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Wednesday, May 20, 2026

Chess Not Checkers

Title: Chess Not Checkers

Series: RomCom University #1

Author: Annah Conwell

Narrators: Cat Protano and Keval Shah

Source: Hoopla

My Review:

I am not the target audience for this book. It is a young adult novel, which I did not realize before starting it. That is on me. However, I have loved everything I have read by Annah Conwell, so I was curious.

Tuesday, May 19, 2026

TTT-D is delightful

Happy Tuesday my bookish friends!! I hope you all are doing well. Today's Top Ten Tuesday topic isFavorite Secondary/Minor Characters. I am not great at remembering these things, so I am going to continue with the Alphabet, today highlighting "D" titles. A  B, and C. Top Ten Tuesday is hosted by That Artsy Reader Girl and you can head over there to see what our other bookish friends are up to today. 

Monday, May 18, 2026

The Q

Title: The Q

Author: Beth Brower

Source: Own

My Review:

I was intimidated by the size of this book. Instead of committing to reading it straight through, I decided to start with a chapter a day. That didn't last long, as the first chapter captured my interest and curiosity. However, a few chapters in, I started wondering if I should DNF the book. 

Saturday, May 16, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #212 Sunday Post #209 Sunday Salon #203

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? This week was long! I worked four days instead of my typical 3. I am still struggling with the vertigo flare-up, but most days it is only in the morning and evenings.

Friday, May 15, 2026

Harbor Pointe

Title: Harbor Pointe

Series: Hope Harbor #12

Author: Irene Hannon

Source: Hoopla/Library

My Review:

I started listening to this book on Hoopla, but I was not enjoying the narrator's narration, which is odd because I typically like books read by Thérèse Plummer. It may have been the multiple points of view shared that contributed to my dissatisfaction with the narration.

Wednesday, May 13, 2026

Code and Couture

Title: Code and Couture

Series: Trinket Sisters #2

Author: Kristi Ann Hunter

Source: Own

My Review:

Amy is a new believer, and her sister, Emma, has given her a list of things she now "must" do. It is overwhelming, and Amy is determined to figure it all out on her own; she doesn't need someone else telling her what to do.

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Stacking the Shelves #211 Sunday Post #208 Sunday Salon #202

Hey, my bookish friends!!  How are you all doing? This week was hard! I am on day 13 of a vertigo flare-up. I tried to get into my doctor's office for it this week and I was told to go to the emergency room. I was so frustrated (and yes I cried)!