Review: Karma is a Cat - Farrin Jacobs - January 2025 As a devoted cat lover and a fan of Taylor Swift, I was thrilled to dive into "Karma Is a Cat," the first book dedicated to the true stories of Swift's beloved feline companions. With its charming narrative and vibrant illustrations, Farrin Jacobs has crafted a delightful homage to these three furry muses: Meredith Grey, Olivia Benson, and Benjamin Button Swift. This enchanting book is sure to charm not only Swifties but any animal lover with a soft spot for incredible stories of love and companionship. From the outset, Jacobs captures the whimsical connection between Taylor and her three cats, presenting them as integral parts of her life rather than mere pets. The narrative gracefully intertwines their backstories—from their heartwarming adoptions to their unique personalities—allowing readers to appreciate how each cat enriches Taylor's existence. Jacobs shines when detailing how these cats have influenced Tayl...

Review: Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons by Sybrine Durant and Illustrated by Pranavva etc - March 2024 "Magical Elements of the Periodic Table Presented Alphabetically By The Elemental Dragons" is a captivating fusion of science and fantasy, tailored perfectly for enthusiasts of both dragons and chemistry. Authored by Sybrine Durant and embellished with enchanting illustrations by Pranavva, this book delivers an innovative approach to acquainting readers with the elements of the periodic table. Structured alphabetically, each element is introduced by a member of the Elemental Dragon Clan, whose tails are tipped with the respective metal. This clever personification adds a delightful charm to the learning experience, as readers are guided through the properties and magical powers associated with each element. From Antz's introduction of Antimony to Zora's elucidation on Zirconium, every page is brimming with intr...

Review: The Essential Taylor Swift Fanbook - March 2024 As the curtains close on 2023, what better way to bid farewell to the year than with "The Essential Taylor Swift Fanbook" provided by Welbeck Publishing ANZ? A delightful treat for Swifties of all ages, this book encapsulates the journey of the iconic Taylor Swift from her roots as a country music sensation to her current status as a global megastar. This comprehensive and up-to-date fanbook is a treasure trove of Taylor Swift knowledge. It intricately weaves together the threads of her life, offering a backstage pass to her evolution as a performer and movie star. Delve into the hidden meanings behind her greatest songs, unlocking the secrets that make her music resonate across generations. The book goes beyond the ordinary, presenting readers with an array of quotes and TayTay trivia that adds an extra layer of depth to their understanding of the artist. For the avid Swifties, there's an exciting quiz that challeng...

Monster Mate Isabel Jordan (Sanity Falls, #2) Publication date: June 9th 2023 Genres: Adult, Paranormal, Romance Falling for the monster she just friend zoned would be problematic…right? Roxie Rowe will never be a victim. Not again, anyway. She totally could’ve handled the handsy Orc who grabbed her outside the Monster Match event. But she didn’t have to because he showed up. Her hero was Riordan Merrick, a 7’-tall, red-skinned, horned demon from a hell dimension. But that’s not the weird part. See, he insists she’s his fated mate. Even if she did believe in fate (she doesn’t), and even if Riordan wasn’t smokin’ hot (he is), her romantic history taught her relationships aren’t for her. But when accidents start happening around her at an alarming rate, Roxie realizes she might need a little help from her wannabe monster mate. And the more time she spends with him in forced proximity, the harder it gets to remember why she’s anti commitment. So, how’s a girl suppos...

Leah Moyes is from Arizona but experienced many parts of the world in thanks to a career in the airlines. Now most of her time, aside from writing, is spent with her family, reading Historical Fiction novels or studying ancient cultures as a student of Archaeology. She always believed she was born in the wrong time period, but since she doesn’t have access to a time machine she must write and read intriguing stories of the past.  ~  Twitter  ~  Goodreads  ~ ~  Amazon  ~ Did you know that Berlin Butterfly: Ensnare recently won Honorable Mention for Historical Fiction in the Reader's Favorite International Book Contest? Check it out!  https://readersfavorite.com/2019-award-contest-winners.htm   Book 1 Treachery, heartache, and loneliness led Ella Kühn to take her first drink of alcohol ten years ago. When the delusions begin, images from her past threaten to challenge her state of mind. Ironical...

After She Fell Amber Laura Publication date: July 30th 2019 Genres: Adult, Contemporary, Romance She’s tried for years to convince herself that she isn’t in love with him. If it hasn’t worked, at least she’s managed to convince him of it, anyway. A tragic love affair from her past had shattered Christina’s illusions of romance—it’d shattered her entire world, left her utterly broken and blamed. She’s fallen once before. She isn’t about to make the same mistake twice! Jason Gordman is off-limits. Charming, playful, confident—he’s everything dangerous to her defenses. Worse yet, he’s the boss’s son. Hiding behind antagonism and indifference, Christina manages to keep him at a careful distance. That is, until one fateful night when she finds herself snowbound with him in a blizzard and she slips, allows herself one, forbidden kiss… Struggling to reconcile her feelings, Christina is entirely unprepared for where that one stolen moment will lead her. Goodreads / Amazon / Ba...

Today's Top Ten Tuesday is a Freebie round, where the topic is for your choosing. I saw this on another Top Ten Tuesday post and thought it would be a good one to bare my bookish confessions . 1.  When it comes to print copies of books - I am a Dog Earer. 2. I actually own a bookmark collection of 100+ bookmarks but have never used them as see #1 - I dog ear my pages. 3. I can know the Dewey Decimal System off by heart and what number certain books go under. 4. I am not a fan of the Harry Potter books, I tried to read them but couldn't get into them. I have however seen the movies and I am a big fan of the fandom. 5 . If I can't get into a book within the first few pages to first two chapters, I will put it down as a DNF. 6. I am not a re-reader of books . I have tried but can't as the excitement has gone since I know what is going to happen in the book. 7. I read on average 350-500 Books a year. 8 . I remember everything I read and I have an almost e...

J. L. Petersen lives in Denver with her husband. She finds inspiration in her adopted state of Colorado and her belief love is the most powerful positive emotion we can experience. ~ Facebook ~ Twitter ~     Logan, the eldest of the MacBride clan, is thrilled at his brother Clay's pending nuptials to Sandy. But when Sandy's sister RJ arrives at the family's ranch, Logan's world is turned upside down.  However, the sisters' shared past has created scars and barriers against love testing Logan's ability to push aside his need and patience to win RJ's trust and ultimately her unwavering love. ~ Universal Amazon Link ~ ~  Barns and Noble  ~   Authors Favorite Things: I love, love, love reading. The ability to store so many books on my iPad was like Christmas and reading magic rolled together. Of course, my family is among my top favorite things. I love it when my kids are...