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  • The Awakening of Roku Review

    Three years after the mess on Lambak Island, Roku has finally mastered airbending and is on track to become the Avatar the world needs. But when he encounters a mysterious illness on his way to Agna Qel’a, he delays his journey and the next phase of his training to prevent the situation from worsening. As…

  • Author Highlight: Lauri Robinson

    Harlequin, and the historical romance genre in general may be known for its Regency balls and Western shoot-outs, but Lauri Robinson may be the only introducing exciting new eras that make for interesting twists to classic historical romance tropes. From early America to the sock-hops, Lauri Robinson has something almost for every era. Saving Marina…

  • Book of the Month: History of the World in 50 Dogs

    Most dog lovers know Fido and Laika, but how about Martha, Paul McCartney’s Old English Sheepdog? Or Peritas, Alexander the Great’s trusted canine companion? As long as there have been humans, those humans have had beloved companions—their dogs. From the ancient Egyptians mummifying their pups, to the Indian legend of the king who refused to…

  • YA books

    The Assignment by Liza Wiemer SENIOR YEAR. When an assignment given by a favorite teacher instructs a group of students to argue for the Final Solution, a euphemism used to describe the Nazi plan for the genocide of the Jewish people, Logan March and Cade Crawford are horrified. Their teacher cannot seriously expect anyone to…

  • Author Highlight: Jenni Fletcher

    Still on the Harlequin train, and progressing past the ancient world to the 1200s or 1600s, admittedly my history in this era is a bit dim. But I’m pretty sure this is the 1600s because King Henry is mentioned here. Yeah, that King Henry with his six wives.

  • Author Highlight: Greta Gilbert

    In all my historical romances, I haven’t really sat down and read those from the brand that epitomizes the romance genre. Harlequin romance. While it has the expected glut of regency rakes and highlanders in its catalogue, I was surprised to find out that they have a diverse range of historical periods. Moreso than the…

  • Happily Never After: Gaston Review

    Gaston is a sick and frail young man, and with a family who often mock him for his supposed weaknesses, his life moves from one miserable moment to the next. One day, while out exploring, Gaston is attacked, only to be saved by a young witch called Agatha. Little by little, the pair fall in…

  • Plans for 2026

    Last year I had said that I was going to dial back on reading. I really, really meant, yet ended up reading over 800 books. I blame the economy, with little employment opportunities, there is only one to spend your free time. However, this time I really mean it. I’m gearing up for more job…

  • Reading Log 2025

    I know, I know, I said earlier this year I’d cut back on the reading. I didn’t reach a thousand, but I clearly didn’t stick to my goal. I blame the economy for not giving me a job to fill my time. Currently stands at 839 Any who, reading is better than drugs and I…

  • Happily Never After: Vanessa Review

    Ursula is sick to death of mermaids.Ready to carve out a name for herself, she uses an ancient spell to become human for the first time. As the vivacious Vanessa ventures on land, she discovers an incredibly powerful curse has hexed an entire village. Determined to find the source of this dark magic and possess…