Why I Don’t Count Graphic Novels In My Goodreads Reading Challenge

Happy Sunday! Today, I’m switching up my content a bit. We’re taking a brief break from Lady Emily reviews, and reviews in general, for a more reflective piece. Today, I want to talk about Graphic Novels. Specifically, I want to talk about why I don’t count Graphic Novels in my Goodreads Reading Challenge. I want … Continue reading Why I Don’t Count Graphic Novels In My Goodreads Reading Challenge

Review: A TERRIBLE BEAUTY (Lady Emily #11)

Hello, hello! Back again with another Lady Emily review! We are chugging along and I swear, I’m almost done with this review series. I will be taking a break soon to share a review for a different book, but for now, we get to revisit our favorite Victorian sleuth, Lady Emily Hargreaves. Today, I’m reviewing … Continue reading Review: A TERRIBLE BEAUTY (Lady Emily #11)

Review: THAT SILENT NIGHT: A Lady Emily Christmas Story (Lady Emily #10.5)

Hello, hello! I am back, after another accidental hiatus. Things have been crazy, what with everything going on in the world. I spent the last half of March in Maryland before returning to Rhode Island, where I had to quarantine for two weeks. From there on out, I've just been trying to get by. I’m … Continue reading Review: THAT SILENT NIGHT: A Lady Emily Christmas Story (Lady Emily #10.5)

Review: STAR OF THE EAST: A Lady Emily Christmas Story

Hello hello! Today I’m coming at you with a quick review for a quick read: Lady Emily 9.5 STAR OF THE EAST. This is the second Lady Emily novella and the first in author Tasha Alexander’s Christmas stories.  This story finds Emily, Colin, and their three boys at the home of Emily’s parents, who are … Continue reading Review: STAR OF THE EAST: A Lady Emily Christmas Story

Review: BEHIND THE SHATTERED GLASS (Lady Emily #8)

Tasha Alexander’s Lady Emily series is, without a doubt, my favorite book series of my adult life. Lady Emily Hargreaves is a Victorian aristocrat, pushing the boundaries of society as a woman in a world where ladies of means are expected to marry, bear children, and manage their husband’s estate by becoming a notorious investigator … Continue reading Review: BEHIND THE SHATTERED GLASS (Lady Emily #8)

Reading In The Roaring Twenties: Kicking Off The New Year With Old TBRs

The end of the year is upon us! I can’t believe 2019 is finally coming to a close. I know I’m not alone in feeling like this year was incredibly long. But, all in all, I think 2019 was a great year. Some personal wins in my life this year include getting engaged to the … Continue reading Reading In The Roaring Twenties: Kicking Off The New Year With Old TBRs

11 Last Minute Bookish Gift Ideas That Aren’t Books

With the holidays coming up, I felt this was the perfect time to talk about one of my favorite things: gifts!  I absolutely love giving gifts. It’s definitely my love language. There’s no better way I can think to show someone I care about them than by giving them a carefully thought out, beautifully wrapped … Continue reading 11 Last Minute Bookish Gift Ideas That Aren’t Books