I read so many good books in 2021! Amongst all the favorites, I discovered 5 that were not only my favorite, but their authors became classified as “auto-buy” for me! I feel like that’s kind of a big deal. From a cozy cultural thriller and supernatural mystery to a dystopian, end of the world fantasy, a Rapunzel reimagining, and a paranormal, romantasy rom-com series, here are 5 of my favorite reads from 2021 and their authors who are now on auto-buy for me.

I feel like December went by in a blur and I’m still playing catch up! We had a very low-key month with a lot of downtime, so I was able to get to so many good books and several holiday romances which I was very happy about! Check out the 12 books I read in December 2021.

Well, my goodness, we’re almost to 2022! I can’t believe it. 2022 is going to be an amazing year for book releases. There are SO many good ones to look forward to! From House of Sky and Breath by Sarah J. Maas to Emily Henry’s new romance novel Book Lovers, I’ll be covering the most talked about and most anticipated Fantasy, Romance, and Fantasy Romance (aka Romantasy) books coming our way in 2022.

I’m pretty sure I blinked and November was over. I’m still recovering from that! But, reading in November was a lot of fun! I was happy I got to a few more contemporary romances than usual. My top favorites of the month were A History of Wild Places and Bad Luck Bridesmaid. Check out all the books I read in November 2021!

I can’t believe it’s ‘tis the season time already! I’m so excited for all the holiday romance books. Check out these 20 I'm looking forward to. From a couple of young adult contemporary romances to all the new adult chick-lit with cozy small town feels, travel, fun banter, and all the feel and soul-stirring goodness there’s bound to be something that will make your (and my!) days merry and bright this holiday season!

Have you ever read a book in one sitting? It’s a rare thing for me - to read something in absolutely one sitting - but there have been a handful of books I’ve compulsively read and couldn’t put down over the last couple of years that I’m showcasing today. Check out the last 5 books ( and 3 novellas) I’ve read in one (and almost one) sitting!

October was one of my favorite reading months! Not only because I got to read some of my backlist books with all the spooky, autumn feels, but because I really felt like I was in my element this month - between my creative work, life in general, and the books I read. It was a great change of pace and also the month of the vampire for me which I’d been looking forward to for months! So, without further ado, here are all the books I read in October 2021 and a little life update.

Have you ever thought back through your journey to reading? Or maybe you’ve always been a consistent, avid reader. I was just thinking about mine the other day and noticed certain catalysts that set (and reset) my reading journey into motion. And I thought why not put pen to paper, or rather, hands to keyboard and record that story of mine! I love looking back and mapping out particular paths of my life. It’s so interesting to examine and consolidate in hindsight.

With the holidays coming up, I thought what better way to showcase some of my favorite bookish things than through a holiday gift guide! Specifically tailored for that bookworm in your life - you know who I mean!! Check out my detailed holiday (and every day) gift guide for that special book lover in your life!

My husband and I just celebrated our 5-year wedding anniversary! It’s hard to believe 5 years have passed already. And what feels like 100 years ago, my friend, Danielle (@foreverbookedup), tagged me in the #relationshipstorystack challenge and I thought what better way to showcase 5 years with my husband than to try this challenge out. Let me tell you, it was kind of hard! But also fun. Here's what I've come up with!

From pirates to demons, forest witches and elemental magic, I read an interesting mix of books this month! Here are all the books I read in September 2021.

September is here which means that crisp, cooler, autumn weather is on its way! I love this time of year. Curling up by the fire, inside or out, with a hot beverage in hand and the perfect fall read is one of my favorite past times. From witches & demons to mysteries and eerie & hauntingly atmospheric tales and some light horror, you’ll definitely want to add some of these to your fall TBR. Check out my list of 25 fall fantasy books to cozy up with this season.

WOW. I seriously cannot believe how quickly the last three months have flown by! Didn’t summer JUST START? Also didn’t this year?! I really struggle to get my monthly wrap-ups up in blog form every month, but I find I really enjoy this quarterly wrap-up that I do occasionally! It fits with my non-committal, let’s-change-things-up, and go with the flow attitude! So, without further ado, check out my top 3 reads of June, July, and August.

Today I’m showcasing 7 paranormal fantasy romances to get you ready for spooky season! Because they’re juicy and just a little bit spooky. Get ready for ghosts, witches, vampires, werewolves, and demons; dark and gothic vibes, mythic feels, royalty and fairy tale-like atmospheres, other realms, and surprise twists. Here are 7, and also 7 of my favorite, paranormal fantasy romances to read this October.

If you’re looking for a unique Peter Pan retelling with a modern, sci-fi twist, found family, and an upper YA romance, look no further!! The PAN Trilogy by Jenny Hickman is EXACTLY what you’ve been looking for. With an urban yet magical feel, lost boys who will make you stress and swoon⁣ all at once⁣, and a mysterious sci-fi twist that will keep you hooked (no pun intended 😅), this is 100% the next fantasy series to binge! And even better, all of the books are out and available, so those pesky cliffhangers can just fly, fly away. Keep reading for a look deeper at the series and why you’ll love it if you’re a fan of fairy tale retellings and Peter Pan!

A complete review and recap of the books I read in May 2021. From galaxies far, far away to high fantasy romance and a beautiful YA story, this may be my favorite batch of books so far this year. PLUS. A little behind-the-scenes insight and mental health awareness thoughts.

Fantasy + Romance = Romantasy! These are my two favorite genres and I absolutely love when they collide. You get the elements of a high fantasy world with a main plotline that focuses heavily on a romantic relationship with a fantastical being and probably lots of smutty bits! I went on a huge Fantasy Romance kick in May and I thought it’d be fun to throw together a list of all the Fantasy Romance books and series that have caught my eye over on Kindle Unlimited! Here they are!

IT’S TIME! The Crown of Gilded Bones is the third book in the Blood and Ash Series by Jennifer L. Armentrout and just recently released. This series combines vampire and mythic themes and it’s one of my all-time favorites! Check out my full review of the third book equipped with a super spoiler-free summary, steam rating, content warning recap, a closer look at the promo box I received, Pinterest mood + aesthetic board, Spotify playlist, and more.

This was the month of mystery, space exploration, and dystopian dilemmas. It felt like a slower reading month, but it really didn’t turn out that way! Check out this complete review and recap of all the books I read in March 2021.

BRIEFING NOTE: Illuminae is the first book in the YA space opera fantasy series, The Illuminae Files by Amie Kaufman and Jay Kristoff. It’s a fun and epic YA sci-fi novel set in space with a gang of badass, lovable, and snarky characters. It has everything I love in a story and more! AND THE BOOK CONCEPT. I also listened to the audiobook. It was such a unique reading experience for my 21st read of 2021! And to celebrate, I thought I’d recap 21 things I loved about Illuminae.