Author: Stephanie Burns

Stephanie is a writer obsessed with her dog, pop culture, cupcakes and the smell of old books. She likes talking about these things with anyone who will listen.

The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert: The Perfect Recipe for Feeding the Soul

April 21, 2021

If this past year has taught us anything, its that we should relish every single moment that brings us joy. From start to finish, Amy E. Reichert’s latest novel, The Kindred Spirits Supper Club, had me brimming with joy and then some. The Kindred Spirits Supper Club introduces us to Sabrina Monroe, who has no … More The Kindred Spirits Supper Club by Amy E. Reichert: The Perfect Recipe for Feeding the Soul

Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey: Your Go-to Summer Read

April 19, 2021

There’s nothing like the feeling of picking up a brand new book by one of my favorite authors. Before I even crack open the spine, I know that I’m going to fall in love with a whole cast of characters and embark on an emotional journey I won’t soon forget. When I got my hands … More Under the Southern Sky by Kristy Woodson Harvey: Your Go-to Summer Read

Let’s Squeeze Some Toothpaste in Honor of Beverly Cleary

April 12, 2021

When asked who my favorite authors are, I usually rattle off a list of contemporary writers whose new releases I anxiously await and classic novelists whose books fill my shelves. All of those answers are true, but at the same time, I neglect to mention a very big piece of the puzzle: the authors who … More Let’s Squeeze Some Toothpaste in Honor of Beverly Cleary

Fall Into Claire Cook’s The Wildwater Walking Club: Step by Step

September 16, 2020

Fall is in the air! The change in the seasons and the crisp weather make it the ideal time to get outside for a nice brisk walk–or the ideal time to cozy up with a blanket and a book and let the characters do the walking for you. No matter which camp you fall into, … More Fall Into Claire Cook’s The Wildwater Walking Club: Step by Step

The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Takes Its Place on the Throne

September 4, 2020

I’ve lost count of the number of times I’ve recommended The Royal We to my fellow bibliophiles. It is without question one of my all-time favorite books, and for the past five years I have ached for a follow up about Prince Nicholas of Wales and his American bride, Rebecca “Bex” Porter. In a year … More The Heir Affair by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan Takes Its Place on the Throne

The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan: A Psychologically Thrilling Ride

August 4, 2020

Does anyone have any tips for appearing refreshed after you’ve stayed up all night reading? If so, you’re going to need to pull out all the stops when you pick up Hank Phillippi Ryan’s thrilling new book, The First To Lie. The First to Lie is a suspenseful, twisting tale of revenge, intrigue, and identity. … More The First to Lie by Hank Phillippi Ryan: A Psychologically Thrilling Ride

Allison Winn Scotch’s “Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing” Inspires and Empowers

August 1, 2020

Being a woman is hard. Being a woman in politics is even harder. Allison Winn Scotch’s pitch-perfect new novel, Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing, beautifully dives into this harsh truth, and, honestly, it could not come at a more fitting time. Cleo McDougal has had her future mapped out forever. Congresswoman at twenty-five. Senator at thirty-one. … More Allison Winn Scotch’s “Cleo McDougal Regrets Nothing” Inspires and Empowers

Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev: A Delightfully Delicious Dish

May 25, 2020

There are two things I absolutely cannot resist: a smart Jane Austen retelling and a Food Network cooking competition. Never did I think these two worlds would collide, but thanks to Sonali Dev’s latest novel, they have. I fell in love with Dev’s writing last year through Pride, Prejudice, and Other Flavors, and she’s just … More Recipe for Persuasion by Sonali Dev: A Delightfully Delicious Dish