A Well-Read Tart

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YESTERYEAR Book Club (Dark Side of the Word Podcast)

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 Book Review

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...

LOOKS PERFECT Book Review

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...

CHICK MAGNET Book Review

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...