It’s time for my annual historical fiction TBR book list. I have a variety of time periods included in this list, and many of them are brand-new releases from this year. Come find out the 12 historical fiction books I’m excited to read.

Plus, I'll give you a quick life update and let you know about 19 new books coming out this month!

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

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If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.

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If you’re looking for some isolated island thrillers, murder in the woods, theme park horrors, and summer vacations gone deadly wrong, then I’ve got you covered with these 12 mystery, thriller, and horror books that are perfect for Summerween. Come find out which books I’m excited to check out this summer.

Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month!

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

You can find the companion blog here.

If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.

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The weather has warmed up, and I’m ready for some swoony, sizzling romances but without the spice. So I thought I would try six brand-new closed-door romcoms to see what I want to read. Come find out which book I chose to read in real time.

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Books I Try in This Episode:

• Just Friends by Haley Pham
• More Than Friends Denise Hunter
• A Brewed Awakening by Pepper Basham
• The Shippers by Katherine Center
• Dolly All the Time by Annabel Monaghan
• Brighter than Before by Courtney Walsh

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It’s time to jump back into this super popular teen angsty paranormal romance fantasy with Bella, Edward, and Jacob. I’ve had a lot of time to recharge, so I’m ready to read book three and give you my thoughts and reactions in real time.

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If you haven't listened to my thoughts on books one and two, you can check out episodes 79 and 102.

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It’s time to beat the heat with 12 books that are perfect for summertime reading. I have a variety of genres to fit my mood reading. Come find out which beach reads I’m excited to check out this summer.

Plus, I'll let you know about 12 new books coming out this month!

*Please note that this is NOT a recommendation list. I have not read any of these books yet, but they all sound interesting to me, so I'm excited to read them at some point.

You can find the companion blog here.

If you want to join my year-long Closed-Door Romance Reading Challenge, check out this post or listen to episode 129 for more information.

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I’ve decided to read my first Fredrik Backman book. I’ve heard so many good things about his novels, so now I’m interested to see if I’ll like this contemporary fiction book and its movie adaptation. Come find out my thoughts about this story in real time.

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**If you like contemporary fiction stories with elderly characters, you may enjoy listening to episode 143.

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I’m ready to dive into a genre that I don’t normally read - contemporary fiction. There are three very popular novels that everyone is talking about right now, so I wanted to see if the hype is worth it. Come find out which books I’m excited to read and react to in real time.

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Books I React to in this Episode:

• Theo of Golden by Allen Levi
• The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife by Anna Johnston
• The Correspondent by Virginia Evans

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At the beginning of the year, I was craving some historical fiction stories, especially once spring rolled around. Come find out all of the historical and Regency romance books I read in the first quarter of 2026…and which six books have my whole heart, and I gave five stars.

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Books I Review in This Episode:

• A Lady's Guide to Scandal by Sophie Irwin
• Bridge to Haven by Francine Rivers
• To Con A Gentleman by Sarah Adams
• The Rules of Courtship by Kasey Stockton
• Hidden Places by Lynn Austin
• The Irish Boarding House by Sandy Taylor
• The Stolen Life of Colette Marceau by Kristin Harmel
• To Love a Lady by Gabrielle Meyer
• The Unselected Journals of Emma M. Lion: Vols. 1 & 2 by Beth Brower
• Anne of Green Gables by L.M. Montgomery
• Heidi by Johanna Spyri

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