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Memes, Top 10 Tuesday

Top 10 Tuesday: Authors I Wish Were Still Writing Today

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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s topic is Authors You Wish Were Still Writing Today. (submitted by Rebecca @ Top100Books).

1. Jane Austen

2. Charlotte Brontë

3. L.M. Montgomery

4. Emily Brontë

5. Mary Wollstonecraft Shelley

6. George Gordon, Lord Byron

7. Shirley Jackson

8. Bram Stoker

9. James Herriot

10. Louisa May Alcott

As you can see, I am a fan of classics. Do we share any of the same authors?

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Memes, Places My Books Have Taken Me

Places My Books Have Taken Me | April 2026

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Places My Books Have Taken Me is a Monthly Meme hosted by Budget Tales Book Blog where we take a look at all the places that our books have taken us that month. Click on the book titles to see my reviews for each.

1. Divine Rivals (Letters of Enchantment #1) by Rebecca Ross

Places: Oath, Cambria & Avalon Bluff, Cambria (Fantasy)

Rating: 5 stars

2. Pride Comes Before a Fall (Miss Prentice’s Protogees #3) by Virginia Heath

Place: Regency Era Bath, England, UK & Mayfair, London, England, UK

Rating: 3.5 stars

3. Ruthless Vows ( Letters of Enchantment #2) by Rebecca Ross

Places: Avalon Bluff, Cambria; Oath, Cambria; River Down, Cambria & Hawk Shire, Cambria (Fantasy)

Rating: 4 stars

4. A Deal with a Debutante (London’s Most Eligible #1) by Chelsea Bobulski

Places: Edwardian Era Hampshire, England, UK & Mayfair, London, England, UK

Rating: 4 stars

5. Without a Clue by Melissa Ferguson

Place: Miami, Florida, USA; Luxury Cruise Boat to Barcelona, Spain

Rating: 4 stars

Have you read any of these books? What was your favorite book you read in April?

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Birthstone Book Covers, Memes

Birthstone Book Covers: April 2026

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Birthstone Book Covers is a monthly meme hosted by Leslie @ Books Are The New Black.

The rules are:

  • Mention the creator and link back to her so she can see your post!
  • Nominate people if you want
  • Pick 5+ book covers that match the current month’s Birthstone.
  • HAVE FUN!

April’s birthstone is: Diamond. I went for white book covers and book covers that reminded me of diamond’s refraction quality. Here are my picks for this month:

1. Crush (Crave #2) by Tracy Wolff (4 stars)

2. Glass Sword (Red Queen #2) by Victoria Aveyard (1 star)

3. Big Little Lies (Big Little Lies #1) by Liane Moriarty (4 stars)

4. Broken Prince (The Royals #2) by Erin Watt (4 stars)

Fun fact: Erin Watt is the pen name for writer duo Elle Kennedy and Jen Frederick.

5. Mask of Shadows (Mask of Shadows #1) by Linsey Miller (3 stars)

6. The One (The Selection #3) by Kiera Cass (3 stars)

7. Trapped by Michael Northrop (1 star)

8. The Forest of Stolen Girls by June Hur (TBR)

9. Rule of Wolves (King of Scars #2) by Leigh Bardugo (TBR)

10. A Breath of Snow and Ashes (Outlander #6) by Diane Gabaldon (TBR)

Happy birthday to all the April babies!

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Memes, Top 10 Tuesday

Top 10 Tuesday: Gothic Fantasies

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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s topic is a Freebie, and I’ve chosen to feature Gothic Fantasies. Some of these are ones that I didn’t love, but I think other readers would.

1. The Last Tale of the Flower Bride by Roshani Chokshi (4 stars)

2. One Dark Window by Rachel Gillig (5 stars)

3. Juniper & Thorn by Ava Reid (5 stars)

4. Lady Macbeth by Ava Reid (4 stars)

5. Alchemised by Senlinyu (5 stars)

6. The Death of Jane Lawrence by Caitlin Starling (3 stars)

7. A Dowry of Blood by S.T. Gibson (3 stars)

8. A Forgery of Roses by Jessica S. Olson (4 stars)

9. Horrid by Katrina Leno (3 stars)

10. Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children by Ransom Riggs (4 stars)

Please let me know if you have any additional recommendations for Gothic Fantasies!

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New Releases

12 Anticipated Contemporary Romance New Releases of May 2026

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1. Our Perfect Storm by Carley Fortune

Publication: May 5th 2026 | Berkley

Subgenres/Tropes: Romcom | Friends to Lovers | Summer Read

Summary: Frankie and George have been best friends since they were eight years old. Both passionate, impulsive, and headstrong—they’ve always clashed . . . and come back together. Until now. It’s the eve of Frankie’s wedding weekend, and she doesn’t know where they stand or even if George will show up as her best man.

Then, at the start of the festivities, in walks George. For one glorious evening, surrounded by her loved ones, Frankie’s life is finally perfect. But it all comes crashing down when her fiancé dumps her the next morning, leaving only a note as an explanation.

Crushed and confused, Frankie returns to her family’s home to wallow. But George has a different idea and a plan for healing Frankie’s broken heart. He wants her to go on her honeymoon. With him. For one week, to the lush rainforests and misty beaches of Tofino.

Frankie agrees, seeing the trip for what it really is: one last chance to repair their friendship. Even if it means unearthing secrets and long buried feelings neither knows how to handle. Even if it means falling apart for good.

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2. Rules for the Summer by Meghan Quinn

Publication: May 5th 2026 | Bloom Books

Subgenres/Tropes: Romcom | Beach Read | He Falls First

Summary: He clicked “yes” on a dare. She bought a failing candy shop. Now they’re neighbors for the summer―and neither is ready for what comes next.

Renley Gossage has one shot to prove she’s more than Cape Meril’s favorite cautionary tale: restore her favorite candy shop before the town writes her off like they did her father. No help, no shortcuts, and definitely no rich men wielding engagement rings and making things messy.

Theo Williams never planned on ending up in Cape Meril. A drunken game of truth or dare turned into a botched online engagement, and now he’s across the ocean, escaping his father’s control with nothing but designer shoes, misplaced confidence, and a rental next door to Renley.

She’s practical, stubborn, and covered in paint. He’s posh, persistent, and willing to use a sander if it means earning her trust.

Between collapsing drywall, gossiping neighbors, and the chaotic schemes of Renley’s aunt, their forced proximity turns into something dangerously close to real.

But Renley’s future depends on standing on her own two feet, and Theo’s past isn’t done with him yet. By the time the candy shop doors open, they’ll have to decide if this is just a summer fling―or the happily ever after neither of them saw coming.

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Memes, Top 10 Tuesday

Top 10 Tuesday: April Showers (Books with Spring Vibes)

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Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week’s topic is April Showers (Interpreted however you’d like). Here is my list of books that take place in Spring or that have Spring vibes.

1. Weather Girl by Rachel Lynn Solomon (TBR)

2. Emily Wilde’s Encyclopaedia of Faeries by Heather Fawcett (3 stars)

3. A Court of Thorns and Roses by Sarah J. Maas (4 stars)

4. Emma by Jane Austen (5 stars)

5. All Creatures Great and Small by James Herriot (5 stars)

6. Forget Me Not by Julie Soto (TBR)

7. The Friend Zone by Abby Jimenez (TBR)

8. Practice Makes Perfect by Sarah Adams (TBR)

9. Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery (5 stars)

10. Half a Soul by Olivia Atwater (4 stars)

What are your favorite Spring vibe books?

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Reviews

Review: A Deal with a Debutante by Chelsea Bobulski

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“do you expect us to be spending much time together, my lord?” she asked.

he offered her his arm. “the rest of our lives, i should think.”

chelsea bobulski

Series: London’s Most Eligible #1

Release Date: April 7th 2026

Publisher: Haven

Genre: Adult Fiction | Historical Fiction | Edwardian | Romance

Page Count: 304

Source: I received a review copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Thank you!

Goodreads Summary: She’s running from London’s marriage mart. He’s running out of time to save his estate. Neither planned on falling in love—but their hearts have other plans.

American heiress Calliope Hart is thrust into London’s high society against her will, all because her mother is determined to marry her off to an aristocrat. Despite being named “the debutante of the season” back in New York, Calliope wants nothing more than to avoid becoming another pawn in the social game.

Edward Chase, the Earl of Hayward, is on the brink of financial ruin. To save his estate, he must marry, and Calliope Hart is his last hope. When he boldly declares his intentions, she swiftly rejects him, making it clear she has no interest in marrying for convenience. Undeterred, Edward offers a deal: He will escort Calliope to all the best sights of London that she’s been dying to see if she agrees to visit his estate and consider what they could accomplish together.

What begins as a business arrangement soon sparks something much more complicated—an undeniable chemistry neither can ignore. But as their hearts begin to soften, both must confront their fears: Can Calliope trust Edward with her heart, and can Edward truly win her love when she’s convinced he only wants her fortune?

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Thoughts:

this is a sweet romance featuring charming characters with chemistry that jumps off the page. set in the Edwardian period (1901 – 1910), this book captures that small snippet of history that still held so many societal traditions before industry started to change the daily way of life. the FMC is a refreshing addition to historical romance, bringing not only her American spin for independence but also her unique interests in history and her passion project of preserving historical sites within her home city of New York. the LI’s plight of endeavoring to pull his hereditary estate out of debt and provide for his tenants who depend upon him while battling with grief of the death of his father brings a relatability of struggling with your circumstances that many readers can identify with. with an opening of enemies-to-lovers, the FMC and the LI have amazing banter that demonstrates their connection from the moment they meet. and as they both fulfill the terms of their deal, the way their feelings change towards each other is organic and endearing. this is a great addition to historical romance and the perfect pick for someone looking for a sweet romance over spice.

Rating:

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