Category Archives: Adult

Fantasy Romance for Tough Times – Agnes Aubert’s Mystical Cat Shelter, The Book Witch, How to Lose a Goblin in 10 Days, and When the Tides Held the Moon

Posted on October 1, 2026 by Katy K.

I’ve been craving so much cozy fantasy romance lately – here are just a few of the ones I’ve been reading lately. What I love about all of these is that despite the sweetness of the romances take place in seriously troubling contexts, where greed, war, and prejudice put people, books, and even cats in danger, but love – romantic, family, and friend – still wins the day. Continue reading →

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Reflections on History: Charity and Sylvia and Deprived of Sense and Intellect

Posted on September 28, 2026 by Katy K.

Despite my mostly gravitating towards light and fluffy books these days, I read two denser, nonfiction books lately that I wanted to share with you, dear readers. Charity and Sylvia looks at the day-to-day lives of two women who spent … Continue reading →

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Unraveling Family Secrets in The Inevitable Undoing of Zahara Douglass by Leslye Penelope

Posted on September 16, 2026 by Katy K.

Journey to December 1999 as Zahara Douglass races to find her twin, vanished and forgotten by everyone but her four years earlier, in the face of the looming disaster of Y2K. Continue reading →

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Cozy Fantasy: The Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair

Posted on September 11, 2026 by Katy K.

If you’re in the mood for cozy fantasy with tea, social justice, a baby dragon, and a hint of romance, read on for more of the Tea Princess Chronicles by Casey Blair. Continue reading →

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Monthly Book Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: July 2025

Posted on July 8, 2026 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts of the 11 books I read in July of 2025 – so many books I loved! Worth sharing, even a year late. Continue reading →

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Books That Bridge Cultures: Hail Mariam, Every Day I Read, and Four Faces of the Moon

Posted on June 24, 2026 by Katy K.

These books – a mix of styles, format, fiction and memoir for kids, teens, and adults – all made me think about the differences and commonalities, from going to a Catholic school when not Catholic to thoughts on a life … Continue reading →

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3 Less Cheerful Fantasies: The Everlast, Katabasis, and This Kingdom Will Not Kill Me

Posted on June 5, 2026 by Katy K.

I have mostly been gravitating towards cozy fantasy lately, but I have read some still excellent fantasy recently that have a decidedly higher body count that I still wanted to share with you. I won’t judge you if you’re feeling … Continue reading →

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11 Fantasy Novels Perfect for Tea Lovers

Posted on May 21, 2026 by Katy K.

Here are 11 fantasy and sci-fi books I’ve personally enjoyed where tea and the love of tea play a key role. Brew yourself a cup and enjoy! Continue reading →

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Adult Fantasy Sweet to Spicy: The Elsewhere Express, Masque, and Silver and Blood

Posted on May 14, 2026 by Katy K.

Friends, I don’t have to remind you that the real world is still a frightening place right now. If you, too, find yourself craving hope and the power of partnership in hard times, let me invite you to pick up … Continue reading →

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Post-Human Futures and Alternate Pasts: Death of the Author and The Relentless Moon

Posted on April 19, 2026 by Katy K.

Today I bring you two books of different times – one with a story of a post-human future, one of an alternate past. Both have exciting and thought-provoking stories that deal with what it is to be human as well … Continue reading →

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