Kandace With A K

The goal for the first quarter of the year was to read 10 books. Thanks to Kendall the Kindle, a Kindle Paperwhite, I feel like I am breezing through books at a much faster rate than I was reading physically or on my iPad. In the first few months of the year, I was able to read 24 books. While most were good, some were better than others. Here are my top 5 of 2026 so far.  Let’s review some…

As a society, we often give greater attention and focus to calling out daughters without fathers. But what about the daughters who do not have mothers? Tayari Jones explores how womanhood takes different shapes when the presence of a mother is absent in her latest novel, Kin. Following the paths of Vernice and Annie Kay, Tayari showcases the different outcomes of yearning for a mother you never…

While most would despise the numerous price increases over the year, Chanel continues to be a coveted handbag brand. If you are considering splurging on a functional and fashionable handbag consider adding the Chanel Wallet on Chain to your collection.  History of the WOC The Wallet on Chain was first introduced in 1997 to add functionality to Chanel’s classic design. It has since become a…

I recently bought another Louis Vuitton Speedy bag, which now has sparked my interest in going full in on creating the best Speedy collection in this world (not literally, but literally)! When I think of a great bag collection, I think of variety. Timeless pieces mixed with unique and limited edition bags as well. The most important thing for me is being able to buy the bags that younger Kandace…

I was able to read 44 books in 2025. It was very hard to craft this list because I read so many good ones, but here are my top 10 books of 2025. 10. Can’t Get Enough by Kennedy Ryan  This was the third installment of the Skyland series. While it is not my favorite of the trio, I do think Kennedy Ryan has such a distinct writing style that is comforting. While this was not my favorite of the…

Every Monday in 2025, the moment that I woke up, I would open up the Fidelity website, log into my account, and select an ETF to invest one hundred dollars into. Weekly this became my routine. Initially, I just did it because a friend told me that she saw growth in her account by doing so. It later became a testament to discipline and consistency. Why Would You Invest Weekly? As someone that…

While I do love a physical book, I am truly a digital books/e-reader type of girl. For years now I have been reading books on my iPad. I finally switched over to Kindle and I hate that it took that long.  For many years, I had fought on getting a Kindle for many years. I have always had an iPad which doubled as my e-reader. I just knew I didn’t want to add another device to all the many devices…

Imagine your worst heartbreak. How long did it take you to get over the relationship that you thought would last forever? If you could have taken a single pill to get over that heartbreak, would you do it?  I recently finished Kristina Forest’s book “Heartsick”. After breaking up with her highschool boyfriend, Margot focuses all her attention on finishing her senior year, going off to college,…

As the holiday season approaches, you can make any book worm happy with these gifts. Below you’ll find some of my favorite book accessories, that I already have or want, that make reading the most cozy. Items below are linked where I would get a small commission from your purchase. I appreciate the support. Kindle Paperwhite I have been debating on personally getting a Kindle Paperwhite. Right…

We are halfway through the year, and while I’ve read some really good books, here are some of my favorites so far… The Kiss Countdown by Etta Easton This book was very cute! I absolutely enjoyed the banter between the characters. These two end up in a fake relationship because astronaut Vincent wants to convince his family that he is not lonely. As always a fake relationship ends up in real…

Are you unsure of what to wear to Beyoncé’s Cowboy Carter Tour? In this blog post, I will share what I wore to the three shows that I have already attended. Hopefully this can inspire you to decide on how you will slay when you go see the queen. Outfit 1: Western Realness The ‘Western Realness’ look is inspired by elevating the simplistic look of white shirt and denim. I happened to find a…

This book shook me! It is never best to go into books with preconceived outcomes because what I hoped for certain storylines did not play out how I anticipated and it completely wrecked me! A thug even shed some tears on this one, which has never happened before! It’s not because this story is extremely sad, because it is heartbreaking, but I guess I was more so empathetic to the fact that…

As someone that loves to read, I really wanted to find a way to monetize this hobby. I have been freelancing as a beta reader part-time for some time now and I absolutely love it. There is something so rewarding of working with an author to offer my insight into making their work even better. In this blog post, I will share my experience and how you can become one too! What is a Beta Reader? A…