My 2025 in Books

It was a magical year of reading, and there’s no better way to wrap things up than to share my 2025 reading list. In 2025, I read 42 books. More than half of those were checked out from my local library. Thank goodness for community resources! My most read genre was romance. I’ll be frank … More My 2025 in Books

Four Sequels That Are Better Than the First Book (And Four That Are Not)

Whether it’s upped stakes, the introduction of a new character, or a plot twist, the second book can really make or break a series. Here’s four sequels that, in my opinion, turned out better than their predecessor, and four that did not live up to expectations. If you’ve got a sequel that you love or … More Four Sequels That Are Better Than the First Book (And Four That Are Not)