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Abby Jimenez Books In Order
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Abby Jimenez Books In Order

Abby Jimenez writes fantastic contemporary romance novels, publishing her first in 2019 and bringing out a new book each year. I’ve only read a few so far but love what I’ve read and plan to finish reading through her backlist this summer.

Here are each of her books in order, starting with the most recent.

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Kathleen Glasgow Books in Order
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Kathleen Glasgow Books in Order

Known for writing books that pack an emotional punch, Kathleen Glasgow has written five books. Four of these focus on mental health, while The Agathas is her murder mystery debut - co-authored with Liz Lawson.

Here are all of her books in chronological order, with a note from me about each one.

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Books to Read Like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree
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Books to Read Like Legends and Lattes by Travis Baldree

Legends & Lattes was the book that I never knew I needed, and my introduction to the world of cosy fantasy books.

The novel features Viv, an orc who decides to retire from mercenary work and open a coffee shop. It’s very wholesome and features some minor peril, romance, and lots of delicious baked goods.

Here are some of the other fantastic cosy fantasies that I enjoyed and recommend, plus a few from my TBR. You’re welcome!

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Emily Henry Books in Order (2024)
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Emily Henry Books in Order (2024)

Emily Henry is a fantastic and much loved writer who has published a number of romantic comedy books for adults. One of the many great things about her books is that they all stand alone, meaning that you can dip into them wherever you like and not commit to a lengthy series. Having said that, once you’ve read one, I guarantee that you’ll want to read them all!

In this post I’ll go through each of her books in publication order, explaining which I think you should read first.

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Willoughby Book Club Subscription Review
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Willoughby Book Club Subscription Review

Book delivery boxes are all the rage nowadays - available in any way imaginable, for big budgets and small, it can be difficult to decide which ones to spend your money on.

Today I want to introduce the wonderful Willoughby Book Club, a book subscription service owned by Marianne Chala that specialises in individually curated book deliveries. The process is simple. When choosing a subscription for yourself or a loved one, take a browse through their menu of personal book subscriptions. Here you can choose from a wide variety of genres, from the broader ‘fiction’ subscription to more specialised crime, non-fiction, young adult, food and drink, wellbeing, natural history, or home and garden subscription. They even have categories for different demographics of readers: whether you’re shopping for a baby, toddler, child, couple or mum and baby, there really is something for everyone. They even have a bespoke subscription available if your reading tastes don’t fit into any these categories.

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Interview with Oh Reader Editor-in-Chief Gemma Peckham
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Interview with Oh Reader Editor-in-Chief Gemma Peckham

I’ve been looking for a magazine about books for a long time, and was thrilled to discover Oh Reader at the end of last year. As a book lover I enjoy having a physical object to read in my hands, so this publication feels like a real treat.

Earlier this month I was delighted to have the chance to speak to Oh Reader Editor-in-Chief, Gemma Peckham, all about her fab publication. It’s a bit of a long read, so grab a cup of tea and settle down to hear all about your new favourite magazine.

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