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An avid audiobook reader featuring new and soon to be published books

The Me I Used to Be by Kristan Higgins: A Heartfelt Book Review About Friendship, Loss and Second Chances

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September 15, 2026

The Me I Used To Be by Kristan Higgins book review

The Me I Used to Be is a deeply moving story of friendship, loss, dementia and the bonds that endure through life’s changes. Acknowledgments: Thank you to the author for graciously providing me with an ARC of the audiobook. The thoughts and opinions expressed here...

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The 2026 Christmas Reading Challenge: A Festive Way To Read More This Season #2026ChristmasReadingChallenge

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September 14, 2026

Back in 2022, I started my very first 20 Books of Christmas Challenge as a fun way to combine two of my favourite things: reading...

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The Weekend Post #224: Weekly Highlights & More!

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September 12, 2026

Welcome to The Weekend Post #224! The Sunday Post is a weekly meme hosted at Caffeinated Reviewer. It’s a chance to share news~ A post to...

It’s time for Who Wears it Better in August 2026? In this feature, I look at different book covers used for the same book. In some cases, the cover is chosen by geography (e.g. North America or UK). Other times, it’s based on the edition of the book (hardcover, paperback, kindle etc). Where it becomes confusing is when the book is given a completely different title! Just for fun, and because I love talking books, let’s see what different books covers I’ve noticed recently. I’ll tell you what my choice is, so vote and let me know what your choice is! But first, let’s review the results of last m

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September 2026 Book Cover Showdown: Which Cover Is Your Favourite?

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September 11, 2026

It’s time for the September 2026 Book Cover Showdown.In this feature, I look at different book covers used for the same book. In some cases, the...

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You’ll Love It Here by Natalie Sue Book Review: A Heartfelt Story About Finding Home and Community

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September 10, 2026

You’ll Love It Here is a charming, heartfelt story about grief, burnout, second chances, and the unexpected communities that can become home. Summary: 🇨🇦 After...