Includes heartfelt stories, emotional connections, and perhaps a bit of drama or happily-ever-afters. Every so often, a book that sparks my curiosity or mood is added—whether it's fantasy, mystery, historical fiction, or even thrillers.
Sections
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Book Club & Co. - Romance Book Club
Book Club & Co. - Cookbook Club
Books No Longer on My TBR (because I read them)
Cavalier House Books, Lafayette - Book Du Mois
Book Club & Co. - Romance Book Club
These books were chosen by our local Romance Book Store! I have read them, and likely loved them, but I'll include all books that have been read in 2026.
By: Iman Hariri-Kia +Pick for Jan 2026 +4.75 Stars
Female Fantasy
By: Fallon Ballard +Pick for Feb 2026 +x Stars
Something Wicked
By: Mazey Eddings +Pick for Mar 2026 +x Stars
Well, Actually
By: Sloan St. James +Pick for Apr 2026 +x Stars
Fight: A Firefighter Romance
By: Loretta Chase +Pick for May 2026 +x Stars
Mr. Impossible
Book Club & Co. - Cookbook Club
These books were chosen by our local Romance Book Store/Bakery! I have read them, and likely loved them, but I'll include all books that have been read in 2026.
By: Carissa Stanton Recipe Chosen: Jan 2026
Seriously, So Good: Simple Recipes for a Balanced Life (A Cookbook)
By: Lucinda Scala Quinn Recipe Chosen: Feb 2026
Mother Sauce: Italian American Family Recipes and the Story of the Women Who Created Them
By: Amelia Wasiliev Recipe Chosen: Mar 2026
Last Minute Brunch Party: Over 100 Inspiring Dishes to Feed Family and Friends at a Moment's Notice
By: Alison Roman Recipe Chosen: Apr 2026
Nothing Fancy: Unfussy Food for Having People Over
Books No Longer on My TBR (because I read them)
These are books I loved and just happened to read this year! Likely, they were definitely on my TBR, but alas no longer! Go Me! LOL :-)
+NetGalley ARC +Pub date: 06 Jan 2026 +4.25 Stars
Was That Racist?: How to Detect, Interrupt, and Unlearn Bias in Everyday Life
+NetGalley ARC +Pub date: 20 Jan 2026 +4.5 Stars
My Husband's Wife
+NetGalley ARC +Pub date: 23 Jan 2024 +4 Stars
Diva
+NetGalley ARC +Pub date: 3 Feb 2026 +4 Stars
Superfan
+NetGalley ARC +Pub date: 7 Jan 2025 +3 Stars
Bye, Baby
+Spotify Audiobook +Pub date: 20 Jan 2026 +5 Stars
Catch Her If You Can
Cavalier House Books, Lafayette - Book Du Mois
These books were chosen by one of our independent book stores! I have read some, but I'll include all books that have been chosen for 2026.
By: Charlotte McConaghy +Pick for Jan 2026 +x Stars
