by stacia | Nov 2, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
Poe-tober is over. 🙁 October goal: For October, I’d love to read 5 books and finish my reading challenge for the year (36 books), but that feels like a stretch. Let’s go with 3 books again. Slow and steady, right? Result: What was I thinking? What I read:...
by stacia | Oct 6, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
It’s officially fall! September goal: September’s goal is 3 books (finish Harris and Barnes, plus something else). And plan Poetober. Result: Phew. What I read: The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game #3)—Jennifer Lynn Barnes Kindle / 517p Aug 15–Sept 13 2.5⭐...
by stacia | Sep 1, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
The lazy days of summer. August goal: August’s goal is 3 books. Result: Well, this is embarrassing. What I read: The Keeper (Cal Hooper #3)—Tana French Kindle / 496p Jul 27–Aug 14 4⭐ Review What I’m reading: The Gilded Blade (The Grandest Game...
by stacia | Aug 2, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
Summer reading often equals YA for me, so I’m impressed that only 2 of my books this month fall in that category. July goal: July’s goal is 3 books, but I’m pretty sure I can hit 4. Result: Did it. What I read: Broken Country—Clare Leslie Hall Kindle...
by stacia | Jul 1, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
Not a bad month for books. June goal: June’s goal is 3 books. Result: I’ve overachieved again. What I read: Theo of Golden—Allen Levi Kindle / 287p May 27–Jun 7 4.75⭐ Review The Violin Maker’s Secret—Evie Woods Kindle / 416p Jun 8–20 3.5⭐ Review The Love...
by stacia | Jun 1, 2026 | monthly wrap-up
A much better reading month all around! May goal: May’s goal is 3 books. Result: I overachieved for once. What I read: Light Through the Leaves—Glendy Vanderah Print (paperback) / 464p May 2–10 4⭐ Review The Mysterious Bakery on Rue de Paris—Evie Woods Kindle /...
