I really loved being a kid during the 80s and 90s. What other generation can say they had Zack Morris, Debbie Gibson, New Kids on the Block, She-Ra, and Garbage Pail Kids? If you’ve read any of my Lessons from a Sweet Valley Reread blogs, you’ll know that I am all about nostalgia. There’s something … More Revisiting The Baby-sitters Club: Say Hello to Kristy’s Great Idea
I’ve always believed in magic. My dog gives me a look, and through no control of my own, I find myself handing over a cookie. A rainstorm clears, and suddenly, there’s a giant double rainbow. I pick up a book, and through words on paper, I’m instantly transported to another time and place, immersed in … More The Rules of Magic by Alice Hoffman: Spellbinding in Every Way
There’s a reason why World War II-era historical fiction is so popular, and why it’s my very favorite. Timeless tales of heroism, tragedy, heartbreak, and love are stories that always leave a mark on me, and Judithe Little’s debut novel, Wickwythe Hall, undoubtedly has. Wickwythe Hall introduces us to three unforgettable characters, brought together by … More Wickwythe Hall by Judithe Little: Love, Loss, and the Anguish of War
Just when you think Jamie Fraser can’t get any hotter, he has to go be all rough and stoic in prison. Mac Dubh has arrived, y’all, and so has our latest round of Outlander Superlatives! So many amazing and awful things happen in “All Debts Paid.” Someone dies! Someone lives! Lord John Grey is in … More Outlander Superlatives: Episode 303 – All Debts Paid
If summer is the time to lounge on the beach with a book that makes you laugh, I think of fall as the ideal season to curl up with a blanket, a toasty mug of something delicious, and a book that might just send a chill up your spine. That’s why I love reading Daphne … More The Ideal Season for “The Blackbird Season” by Kate Moretti
I’ve been suffering from Royal Fever all my life. It’s a chronic condition that’s always lurking under the surface, and, as with any prolonged ailment, it has its flare ups based on certain triggers. Engagements. Weddings. Babies. Wimbledon. Needless to say, I’m having a major spell right now that I can’t seem to shake. Kate … More Literary Hunk of September: Prince Freddie of Wales
Break open those Lip Smackers and get your Lisa Frank organizers ready, friends. It’s a new school year, and we’re hopping in the red Fiat Spider and cruising straight back to 1988. That’s right, Gladiators. It’s time for another edition of Lessons from a Sweet Valley Reread! This time around, I decided to revisit Sweet … More Lessons from a Sweet Valley Reread: Slam Book Fever (SVH #48)
Book Perfume is three years old today! I don’t know about you, but I think this calls for a cupcake. When I started this blog, I knew that I wanted to call it Book Perfume. I knew that I wanted to talk about the books and authors and characters that I love. I knew that … More OMG – Book Perfume is THREE!
There are very few things I know for sure, but this I can say with complete certainty: Life can be hard, but dogs have a way of making things better. There’s something almost magical about the healing powers of a cold nose, silky ears, and a good old-fashioned cuddle, and that’s all beautifully rendered in … More The Dog Year by Ann Garvin: For Dog People and Human People Alike
Can you believe it, Outlander fans? We’ve (almost) survived another droughtlander! The season three premiere is just a month away! Earlier this year, I blogged about my experiences of cooking my way through the Outlander Kitchen cookbook. Thanks to chef Theresa Carle-Sanders, I’ve added so many Outlander-inspired dishes to my regular cooking lineup. Roger and … More Cooking My Way Through the Outlander Kitchen: Part 2
Book Perfume 