Hello, Tartlets and Darksiders! We are BACK! I know, I know. It’s been a crazy long time since you’ve heard from us. Lots of Life Stuff happened, and we had to take an unscheduled break from the podcast. But, like I said: Kait and I are back, and we’re excited to finish up 2026 with a few more book club episodes, including a December episode where we’ll read… Christmas horror. Yeah. I’m stoked. For this October 2026 episode, we...
Everyone is Lying to You made me really glad that I never “made it big” as a blogger or influencer. This book by Jo Piazza is the kind of story that makes you take a deep breath, look around at your most-likely-average-but-lovely-life, and think: “Jeez. This ain’t so bad after all.” It’s also a book that I could not put down. What’s Everyone is Lying to You about? Everyone is Lying to You is a #tradwife murder...
It’s been awhile since I read a rom-com that I actually enjoyed. I’m happy to say that Looks Perfect by Jessica Siskin has broken my string of disappointing romance reads. I really enjoyed this sweet, heartfelt, and satirical novel about a fashion influencer whose life goes a little off the rails while trying to make everything “look perfect.” What’s Looks Perfect about? Meet Stella Lerner, a fashion designer with grass roots...
I know I signed up for a romance when I requested an ARC of Chick Magnet. But, I was not prepared for this book cover when I opened my book mail. I guess I've gotten used to all the cutesy cartoon covers gracing every rom-com out there these days.
Bravo, author Emma Barry, for reminding us all why we're really pickin' up a romance.
I'm very grateful I don't take public transportation into the city anymore. Because reading this book on that...