Reading might be your first choice of entertainment but there are times when none of the books are your TBR pile excite you. You start to realize that, more often than not, you abandon the book before you get to the happily-ever-after. Or every book feels like the same story. Perhaps you’ve gone to the bookstore and walk out empty-handed because none of the books made you think I have to read this. We’ve all been there. At first you might believe that you’ve outgrown your favorite author or ... Read More about Climb Out of Your Reading Rut
Climb Out of Your Reading Rut
Why The Mummy is a Must-Watch Romance
The Mummy is a classic Hollywood romance. I'm serious! This movie may have the CGI graphics of the late-90's and more than a few plot holes, but it is the Standard of librarian-swashbuckling romances. How can anyone resist the charms of Evelyn Carnahan and Rick O'Connell? ... Read More about Why The Mummy is a Must-Watch Romance
Why You Should Read Romance While Chasing Your Dreams
There are days when you suffer a setback and your support system fails you. You’re ready to hit pause and recharge. Just when you want to curl up in your bed to watch reruns and call it self-care, consider a different form of entertainment: romance novels. ... Read More about Why You Should Read Romance While Chasing Your Dreams
Amnesia Love Stories: The Angst and the Attraction
Amnesia. It's a devastating medical condition but the loss of memory is a beloved trope in romance novels. I’m sure many authors use poetic license with the symptoms and details, but this is not the time for realism. Readers want the angst, the challenges, and the ever-present intrigue that that can be found with an amnesia storyline. ... Read More about Amnesia Love Stories: The Angst and the Attraction
The Risk of Reading a Series
Whenever I’m told that I need to read a bestselling book right this very minute I will ask if it’s part of a series. It usually is. This is when I have to explain that I don’t read a series until it’s completed. My explanation can turn into a rant and I start sounding like Miss Ouiser Boudreaux from Steel Magnolias. Around this point in the conversation, it's suggested that I’m crazy. We can’t rule that out. ... Read More about The Risk of Reading a Series