Tag Archives: Romance

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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8 Sapphic Graphics for Teens

Posted on August 27, 2026 by Katy K.

Presenting a selection of graphic novels for teens recommended both by me and my teen. Enjoy! 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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Enchanting Fantasy Romance: Enchanting the Fae Queen, The Keeper of Magical Things, and Cinder House

Posted on March 26, 2026 by Katy K.

Three books about finding love and hope in the midst of troubled times. Continue reading →

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Monthly Reading Round-Up Middle Grade-Adult: December 2025

Posted on January 23, 2026 by Katy K.

Share some cozy winter reads with me in my December round-up, featuring books from picture book through adult on themes as varied as ADHD, Indigenous culture, and cozy fantasy and sci-fi. With books by Jashar Awan, Penn and Kim Holderness, Dawn Quigley, Kim Normanton, Angeline Boulley, Lewis Hancox, Trung Le Nguyen, Mary Robinette Kowal, M. Stevenson, Charlotte E. English, Leslye Penelope, Lynn Strong., Malka Older, George Takei, and more. Continue reading →

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Book Round-Up Adult: September-October 2025

Posted on December 17, 2025 by Katy K.

Brief thoughts on the books for adults I read in September and October, including books by Olivia Atwater, Sangu Mandanna, Sarah Beth Durst, Elodie Durand, Elisabeth Wheatley, Tavi Hawn, Mia P. Manansala, Lisa See, Stephanie Burgis, Naomi Novik, and Katherine Center. Continue reading →

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

Posted on September 3, 2025 by Katy K.

Brief thoughts on the books I read in August, including books by E.K. Johnston, Intisar Khanani, Rboin Wall Kimmerer, and Nnedi Okorafor. Continue reading →

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Monthly Book Round-Up: June 2025

Posted on August 27, 2025 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts on the books I read in June – so many books I loved! These are mostly fantasy as usual, with a smattering of contemporary middle grade, adult romance, and one historical teen book. Continue reading →

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

Posted on June 23, 2025 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts of the 15 books I read in May – from middle grade to adult, including lots of fantasy, some romance, and one deeply thoughtful nonfiction title. Continue reading →

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

Posted on May 9, 2025 by Katy K.

My brief thoughts of the 14 books I read in April, including three re-reads of beloved books. Continue reading →

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