Wednesday, July 2, 2025

Can't Wait for The Marriage Method

Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted by Wishful Endings to spotlight and talk about the books we're excited about that we have yet to read. Generally they're books that have yet to be released as well. It's based on Waiting on Wednesday, hosted by the fabulous Jill at Breaking the Spine. Find out more here.

The Marriage Method (The Crinoline Academy, # 2)

By: Mimi Matthews

Expected Publication: November 25, 2025 by Berkley

416 pages

Genre: Adult, Historical Fiction

( Goodreads | Amazon )

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Goodreads description--The Academy always comes first . . . which makes marriage to its most formidable adversary an exceedingly inconvenient arrangement.

Well removed from London’s more curious eyes, the Benevolent Academy for the Betterment of Young Ladies strives toward one clandestine to distract, disrupt, and discredit men in power who would seek to harm the advancement of women—by appropriate means, of course.

When intrepid newspaper editor Miles Quincy starts to question the school’s intentions, the Academy appoints Penelope “Nell” Trewlove, one of their brightest graduates, to put this nuisance to rest. An easy enough mission, she supposes. Or it would be, if Miles wasn’t so fascinating—too fascinating to resist—and if Nell’s visit to London didn’t perfectly coincide with the murder of one of Miles’s reporters.

When the inexorable claws of fate trap Nell and Miles in a compromising situation, they agree to an arrangement that will save their reputations while enabling them to investigate the story that led to a man’s death, as well as the surprising chemistry between them . . .

What are you guys waiting on this week? Let me know!

Tuesday, July 1, 2025

Top Ten Bookish Accessories from Amazon

Top Ten Tuesday was created by The Broke and the Bookish in June of 2010 and was moved to That Artsy Reader Girl in January of 2018. It was born of a love of lists, a love of books, and a desire to bring bookish friends together. This week's topic is Freebie.

So I picked bookish accessories from Amazon.

  1. Kindle Paperwhite - Of course, the first item on my list would be a Kindle. I love the Paperwhite for actually reading. I love the auto adjustment to light levels most of all. I think this Metallic Jade color is so pretty.
  2. Kindle Colorsoft - I don't own a Colorsoft, personally, but I'm so interested in them. When I need to replace or upgrade, I'll probably get one of these.
  3. Rechargable Book Clip-On Light - I prefer to read on my phone or Kindle Paperwhite at night, but occasionally, I still need to read a hardcopy book at night. Having a clip-on book light for reading a physical copy at night is a must.
  4. Hand Strap for Kindle and Tablets - These straps make holding onto my Kindle while reading so much easier--especially at night when I'm lying down. I love that they come in nearly every color imaginable.
  5. Tablet Holder for Kindle Reading in Bed with Page Turner Remote - I don't own one of these yet, but I'm seriously considering getting one. Being able to move it as needed is a big pro.
  6. Remote Control Page Turner for Kindle - Such a brillant idea for those of us who like to keep our arms under the covers while reading, but also we have to turn the page! These last three products are the definition of first world issues, but I'm here for them.
  7. Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds - I'm a Samsung girlie, and these earbuds are a must for listening to audiobooks. Of course, you don't have to get this kind, but wireless earbuds are a top pick for sure.
  8. Sticky Index Tabs Page Markers - I don't do a ton of tabbing because I don't read a ton of physical books. I read more on my Kindle, but I love having the option of marking my favorite pages and color coding everything.
  9. See Through Sticky Notes
  10. Bookmarks - I love the colors of this set. And the little charms are so cute. They come where you can put them together yourself, so you get to choose which charm goes with which bookmark. I'm including a couple of options for bookmarks: Space/Starry Night, Stained Glass

    And if you want a different style of bookmark, I like these: Handmade Christian Leather Bookmarks, Magnetic Bookmarks, or Gold Hollow Bookmarks

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What are your favorite bookish accessories? Let me know!