April was a great reading month for me in terms of both quality and quantity. I read the most books so far this year, and I had a lot of 4.5-5 star reads.
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Book Journaling Supplies – What I Use in My Reading Journal
This is my fourth year tracking my reading in a physical journal. My book journal has become such a fun way to use my creativity while also helping me track what I’ve read over the year.
Over the last few years, my journals have changed styles, and I’ve found certain supplies that I tend to gravitate towards. While, you don’t need any specific supplies to get started on journaling, these are the items that I recommend.
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March 2023 Reading Wrap-Up
March was a great reading month for me. I read several books that I loved including one book that I think will end up being one of my top books of the year.
The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese Book Review
Do you like stories that break your heart and put it back together again? The Words We Lost by Nicole Deese is exactly that type of book. With characters dealing with grief and regret, there is love and hope to be found throughout this story. It’s a story of redemption and not giving up on the people you love.
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The Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green Book Review
The Metropolitan Affair by Jocelyn Green is a historical fiction book that takes place in the 1920s in New York City. The story revolves around Lauren, the assistant curator of Egyptology at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Joe, a police officer trying to find forgers of Egyptian artifacts.
In this review, I will discuss what I enjoyed about the story and any problems I had with it. My review does not contain spoilers, so you can read it even if you have not read this story.
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All the Lost Pieces by Lara Martin Book Review
All the Lost Pieces by Lara Martin is a story about Nina, who has just been fired from her restaurant manager job. This isn’t the first job she’s been fired from, and this isn’t the place she thought she’d be by this point in her life. She also has never been able to get her brother’s best friend, Lucas, to see her as more than a friend even though she’s been in love with him since she was in high school.
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February 2023 Reading Wrap-Up
February was a pretty good reading month for me, especially considering it was a shorter month and that I didn’t have power at my house for four of the days. I am especially happy that I finished a couple books that I started last year and had never gotten around to finishing.
In this reading wrap-up, I have listed all the books I finished during the month of February but also the books that I didn’t finish.
Forged in Love by Mary Connealy Book Review
Forged in Love is the first book in a new series by Mary Connealy about Mariah, a blacksmith in the late 1800s who’s trying to overcome tragedy.
With a deadly gang trying to make Mariah disappear, Clint, the town’s restaurant owner, is determined to protect Mariah and finally reveal his feelings for her.
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A Match in the Making by Jen Turano Book Review
Set in the late 1800s, this is a fun historical fiction book that focuses on romance and family. A Match in the Making is sure to be a fun read if you’re interested in matchmaking and witty banter.
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January 2023 Reading Wrap-Up
I had a pretty good start to the year with my reading. I didn’t read quite as many books off of my physical TBR as I had hoped, but I am still happy with the books I read. This is my January reading wrap-up.