is now her trainer at work.

Forced out of Bangkok by her dad, Yannie finds comfort in one thing: a mysterious voice who calls her every midnight. He doesn’t know her. She doesn’t know him. And that’s exactly why it works.

Until she moves to Manila. And the voice gets a face.

Now a teaching intern navigating office politics and Manila slang, Yannie is assigned to Ash Anderson, her serious, exacting English curriculum trainer—who is nothing like the man she talks to every midnight.

Except he is that man.

To protect her secret, Yannie makes one rule: Ash must never recognize her. Not when he texts her under the table with that ridiculous grin. Not when he stands far too close while demonstrating materials. And definitely not when he singles her out to present in front of everyone… where she’s now a walking disaster in heels.

But when her fake deep voice slips, his smirks sharpen, and Ash starts calling her at work, Yannie realizes midnight secrets don’t survive daylight... especially when trouble wears a suit and knows all her confessions.

Review 

I received Talk to Me at Midnight in return for an honest review from the author. 

What started as a wrong number has quickly formed a sweet connection between Yannie and Ash but they are living different lives what are the odds that their midnight calls should actually turn out to meet in person. When they both end up at the same teaching program her as the student and he as the teacher. Now the midnight calls have turned into a budding friendship as they continue to grow their relationships. 

I ended up devouring this one in just one afternoon as I couldn't put it down till the last page. The characters are sweet you can't help falling in love with them and cheering them on. I loved Yannie and Ash I felt that I was able to with both of them. Their relationship is adorable it's sweet, innocent and was perfect for their story. 

This is my first book by the author and I'm obsessed I enjoyed every moment of the story. The author did a beautiful job creating characters to fall in love with and a story that stole a place in my heart. This was just what I needed a sweet romance and very refreshing it was cozy and just what I was craving. Highly recommend if you are after a romance with characters to connect with and a story to be captivated by. I'm looking forward to the next book in the series and reading her other books. 

It's Monday! My Hopefuls

It’s Monday! My hopefuls 

First off I need to do my bullet journal layout for the week. I’m also working on my to do list this week. 

I have a tasty pistachio mushroom coffee. It’s quickly become my favorite sugar free syrup to add with MCT powder and collagen. I’ve got a tasty granola bar. 

On my TBR this week

Forsaken Vows by Nikki Ash

Releases Nov 12th 2026

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Talk to Me at Midnight by Stephanie Harina 

Releases Nov 11th 2026

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Violent Devotion by L. Norell 

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Wipe Bite by Alexandra Vasti 

Release Nov 11th 2026 

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How to Find a Romance in a Bookshop by Poppy Alexander 

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Dreaming of the Defender by Jane Handler 

Releases Nov 12th 2026 

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Power Exchange by Meagan Brandy & S.T. Abby 

Grab your copy https://tinyurl.com/2ydc2vr4

I’m working on a new bag crochet project. I’m also working on finishing 2 bookmarks. 

I’ve got some other projects, sourdough to create. 

I just watched the reunion of Love is Blind it’s nutty. 

QOTD What’s on your TBR list this week? 

Book Review: The Other Side of Starting Over

Title -  The Other Side of Starting Over 

Author - Mara Williams 

Publication - November 3rd 

Genre -  Contemporary Romance  

Format - Paperback 

From - Lake Union Publishing 

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Synopsis 

When her husband’s tragic death uncovers long-buried secrets, a young mother fights to protect her family and heal her heart in an emotionally resonant novel about loss, love, and second chances.

After her husband’s sudden death, Beatrice Bell retreats to her childhood home in California’s Sierra mountains with her rebellious teenage twins in tow. Her plan is to take over her parents’ antique store, ensure it survives another generation, and build a new life from the rubble of the old one.

But Bea didn’t plan on Simon, the gruff store manager with his own ambitions for the business. As they’re forced to work together, animosity gives way to grudging respect and ignites an unexpected spark. Before Bea can find her footing, everything is upended. First by River, a local boy who bears a striking resemblance to her late husband. Then by her estranged mother-in-law, who reveals devastating secrets that will test everything Bea believed about her marriage.

As Bea navigates grief, betrayal, and an unexpected connection with Simon, she finds that it may be possible to begin again, but only if she confronts the truth of her past.

Review 

I received The Other Side of Starting Over in return for an honest review from Over The River PR. 

Bea has moved home after the tragic loss of her husband and high school sweetheart passes away suddenly. She has so many questions and challenges to overcome moving home in edition to raising twin teenagers. I can't even imagine what she's got to deal with but I really felt like I was able to connect with her and really loved Bea as a character. We have a whole cast her twins remind me so much of my own teenager I felt that I was really able to connect with her and just love Bea. 

I devoured Bea's story in just one afternoon as I was hook from start to finish and loved how she grew as a character as the story progressed. I loved Simon he's kind of awesome and exactly what she needed even if she didn't see it at first. I also think how she handles every challenge that comes her way was just right. This is a very emotional read but in a good way I had some happy tears after reading it. 

This is my first book by the author and i"m so glad that I read this one as I'm now hooked. The author has done a lovely job creating characters to fall in love with, a story to steal your heart and linger long after the story ends. I was captivated from start to finish and now I need to read all the authors books. Her storytelling is beautiful and I'm just in love with her writing. I'm looking forward to reading all her backlist books. Highly recommend if you are looking for a emotional romance to fall in love with. 

Bookmail

 

Bookmail

I received some lovely stunning bookmail that I’m so excited to read. These are all surprise bookmail which is the best. A huge thank you to all the amazing publishers for the stunning bookmail.

From Gallery Books

Stormraven by Kelsea Yu

Releases March 23rd 2026

Horror Gothic

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From S&S Saga Press

Cello’s Gate by Maurice Africh

Available now

Fantasy Sci-Fi Pirates Space Opera

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Timeless by A.F. Steadman

Releases March 16th 2026

Fantasy Sci-Fi Romance

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G.P. Putnam’s Sons

Mr. Mendlebee’s Pandimensional Literary Repository (And Yarn) by Rebecca McKee

Releases November 17th 2026

Fantasy Cozy Fiction

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QOTD Did you receive any bookmail this week?

Thriller Thursday

New week and a new thriller that I’m listening to.

I’m working on my waffle blanket crochet project. I’m looking forward to seeing this blanket all done because I’m a little obsessed with the waffle stitch.

I’ve got a tasty pistachio mushroom coffee which is my go to.
Today the teenager and I are going to do my roots and touch up my pink hair.

My thriller this week is our bookclub book for next week. After our last thriller a few of the girls are nervous. However, I have heard so many amazing things. I’m excited to dive into it.

The Silent Patient by Alex Michaelides
Thriller Mystery
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Synopsis
Alicia Berenson’s life is seemingly perfect. A famous painter married to an in-demand fashion photographer, she lives in a grand house with big windows overlooking a park in one of London’s most desirable areas. One evening her husband Gabriel returns home late from a fashion shoot, and Alicia shoots him five times in the face, and then never speaks another word.
Alicia’s refusal to talk, or give any kind of explanation, turns a domestic tragedy into something far grander, a mystery that captures the public imagination and casts Alicia into notoriety. The price of her art skyrockets, and she, the silent patient, is hidden away from the tabloids and spotlight at the Grove, a secure forensic unit in North London.
Theo Faber is a criminal psychotherapist who has waited a long time for the opportunity to work with Alicia. His determination to get her to talk and unravel the mystery of why she shot her husband takes him down a twisting path into his own motivations—a search for the truth that threatens to consume him....
The Silent Patient is a shocking psychological thriller of a woman’s act of violence against her husband—and of the therapist obsessed with uncovering her motive.

QOTD What are you currently reading?

Can't Wait Wednesday

Can’t Wait on Wednesday

It’s a new week with a new upcoming release I can’t wait o get my hands on. This week I’m sharing Jennifer Estep’s upcoming release. I love her books and I’m very excited for her new Romantasy. I have this one pre-ordered and I can’t wait till it arrives the sprayed edges are stunning.

Queen of Foxes by Jennifer Estep

Romantasy inspired by Robin Hood Retelling

Releases Dec 1st 2026

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Synopsis

HER ENEMIES TOOK EVERYTHING.

IT’S TIME TO STEAL IT ALL BACK.

Rinley Renard isn’t just a master thief—she’s also the sole survivor of a political coup that nearly destroyed Feronia. When the opportunity to steal a priceless sword brings Rinley back to the scene of the massacre, it’s a chance to exact her revenge—even if it means masquerading as a guard in the enemy stronghold, where she’s still a hunted fugitive.

Prince Zoren Dreiko may be the empire’s most powerful Dread Knight, but he has his own reasons for quelling the latest Feronian rebellion. Capturing the masked outlaw stirring unrest might finally free Zoren of his father’s traitorous legacy, and keep the vicious empress he serves from taking his head.

Trapped in a brutal cat-and-mouse game, Rinley and Zoren’s forbidden attraction blurs the line between duty and desire. When victory for one will doom the other, both are faced with an impossible choice between love and loyalty.

Experience Sherwood Forest like never before in this sizzling Robin Hood– inspired romantasy from New York Times bestselling author Jennifer Estep.

QOTD What upcoming release are you excited for?