December 2022

Top Books of 2022: A Yearly Roundup

2022 is nearly over, which means it’s time for my favourite thing. Which is to say: book stats and charts and lists. 😌 I am a simple creature with simple loves, what can I say. I always love looking back on my reads of the year and seeing how my habits have changed and what…Read More…

Top 10 Best Books of December 2022

December tends to be a slower publishing month, so I was a bit worried I’d not have three favorites to share this month. Thanks to a couple books I missed earlier this year, plus an absolutely sensational December book, I’ve got three great book recommendations. In case you missed it, I posted both my Best…
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“Top Books of 2022: A Guide to the Year’s Most Popular Titles”

Finally! Not a completely normal year, but getting closer. 2022 was my first full year of retirement and I have to say, it feels good! I absolutely love the joy and freedom it brings. I got to travel quite a bit which felt wonderful (And, I only came home with COVID one of those times!)…
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2023 Winter Season Overview

I’ll be honest, I’m constantly debating with myself whether or not to keep this blog going. I love books and reading as much as ever, but the blog is a lot of work. Instagram is so much easier and Sarah’s Bookshelves Live podcast so much more fun. But, I just cant seem to say goodbye…
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17 Creative Bookmark Ideas for Book Lovers: A Comprehensive Guide

I’ve got 99 problems and finding a bookmark for my current read is most definitely not one of them. I’ve accumulated QUITE a collection of unique and cool bookmarks over the years and I thought it would be fun to share some of the best bookmarks for books if you are looking to upgrade your…
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Chaz Hayden’s “The First Thing About You”: A Slice-of-Life Contemporary Novel About a Teenager Living With Muscular Dystrophy

As soon as I heard about this book, I was so keen to read it. It’s a checklist of things I love in contemporary books, including witty writing and stellar banter, complex and layered characters who have hearts of gold as well as their own demons to fight, and incredible disability rep by a disabled…Read More…

Top 10 Debut Albums of 2022: My Favorite Releases

You all know I love reading debuts and in 2022 I’ve read more than ever. The year has been my biggest reading year ever, with 147 books finished as I write this. (Thank you retirement!) Of those, 59 have been debuts; that’s 40% of my reading. That percentage is up a little from last couple…
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Top 2022 Books to Look Out For

Every year certain books get a lot of hype and that can be for various reasons. Most often it’s from the publishing industry, but sometimes it grows more organically from readers themselves. They hype can feel well deserved or it can feel like a whole lot of nothing. Undoubtedly, the opinions on hyped books vary…
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