Notes from the Shelf

Category: From the Shelf

  • BOTM March 2026 Selections

    BOTM March 2026 Selections

    It’s that time again! Dive into March 2026’s Book of the Month selections add-ons with me—what’s new, what stands out, and what I might (or might not) be picking. Whether you’re trying to decide what to pick or just love hearing about the latest bookish buzz, this one’s for you!

  • Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

    Book Review: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab

    A spoiler-light review of The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue by V.E. Schwab—an unforgettable story about immortality, memory, love, and the cost of making a deal with the dark.

  • Book Review: Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino

    Book Review: Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino

    Honest review of Best Offer Wins by Marisa Kashino. A thriller set during the COVID housing crisis featuring an unlikeable female protagonist, satire, and morally gray choices. Here’s why it didn’t fully work for me and who might enjoy it.

  • Romance Tropes I Love and Hate (With Book Recs)

    Romance Tropes I Love and Hate (With Book Recs)

    A Valentine’s Day book blog post discussing favorite and least favorite romance tropes, including enemies to lovers, marriage of convenience, friends to lovers, and second chance romance. Perfect for romance readers looking for trope recommendations.

  • Book Review: The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

    Book Review: The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr.

    A powerful and heartbreaking review of The Prophets by Robert Jones Jr., exploring love, cruelty, beauty, and survival in a lyrical historical novel.

  • Everything I Read in January (Ratings, Stats & Biggest Surprises)

    Everything I Read in January (Ratings, Stats & Biggest Surprises)

    In my January 2026 reading wrap-up, I cover three books, two romances and one thriller.

  • BOTM February 2026 Selections

    BOTM February 2026 Selections

    It’s that time again! Dive into February’s Book of the Month selections add-ons with me—what’s new, what stands out, and what I might (or might not) be picking. Whether you’re trying to decide what to pick or just love hearing about the latest bookish buzz, this one’s for you!

  • Book Review: 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon

    Book Review: 59 Minutes by Holly Seddon

    59 Minutes by Holly Seddon is a visceral, time-driven thriller that captures the chaos, desperation, and moral collapse sparked by a looming nuclear threat.

  • Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

    Book Review: The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon

    A thoughtful review of The Priory of the Orange Tree by Samantha Shannon, exploring its rich worldbuilding, diverse cultures, evolving religions, and why this epic standalone fantasy is so deeply satisfying.

  • If you enjoyed Blood Over Bright Haven… read these next

    If you enjoyed Blood Over Bright Haven… read these next

    Loved Blood Over Bright Haven by M. L. Wang? Here are the best books to read next, featuring dark academia, morally complex fantasy, and powerful critiques of corrupt systems.

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