AlwaysReiding

How is it February already? Did laundry and I need to do some more. Had an incident with a keyboard, so I got a new one–this one is waterproof-ish, but substantially less clacky. We’ll see if it does what it needs to do. I lost my Bookworm Life planner just in time to get my order for new stuff FOR the planner, which of course happens to me. However, I think I’m able to find it. There are not too…

Hi all! Apart from some kind of big news, I’ve decided to instead talk about my stats from the Storygraph for 2022. It was my first year as pro, and I didn’t dive as heavily as I would have, thanks to some personal stuff. But I want to support this site next year. Storygraph ate a few books in my total (2) and I had to go through a few others, but I haven’t had the time. The stats are similar to…

Cover Reveal:: A Long Time Coming by Meghan Quinn

My best friend, who I’ve always thought was incredible, turned into a smokeshow in a few short hours. We might have underestimated the youngest Cane brother. He comes off all sweet and charming, but I bet you he’s the best in bed out of all of them. A LONG TIME COMING, a brand new, standalone romance from USA Today bestselling author Meghan Quinn will be releasing on January 10th in all formats!…

Review: The Royals Next Door by Karina Halle

From the Back: One of PopSugar’s Top Summer Reads of 2021! An ordinary summer goes royally awry when a prince and princess move next door, bringing their handsome bodyguard with them, from New York Times bestselling author Karina Halle. Piper Evans: elementary school teacher by day–avid romance reader and anonymous podcaster by night. She has a quiet, reclusive life, taking care of her mother,…

I sense a theme: What I’m reading and watching

I sense a theme: What I’m reading and watching Note: While I am not being compensated in any way, I do include a referral link towards the end of this post. Sometimes, a little realism must meet a little escapism. And that means that there are two things I’m enjoying right now. Something a little older, something a little newer. But both have a sort of something in common. PREMISE: The Catch…

Here’s to the Ladies who Launch:: A Review of Jenny Mollen’s City of Likes

Here’s to the Ladies who Launch! Okay, yes, that’s from Sondheim’s Company, and I can’t believe I’m using a musical reference to start this review, but that’s where we are. Meg and her husband recently moved their young family to New York (from LA) in order for him to take a good job at an exclusive club in town. Meg is friendless, and jobless. She wants to go back into copywriting, but it’s hard…

Hello All, Long time, no post. Sorry about that. Work has been very busy–and that’s okay. Cool stuff from the Internet: I’m digging this unearthed Disney info of Cinderella Castle mystery tour, there’s even a walkthrough video. I think there needs to be more Black Cauldron at the Parks (it has since closed). This is a cool article about an Edward Hopper piece we’ve all seen. Pink pineapples…

And We’re Back!

And we’re Back, even Moira knows! It’s been a long time since I wrote a post, and for that, I’m just blaming life. The last post happened last Summer, and it was mid-pandemic. I was focusing on my book goals, as well as trying to determine what my blog was to me. I’ve always considered this a place where I share things, but the pandemic totally made it hard to share those things; I felt that…

Instagram – Come Join the Party!

Instagram – Come Join the Party! Have you ever gone to Bookstagram? That’s the nickname for the book people on Instagram. It’s a lot of fun and a great community. Whether you are looking for your next great read, or want to commiserate about that latest book you read, Bookstagram is a great place to be. Please check it out, and be sure to follow me on Instagram and I’ll follow you back! And, if…

Book Tour :: Wench by Maxine Kaplan

::Book Tour:: Wench by Maxine Kaplan Book Info: Wench by Maxine Kaplan Genre: Young Adult Fantasy Publishing Date: January 19, 2021 Synopsis: Content warning: Some magic in the book involves self-harm. A funny, fiercely feminist YA epic fantasy—following the adventures of a tavern wench Tanya has worked at her tavern since she was able to see over the bar. She broke up her first fight at 11. By…

Goodreads, or it didn’t happen!

Goodreads, or it didn’t happen! 19 Books read for the year! More than that, they are in Goodreads and up to date on my handy-dandy Google docs chart. Which, to be honest, is kind of amazing. This is one area I’ve suffered in the last few years, and I’ve made some concrete changes to adapt and excel at making sure I read these books AND also get out there and make sure people know I read them. I…

From Book Journey: So what is First Book? First Book is the first book you plan on reading in the New Year. It can be a long-coveted read you have not had time for, a guilty pleasure read like a re-read of a favorite… really it can be anything – it is, after all, YOUR First Book. Fable by Adrienne Young was a gift, and I’m so excited to open it up for First Book 2021. For seventeen-year-old…

State of the Shelf 2020: Hits, Misses, & Everything in Between

http://www.alwaysreiding.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/ALWAYSREIDING.COM_.mp4 State of the Shelf 2020: Hits, Misses, & Everything in Between 2020 did a number on a lot of people. But, honestly, despite its ups and downs, I ended up a lot better off than when I started the year. And I’m NOT just talking about my awesome reading this year. I set off setting my Goodreads goal for 2020 at 250, and I…

Christmas Trees on Parade 2020

Hello! As you may or may not know, there are a few things I tend to do annually here on the blog. Christmas trees on Parade is one of them.

Our awesome hostess, from Christmas Tree Lane, does a great job of wrangling us up. This year is no exception. I decided to do things a bit differently, as 2020 has been a very ‘different’ type of year.

We’re not doing a typical Christmas tree–so I decided to…

Review: In the Neighborhood of True by Susan Kaplan Carlton

  ABOUT THE BOOK: After her father’s death, Ruth Robb and her family transplant themselves in the summer of 1958 from New York City to Atlanta—the land of debutantes, sweet tea, and the Ku Klux Klan. In her new hometown, Ruth quickly figures out she can be Jewish or she can be popular, but she can’t be both. Eager to fit in with the blond girls in the “pastel posse,” Ruth decides to hide her…

The Ripped Bodice Delivers Love (in More Ways than One)!

We always hear how important it is to take care of ourselves, but it has really come into play as we determine our new normals in light of Covid-19. Puzzles, games, books–the arts have done their part to keep us entertained. The Ripped Bodice is going above and beyond in their quest to be the awesome, independently-owned bookstore you…

New Read:: Witchy by Ariel Slamet Ries

2015 Ignatz for Outstanding Online Comic Nominee 2016 DINKy for Outstanding Web Comic Nominee Danish “Pingprisen” for Best Online Series in 2017 and 2018 Nominee

In the witch kingdom Hyalin, the strength of your magic is determined by the length of your hair. Those that are strong enough are conscripted by the Witch Guard, who enforce the law in peacetime and protect the land during war. However,…